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Month: August 2017

What I’m Listening To: Allen Rucker

What I’m Listening To: Allen Rucker

“Option B means realizing that you’re reinventing yourself. There’s no rule book. There’s no guide. It’s about going back to life.” — Allen Rucker I’ve appreciated this story of Allen Rucker – someone whose life shockingly changed. After a time of mourning, he experienced post-traumatic growth and he began to reinvent himself. Although the “unwanted” became a part of his everyday life, he found resilience to shift and live it in a new way, including a new career. Hear Allen’s…

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Pic of the Week: Sam Adeyemi at #GLS17

Pic of the Week: Sam Adeyemi at #GLS17

Last week at the Global Leadership Summit, I heard author and speaker Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre/Leadership Academy in Nigeria speak about how leaders help others become their best selves, vs. just growing whatever org they serve. Hey, grow people too! Here’s a pic of one of his slides. When I saw the “r,” I had to snag it. Yes, reinventing probably is less about taking action simply because of the wrench that’s been thrown in our plans. It’s…

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What I’m Reading: Option B

What I’m Reading: Option B

Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. It explores the stories of a broad range of people who…

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Dad

Dad

My Dad passed away on June 19. He so graciously waited into minutes of the 19th, so we wouldn’t have to remember our Dad passing away on Father’s Day! At 11:45 pm on the 18th, the Ukrainian/spiritual mystic/hospice male nurse felt my Dad’s body and looked up and said, “He has decided not to leave today. It will be 12:30.” 45 minutes later he was gone. Thank you for taking care of details to the end, Dad. That was my…

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What I’m Reading: The Weathering Grace of God

What I’m Reading: The Weathering Grace of God

The Weathering Grace of God by Ken Gire Ken Gire is the author of Windows of the Soul, Intimate Moments with the Savior, and the Reflective Life series. He earned a B.A. from Texas Christian University, an a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Ken has a heart for helping individuals create space for reflection so as to develop their personal relationships with others and God. While his books speak to the deep seated need of individuals to slow down and…

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