Reputation

I don’t always know what others think of me. Perception is stronger than reality at times. I had to make hard decisions weighing the outcome based on internal factors. When the decisions are viewed from the outside, they might look bad on my reputation. I can’t always control my reputation, but I can always control…

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Good Reputation

I learned at a young age the value of a good reputation. My parents had a good reputation in the community where we lived. They lived their lives willing to help others at a moment’s notice. They trained their family well. To this day, they still have a reputation of kindness in our community. A…

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Deep Commitment

I have had relationships over the years that have developed into deep friendships. I feel like the richest man on earth when it comes to family, friends and colleagues. I think one of the things that makes my life so rich and full is the depth of commitment that we have to one another. I…

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Leadership Transition

This is a presidential election year here in the United States. When our president is elected there is a peaceful transition of power that is shown around the world. In debate, it appears that the leaders hate each other, but they respect the office. There are leadership transitions that happen in various business. The board…

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Demand

This word carries with it some level of authority or expectation for sure. It can be considered a “claim or a right”. It can also be connected the boss or the person in charge of people who work for him or her.  It seems to me that demands also are demeaning to the person receiving…

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Clear Distinction

This word means that there is a difference. It carries with it the word comparison which isn’t always a good thing. There comparisons/distinctions that can be healthy. For example, there is a distinction between someone who exercises and eats healthy versus the person who eats fast food and never exercises. There is a definite distinction…

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