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Up From Nothing: The Untold Story Of How We (All) Succeed

Lead Change Blog

But to do so, we must turn away from distractions—such as political in-fighting or racial and class divisions—and focus on what we can control. America is still the Land of Opportunity, and from his stories of humble beginnings, hard work, and success, John Hope Bryant revives the idea of the American Dream.

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The Entrepreneur’s Faces: 10 Entrepreneurial Types and Their Journey

Leading Blog

I wanted to have fun instead of sit in class,” he said. He came from a working class family with no history of higher education. Despite humble beginnings, Allan set out on a conscious, focused, and ultimately inspirational journey to become a leader. Allan Young’s Awakening. Allan Young’s parents were Chinese immigrants.

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Sowing Wild Oats & Getting It Out of Your System - What's Really Happening

Building Personal Strength

His drive to achieve in class and in sports kept him on mostly on track during the wild ride of his teen journey. He was busy "sowing wild oats," experimenting with drugs until he dropped out of high school. Don't you need to sow some wild oats? Lucky for him! His brother's teen journey took a different path.

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Scott Doorley and Scott Witthoft: An interview by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

At Stanford, he teaches classes in communication design including storytelling & visual communication, improvisation, and digital media design. Scott Doorley is the Creative Director at the Stanford d.school. His design work centers on using media and environments to enhance interactions, gently guide behavior, and bolster learning.

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Is It Fun Being Led by You?

Lead Change Blog

He hunted wild animals in Africa and, as a naturalist, started the U.S. I knew his reputation for being a bit of a wild man. I was about to teach the customer segment of a Six Sigma class near Palmdale, CA, for Lockheed Martin. He was obviously someone important to this class. Forestry Service. Fun Leaders Are Light.

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Life, Love, & Leadership Lessons In Unlikely Places

Lead Change Blog

I didn’t expect that thought to bubble up in a spin class while pedaling furiously, breathing wildly, and trying frantically to ignore an uncomfortable bike saddle. When the super-buff fellow to my left in spin class challenged me to a race up the hill I shook my head no. In years past, I would have taken his challenge.

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How to Get Employees to Care About Your Company

Let's Grow Leaders

Scripting may keep you out of trouble, but I’ve never seen a script create a best-in-class brand. Once this deeper understanding is established, I’m always amazed at the insights and eloquence of the frontline. Allow Them to Be the Hero. They felt passionate about being ambassadors of the brand.

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