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5 Bold Leadership Qualities of Dwight D. Eisenhower (Updated)
Originally Published Aug 2016 History tells our past and guides our future, but only if we assess it with honesty. Several years ago, my wife, Loveanne, and I went on a trip to Europe. Those who don’t know me will soon find out that I am quite the history buff. Part...
From Fear to Empowerment: Inspiring Others Through Courage
When it comes to overcoming fear as a leader, self-doubt is usually at the center of the picture. After all, how could you possibly help anyone else if you feel like you can’t help yourself? In this blog, we are going to look at some fear management techniques and...
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Confronting Fear with Purpose
If you’re human, you’ve been afraid. Heck, you’ve probably even...
Turn Your Fear into Fuel—Why Sharing Your Story Matters
I’ve been talking about fear for more than twenty-five years—on stages,...
From Doubt to Drive: How Great Leaders Take Action in Uncertain Times
No matter how prepared you think you are, the unknown will always find a...
15 Years Later: Reflecting on Primerica’s IPO and Turning Fear Into Fuel
A Monumental Day to Celebrate Today marks the 15th anniversary of...
5 Bold Leadership Qualities of Dwight D. Eisenhower (Updated)
Originally Published Aug 2016 History tells our past and guides our...
From Fear to Empowerment: Inspiring Others Through Courage
When it comes to overcoming fear as a leader, self-doubt is usually at...
Leadership Through History: From Autocracy to Collaboration
I am a student of history. I love learning about the events and people...
How Setbacks Can Actually Propel You Forward
You would be hard-pressed to find someone in life who has only had an...
The Silent Impact of Fear in Leadership
If you’ve been a leader—in any capacity—whether it’s in a business or...
The Gumption Trap
If you have ever started a project with full confidence and inspiration,...
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“The scarcest resource in the world is not oil, it’s leadership.”
As Co-CEO of the largest independent financal services company in North America, John Addison’s skill as a leader was tested and honed daily. He retired in 2015 after taking the company and it’s people to massive heights. He’s just not done helping people get to the top. Today, he’s at the helm of Addison Leadership Group, INC working daily to mentor and educate new leaders.
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Confronting Fear with Purpose
If you’re human, you’ve been afraid. Heck, you’ve probably even experienced the fear of something irrational, like the boogeyman or a monster under the bed. Those things aren’t real, but we experience them as though they are. I’m willing to bet that if you’re reading...
Turn Your Fear into Fuel—Why Sharing Your Story Matters
I’ve been talking about fear for more than twenty-five years—on stages, in boardrooms, and across kitchen tables with people who were searching for a way forward. The phrase “turn your fear into fuel” has been in my vocabulary for decades. But for one reason or...
From Doubt to Drive: How Great Leaders Take Action in Uncertain Times
No matter how prepared you think you are, the unknown will always find a way to slip into the equation. It’s inevitable. The true mark of a leader isn’t the ability to avoid uncertainty and fear—it’s the ability to confront it, adapt to it, and use it as a springboard...
15 Years Later: Reflecting on Primerica’s IPO and Turning Fear Into Fuel
A Monumental Day to Celebrate Today marks the 15th anniversary of Primerica’s IPO—a day that will forever be etched in my memory. April 1, 2010, was not just a milestone for the company but a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the power of pushing through...