
Functioning by Faith Despite Fear
Fear. It can be such an unwelcome companion. While often not life or death, the stakes can resemble wild success or utter failure in the business world, and that fact alone can be paralyzing. Making difficult decisions, taking risks, predicting the market, starting a...

Was I Meant to Be a Leader?
What is the Meaning of Life? People have pondered “the meaning of life” since life itself began. Even after all of these years, “why?” is still many people’s favorite question. “Why is this happening to me?” “Why am I stuck in this place?” “Why does this lead to...
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Was I Meant to Be a Leader?
What is the Meaning of Life? People have pondered “the meaning of life”...
The Everyday People Behind Real Leadership
“Real leadership emerges over time as an expression of who you are and...
How to Navigate the Storms of Life
Storms blow in often, especially here in the south. Thunderstorms, flash...
6 Scientifically Proven Reasons To Practice Gratitude (Updated)
Originally Published Dec. 20, 2020. The world continues turning even...
5 Bold Leadership Qualities of Dwight D. Eisenhower (Updated)
Originally Published Aug 2016 History tells our past and guides our...
Keynote Speakers Help Nourish a Growing Team
Motivation looks, talks, and walks like a hundred million different...
6 Self Development Books for a Positive Mindset (Updated)
Originally Published: June 27, 2016 Life is noisy. Blaring news stations,...
3 Ways to Lead in Spite of Self-Doubt
First things first, I need you to understand that every great leader...
Leadership during Chaos requires Reality and Hope
Infusing Hope without Perpetrating False Realities is what leadership...
4 Tips for Self Improvement
I believe the most important thing people can do is get up every day,...
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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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6 Quotes to Motivate Your Team (Part 2)
Many of you have thanked me for the 6 Quotes To Motivate Your Team blog. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it! If you liked that one, you are in for a treat. These are three more quotes that I have seen working in the hearts and minds of leaders, teams, and change agents...

6 Quotes to Motivate Your Team (Part 1)
“TEAM LEADER.” Sometimes it's a title on a door, shirt, or on a plaque, but all too often, it's an entirely unspoken designation. More often than not, if everyone always talks about your unfettered optimism and your infectious enthusiasm and passion for success, you...

A Date With Gratitude
An Old Friend On my last trip to the UK, I planned to sit down with an old friend to have brunch in East Sussex. It had been a long while since we last connected, and I wanted to make sure I took some time just for him. We chose a wooded spot for a forest brunch so we...

The History of Motivational Speaking Shapes Our Future
The History of Public Speaking We've been captivated by words for as long as we've been using them. Throughout history, the power of words has been proven time and time again, whether talking about powerful speeches, letters, poetry, music, and good, or sometimes...