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Leadership Through History: From Autocracy to Collaboration
I am a student of history. I love learning about the events and people that came before us, and often think about how the past has influenced the present. Who we are now can be attributed mainly to who we’ve been, how we were raised, who our parents were, and how...
How Setbacks Can Actually Propel You Forward
You would be hard-pressed to find someone in life who has only had an upward trajectory. Most of us have had times when we’ve been up, times when we’ve been down, and times when we weren’t quite sure if we were up or down, we just knew we were uncomfortable. But...
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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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A Conversation with Fear
Fear and I have been constant companions for quite some time. Initially, our relationship was far from friendly. He would show up unannounced, interrupt conversations, and offer unsolicited perspectives on my life. Just the other day, Fear made an unexpected visit in...
Overcome Fear to Make a Positive Impact
Fear. I know it isn’t something most people like to talk about, but let me tell y’all, if we talked about it more, we’d be a lot better off. Why do I say that? Well, to begin with, no one is exempt from fear. Everyone can relate, and if they say they can’t, they’re...
Planning vs Procrastination: How to Move Beyond the Fear That Binds You
Introduction There it is, the finish line. You can see it right from where you’re standing. It looks good. In fact, it looks like relief! You envision yourself crossing it, with all the preparation, hard work, and maximum effort behind you. Isn’t that a sweet feeling?...
Overcoming Your Fear Through Focused Action
“The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” – Bruce Lee If you know me, you know I am big on action. Just ask my wife, Loveanne. First thing in the morning, my feet hit the floor, and ACTION! I’m awake, alive, and ready to take on the day. Even...