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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...
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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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How Time, Tenacity, and Effort Equal Progress
Time takes time. It’s one of those annoying truisms that leaves you saying, “Well, duh.” In this case, the first mention of “time” in the saying really means progress. So, we can translate that sentence to read, progress takes time…well, duh. I joke, of course, but...
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?...