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How Doubt is a Tool for Success
I doubt you’ll read these first few lines and think that doubt is anything good or useful. As a society, we have been taught that it’s not a positive thing. It has a negative connotation in just about every use of our language. From self-doubt to doubting others and...
Big Business Lessons You Won’t Learn in a Classroom
You know, it would be a real shame if I’d come this far without picking up a few lessons along the way. Without the wisdom passed down from the incredible mentors I’ve had, I might not have made it here at all. I have been fortunate to learn from some of the best, and...
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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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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...
The Everyday People Behind Real Leadership
“Real leadership emerges over time as an expression of who you are and what you do every day. More than anything, it takes shape as a result of everyday practice.” -excerpt from Real Leadership What does your everyday routine look like? If I guessed, I would expect it...
How to Navigate the Storms of Life
Storms blow in often, especially here in the south. Thunderstorms, flash floods, and a hurricane or two make themselves known time and time again here in Georgia. Almost every time, it’s the same routine: the wind and rain blow through, shaking things up, and at the...