Motivational

• REFLECTING ON THE PAST by Captain Dennis Steele
  I was in getting a haircut the other day and a young girl asked me what had happened to my arm. As I explained to her that this was something that I was born with and had lived with all my life. Her parents scolded her for asking, and even though I told them it was alright and not to be upset at her I could tell this had angered them and embarrassed them. It reminded me how very young children whe
• Video Preview - Straight Talk about Success & Personal Growth by Al Spinks
  Hello, Below is a preview of my newest Seminar/Workshop. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If this is so, then call MVP to contract me in order to share this timely message with your organization. Preview - Straight Talk about Success & Personal Growth Peace...Al Spinks
• Is a dependency on external motivation stopping you from reaching your full potential? by Greg Herder
  Look internally for your motivation, and you will be much better off. You will find the strength inside to push yourself harder than any boss, coach or friend ever could.
• When is Good Enough, Good Enough? by Al Spinks
  Just when is good enough, good enough?  For the last six weeks I have been busy creating a set of four audio CD's which capture the message of my seminar entitled “Straight Talk about Success and Spiritual Growth.” However as I was listening to the final product, I found that I kept going back to change a word here or rephrase a phrase there.  No matter how many times I went back, I kept finding s
• Who Would Have Predicted --??? by Dr. Robert Bliss
  "The King's Speech" -- Very close to my heart! No one predicted the turn-around in my life -- but it happened! A strong lesson in determination, believing in yourself, and not accepting defeat! A first-person account of the realities of obstacles, and how they can be conquered.
• Where Are The Leaders? by Dr. Robert Bliss
  If you're a business executive; serve on a corporate board; own your own business - or are in any leadership position in business or education - you should be a bit worried about future leadership in your organization.   For the past several years our high schools have been graduating students who, for the most part, are not equipped for college level work or possibly not even the rigors of a trad
• Education on a Conveyor Belt by Dr. Robert Bliss
  The link between education and business has never been more pronounced -- unfortunately it's not in a good way!  Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing with the conveyor belt, having employees remain in one station while the vehicles moved - and production time per automobile was dramatically reduced.  For the past 20+ years our schools have placed our students on an educational conveyor belt - b
• Solicitor Training - It's Not Just for Nonprofit Volunteers by Darcy Lee
  Why should your nonprofit organization consider solicitor training for your staff and your volunteers?
• Are You Hiring The Best? How do you know? by Dr. Robert Bliss
  Corporations, colleges and businesses are always seeking "qualified candidates" -- for employment, freshman enrollment, or for position advancement.  For the life of me, it's amazing what some organizations go through to find and recruit "qualified candidates".  Some corporations use standarized testing such as Myers-Briggs.  Colleges will set cut-off scores on the ACT or SAT.  Graduate programs a
• A Word of Bliss by Dr. Robert Bliss
  "There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do.  Ignore them!"  Words of wisdom passed to me by my father and they have guided me through ownership of three corporations and a university presidency!  Leadership is not easy - and it's not a popularity contest. While challenging and invigorating, it also demands discipline. Speaking to bankers, corp
• A Word of Bliss by Dr. Robert Bliss
  Fear of public speaking; fear of flying -- being able to overcome obstacles is a major reason why some succeed and others fall short. Effective leadership mandates the ability to succeed dispite real and perceived obstacles.
• A Word of Bliss by Dr. Robert Bliss
  "Are you the captain of the Loveboat or the Titanic?" --- proper leadership isn't easy - while you may think you are making the right decisions you may be letting others run the ship or you may be heading headlong into disaster!  Shouldn't you find out before you leave the dock??  
• A Word of Bliss by Dr. Robert Bliss
  My world is continually filled with excitement!  A background in business and higher education (President in both), has provided a platform of experience and insight that goes well beyond the norm.  Whether I'm involved with a business turn-around or a college/university dealing with management problems, it's always a thrill to be part of a successful transition.  Four words have guided me for man
• Attitudes that Negotiate by Al Foxx
  Life may not always be easy, but it is always simple. There seems to be a myriad of choices we can make, but there’s really only three.           Will we choose to accept things as they currently exist?         Will we exert enough effort to make them different?         Or will we make them different by negotiating? These are the questions I faced as I dropped the letter I’d been read
• WE MUST HAVE VISION ON OUR JOURNEY by Donnie Bolena
  September 22, 2010 My men’s bible study at my church Mount Paran in Atlanta on Monday nights is one of my most favorite places to be each week. As a believer in Christ, I am very intrigued with Gods word and I find my self learning so many new life lessons. What is more amazing to me is how Gods word the Holy Bible is so very inspiring in teaching us how we are to be visionary’s and strive to be
• I Promise Myself This by Donald Wyant
  This is my promise to myself. Just because I'm am turning 71, I refuse to do the following: I promise not to grow a beard, mustache, or goatee and think I am hip. I promise not to grow a ponytail and think I am sexy. I promise not to have bushy eyebrows or excess hair coming out of my ears and nose. I promise not to wear plaid shirts or shorts. I promise not to let my stomach hang
• Tempus Fugit by Donald Wyant
  In a little less than a month I will be 71. I'm really looking forward to that. The past 70 years of my life have been replete with joy, sadness, close calls and challenges. I would like to share a few of them with you. I remember the thrill of being a starting quarterback of my high school football team Momence, Illinois against our arch rival Bradley High School. That was good. I remember
• Attitude-Get One! by Al Foxx
  When you have a winning Attitude, you do everything you possibly can to prepare to win. Because you’re PREPARED to win, you EXPECT to win. The measure of how prepared a person is, is whether they are able to perform at the top of their abilities. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting beaten by somebody who has greater abilities than your own, but there is great shame in getting beaten
• Attitude is Everything by Al Foxx
  The power of Attitude, believing in one's own ability-strength-destiny is made crystal clear in The Dave Clark Story.    Diamond in the Rough    Imagine being 5-foot-2 and playing professional baseball. And not just playing, but also managing, coaching, scouting, owning a professional barnstorming team that toured the country, and traveling Europe as a representative of Major League Baseball.
• Attitude Teamwork by Al Foxx
  Life is a lot like a football game or a play on Broadway.  While some players have roles that have them on stage more often, or maybe they have greater athletic ability than the average player, an Attitude of teamwork is essential. Even the best of the best need the rest of the team.  How efficiently would the play make its’ point if the actor with the starring role also had to manage the light

• REFLECTING ON THE PAST Captain Dennis Steele         posted in: Motivational
  I was in getting a haircut the other day and a young girl asked me what had happened to my arm. As I explained to her that this was something that I was born with and had lived with all my life. Her parents scolded her for asking, and even though I told them it was alright and not to be upset at her I could tell this had angered them and embarrassed them. It reminded me how very young children ...
• Video Preview – Straight Talk about Success & Personal Growth Al Spinks         posted in: Motivational
  Hello, Below is a preview of my newest Seminar/Workshop. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If this is so, then call MVP to contract me in order to share this timely message with your organization. Preview - Straight Talk about Success & Personal Growth Peace...Al Spinks...
• Is a dependency on external motivation stopping you from reaching your full potential? Greg Herder         posted in: Business
  One of the after effects of the industrial age is the reliance that many people have on external motivation. We even teach it to our kids: I will pay you to clean your room. When, what we should be teaching them is: We clean our room because it is a reflection of the people that we are. In today’s economic system, relying on external rewards is becoming much less useful. Yet, I see ...
• When is Good Enough, Good Enough? Al Spinks         posted in: Motivational
  Just when is good enough, good enough?  For the last six weeks I have been busy creating a set of four audio CD's which capture the message of my seminar entitled “Straight Talk about Success and Spiritual Growth.” However as I was listening to the final product, I found that I kept going back to change a word here or rephrase a phrase there.  No matter how many times I went back, I kept ...
• Who Would Have Predicted –??? Dr. Robert Bliss         posted in: Business
  "The King's Speech" - the highly acclaimed movie, is nominated for twelve Academy Awards, and rightly so.  It's a movie that sheds light on a debilitating speech impediment affecting approximately 65 million people in the United States alone.  It is personal with me -- and brings back memories of just how difficult - but not impossible - it is to overcome physical, emotional and personal obst...
• Where Are The Leaders? Dr. Robert Bliss         posted in: Motivational
  If you're a business executive; serve on a corporate board; own your own business - or are in any leadership position in business or education - you should be a bit worried about future leadership in your organization.   For the past several years our high schools have been graduating students who, for the most part, are not equipped for college level work or possibly not even the rigors of ...
• Education on a Conveyor Belt Dr. Robert Bliss         posted in: Business
  The link between education and business has never been more pronounced -- unfortunately it's not in a good way!  Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing with the conveyor belt, having employees remain in one station while the vehicles moved - and production time per automobile was dramatically reduced.  For the past 20+ years our schools have placed our students on an educational conveyor bel...
• Solicitor Training – It’s Not Just for Nonprofit Volunteers Darcy Lee         posted in: Motivational
  Why should your nonprofit organization consider solicitor training for your staff and your volunteers? The answer is simple - because too often we take for granted that the "people in the field" are prepared for anything that comes their way.    Your next question may be, "I'm the manager of my staff and volunteers.  Why do you t...
• Are You Hiring The Best? How do you know? Dr. Robert Bliss         posted in: Business
  Corporations, colleges and businesses are always seeking "qualified candidates" -- for employment, freshman enrollment, or for position advancement.  For the life of me, it's amazing what some organizations go through to find and recruit "qualified candidates".  Some corporations use standarized testing such as Myers-Briggs.  Colleges will set cut-off scores on the ACT or SAT.  Graduate pro...
• A Word of Bliss Dr. Robert Bliss         posted in: Communication
  "There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do.  Ignore them!"  Words of wisdom passed to me by my father and they have guided me through ownership of three corporations and a university presidency!  Leadership is not easy - and it's not a popularity contest. While challenging and invigorating, it also demands discipline. Speak...

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