• “His Soul Came Into Iron” by Dr. Josiah Rich Dr. Josiah Rich         posted in: Motivation and Inspiration
    In an ancient novella a young man received a special gift from his father.  This gift created envy in the hearts of his brothers. Their envy mutated into an attitude that led them to dispose of their brother by selling him into slavery. The betrayed brother did not realize at the time that this unfortunate event was a stepping stone to a greater purpose for his life.  He would be gr...
  • Motivational Humor Al Foxx         posted in: Stress-Management
    Motivational Humor Defined The Encarta Dictionary English (North America) defines humor as the ability to see that something is funny. The same dictionary defines motivation as a feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or commitment that makes somebody want to do something. If motivation is what creates interest in ent...
  • Motivational Humorist Al Foxx         posted in: Motivation and Inspiration
    Comedy Clubs are where I first began realizing how humor can be used as a motivational tool, especially with but not limited to high school students and people with disabilities. Whether they have a Family or a business or both, anyone facing challenges find the courage to face their challenges with gusto when they hear my humorous and courageous descr...
  • 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...
  • WE Are All MVP’s Dr Sherry E Showalter         posted in: Stress-Management
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  • Attitude Teamwork Al Foxx         posted in: Change and Organizational Development
    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 ma...
  • Speaking about Winning Attitudes Al Foxx         posted in: Diversity
    Since my winning, pre-crash self image was based on what I had and what I did, when my crash changed what I had and what I did, it also changed my self image. Suddenly I was embarrassed to be me. My crash stole my identity by stealing my winning self image. I needed a new self image. I needed a new self. I needed to rebuild myself. W...