Reader: How we respond in crises...becomes our legacy! Morning Minute 3.3.26 When the Smoke Cleared… War is never clean. It is grim, loud, and suffocating; full of tragedy and human suffering. The War of 1812 began over trade restrictions, territorial ambition, and the British practice of seizing American sailors, forcing them to serve on British ships. For the young United States, it was a fight for sovereignty. For Great Britain, it was leverage during their war against Napoleon. In August...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.27.26 Under Extreme Pressure – How Will You Respond?Same Pressure. Different Posture. Different Results. In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Eleven men lost their lives.Millions of barrels of oil poured into the ocean.And the world watched closely - not just the disaster, but the leadership. Tony Hayward, then CEO of BP, became the public face of the response. Early messaging emphasized shared responsibility among contractors. Public...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.24.26 “The Return of Responsibility!” Are we witnessing a shift in the next generation? Let me share something I’ve noticed. Our young people may be showing us the way back. Last weekend, two boys — maybe 8 and 10 years old — walked up while I was working in the yard. They asked if they could help me clean-up for $15. Later that same day, a 12-year-old girl rang the doorbell selling items she had made herself. No fundraiser.No school requirement.No club obligation....
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.20.26 “We Like You — But You’re Overqualified” Most of our Morning Minutes are directed to professionals in the 20–45 age group. Today, I’m speaking directly to those in the 40–65 age group. Let’s get right to it. You’ve succeeded at building something. You’ve led teams. Solved problems. Produced results and enjoyed success. Then you sit in an interview and hear: “We like you… but you’re overqualified.” Now what? Do you accept it Do you argue? Do you walk out...
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Reader: Learn the warning signs of the impending collapse of a nation. The Warning Signs That Precede Judgment God warns before He judges. History proves it. No empire collapses without signals. No nation falls without warnings. The tragedy is not the absence of signs. The tragedy is ignoring them. 1st) Egypt: A Nation That Defied God Egypt was the superpower of its world. It had wealth, military dominance, and political control. Through Moses, God sent unmistakable warnings. He said set my...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.20.26 When Do YOU Handle Insubordination? Immediately. Better yet — before it happens. Insubordination is not just disobedience. It is poison to culture, authority, and teamwork. The best way to handle insubordination is in 3 stages: Prevent it in hiring. Protect against it in onboarding. Address it immediately when it appears. As we continue, remember... Education without action is just entertainment. Now, let’s examine each of these 3 stages. 1️⃣ During the Hiring...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.20.26Self-Esteem vs. Self-ControlWhy feeling good and being good must work together. Self-esteem and self-control are often used interchangeably. But they are not the same. Understanding the difference, and how they work together, is essential if young adults are going to be more, do more, and achieve more. Let’s look at each. And, why both matter. Self-Esteem: Nathaniel Branden, author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, defined this trait as the confidence in one’s...
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Reader: Morning Minute 2.6.26 Your Reactions to Team Member Turbulence Three conflicts. Three decisions. Three outcomes. Today’s Morning Minute breaks down how each situation was handled — and the leadership principle behind each one. In the last Morning Minute, I shared three real-world examples of team member turbulence and asked how you would handle them: • Mike & Andrew (Fast Food Restaurant) • Caitlin & Melissa (Call Center) • John & Matthew (Auto Dealership) Today, as promised, I’ll...
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