Tag Archives: Denzel Washington

On Being Prepared

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In his recent Minute with Maxwell blog post, Opportunity, John Maxwell speaks about intentional preparedness for the many opportunities that life presents. He quotes words from his mentor, John Wooden, who told him, “When opportunity comes, it’s too late to … Continue reading →

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The Giving Tree

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Sheldon Silverstein wrote a beautiful children’s picture book, The Giving Tree. It is the story of love between a boy and his friend, the tree. It is both a reminder and lesson for great leaders in the joy, value and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Just One

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Mike Reuter

In his 2015 keynote commencement address at Dillard University, Tony Award-winning actor Denzel Washington said: “Don’t just aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.” This is a driving purpose in the lives of great leaders – to bring value-added change to the world … Continue reading →

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