As a Distinguished Toastmaster, I realize that we are a sum of all the stories we have told. Some of us allow others to tell our stories, and we manifest their creation within us. The journey of storytelling gave me the courage to reach for my purpose. It also affirmed that I have the potential to impact the world. Most of the posts are based on the speeches I have given. I write about Discovering Ourselves, Empowerment, Leadership, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, People I meet, the Books I Recommend, and the Places I Travel to.
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My Most Current Blog Post
A Creature of Habits. 07/24/2021
Understanding how habits are formed is very important, because habits are our behaviors. The right behavior leads us to become better leaders and to live healthier lives. Whether you are an olympian or an alcoholic, you are referring to your habits. Think about the quote, "We first make our habits, and then our habits make us. - John Dryden"
I hope " A Creature of Habits" insight will offer you an opportunity to understand habits and take action for the better.
I hope " A Creature of Habits" insight will offer you an opportunity to understand habits and take action for the better.
My Latest Book Review
Yes, I love non-fiction books.
I have always been fascinated by other people’s experiences and events that have occurred. My keen interest remains in the many aspects of the business world. I believe understanding and absorbing from a variety of sources will give us a formidable foundation for everything we do and the actions we take. It gives meaning to the parabolic quote, “Don’t reinvent the wheel.” The knowledge from these sources gives an opportunity to compare, relate and think, cognitively and empirically.
Reading is good for you, at any age.
You can learn only so much in school. There is a limit.
A good friend of mine from high school became a heart surgeon. One day he had a change of heart! Instead of mending hearts, he decided to incorporate technology in human physiology. How did he make the conversion? He read books on technology. He read voraciously until he transcended to where he wants to be!
When I read, I make my own cliff-notes and store them in a folder on my computer. Easy access for future references.
I hope my book reviews and suggestions are helpful in your transcending.
I wish you All the Best!
I have always been fascinated by other people’s experiences and events that have occurred. My keen interest remains in the many aspects of the business world. I believe understanding and absorbing from a variety of sources will give us a formidable foundation for everything we do and the actions we take. It gives meaning to the parabolic quote, “Don’t reinvent the wheel.” The knowledge from these sources gives an opportunity to compare, relate and think, cognitively and empirically.
Reading is good for you, at any age.
You can learn only so much in school. There is a limit.
A good friend of mine from high school became a heart surgeon. One day he had a change of heart! Instead of mending hearts, he decided to incorporate technology in human physiology. How did he make the conversion? He read books on technology. He read voraciously until he transcended to where he wants to be!
When I read, I make my own cliff-notes and store them in a folder on my computer. Easy access for future references.
I hope my book reviews and suggestions are helpful in your transcending.
I wish you All the Best!
Leadership: Learning from Leaders.
Leadership of Dr. Stanley Stein.
Leadership is a fundamental and important part of life and business. Looking back, I see my father’s upbringing where he read under kerosene lamps, and then became a successful entrepreneur in decorative lighting powered by electricity. When I came to the United States of America, I was exposed to millions of stories like his.
The good news is that leadership can be learned. The best way to learn is by observing leaders around us and assimilating their qualities, behaviors and even best practices. Observe what qualities make great leaders. If you have similar qualities, think about how you can implement them. If not, what should you do to acquire those qualities?
“ The only true voyage would be not to travel through a hundred different lands with the same pair of eyes, but to see the same land through a hundred different pairs of eyes.”
– Marcel Proust
With that thought, I reached out to leaders in our community for their wisdom. My hope is that we all will use their advice as our tribe of mentors.
Roxane Rush is the 2021–2022 Toastmasters International D44 District Director. She is also the Finance Division Manager of the Cobb County Finance Department. I met her when I joined the Toastmasters at The Square (TMATS) club in Marietta, Georgia; a club that she founded. It is one of the most enthusiastic clubs in the system. Her guidance accelerated my progress in Toastmasters. Managing two different and demanding roles is very difficult, yet she handles it with dignity and grace. I was curious to find her secret to leadership. I’m confident you will be impressed, and learn from D44 District Director, Ms. Roxane Rush.
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