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We’ve all had that one person who looked at us and saw a version of ourselves we hadn’t met yet. Before the confidence, the promotions, or the “expert” title, there was a leader who looked past our self-doubt. They didn’t just give us a job; they gave us a vision.… more ›
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By Allen Allen Director of OperationsHilton Hotels I used to think KPIs were numbers on a dashboard occupancy, scores, response time, problems solved. But the longer I lead, the more I see the real KPI isn’t performance… it’s attention. People don’t drift because they’re lazy. They drift because no one… more ›
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I had the opportunity to meet Chauncey Spencer at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. He and his wife Anne were terrific hosts and I enjoyed hearing his story firsthand. He was a GREAT AMBASSADOR for the City of Lynchburg! CHAUNCEY EDWARD SPENCER, SR. (1906–2002) was the third child of the… more ›
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I had the opportunity to watch many of the Winter Olympic event over the past two weeks and couldn’t be more proud of the athletes performance. Proud to be an American! 🇺🇸 more ›
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“Employees stop caring about their work the moment they realize leadership doesn’t care about them.” Passion isn’t a line item; it’s a reflection of mutual respect. The moment an employee realizes leadership doesn’t care about them, the “extra mile” disappears. Innovation dies. Silence replaces collaboration. You aren’t losing their productivity—you’re… more ›
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The snow is gone and it has warmed up to 65 degrees In Lynchburg, Virginia! “It is a great day to be alive and living in Lynchburg, Virginia!” ~Jimmie Bryan Jimmie Bryan led the E.C. Glass High School boys basketball team to 22 district championships and four state championships in… more ›
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True strength isn’t found in a loud reaction; it’s found in the quiet resolve of self-control. Mastery begins the moment you stop letting someone else’s insignificance dictate your internal weather. We often hand over the keys to our happiness, allowing the moods or actions of others to steer our course.… more ›
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We often treat “the end” as a funeral for our ambitions. Whether it’s a closed business, a finished project, or a career path that hit a wall, endings feel heavy. But here is the truth: In life, every sunset is just a setup for a sunrise. The final chapter of… more ›
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We often forget that our internal battery is finite. Every minute spent spiraling into “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios consumes the exact same mental fuel as visualizing success and practicing gratitude. Worrying is a heavy investment in a future you don’t want. When you consciously pivot that energy toward positivity,… more ›
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From LEADERSHIP FIRST We spend so much energy rehearsing disasters that haven’t happened yet. We map out every “what if” for failure, building intricate blueprints for our own disappointment. We call it preparation, but often, it’s just a cage. What if we redirected that same mental intensity? “If you can… more ›
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