While it's been a few years since I've run a race, it is common for me to be inspired by the sight of the finish line and to turn up the speed for that last little stretch knowing that the race is almost over. In the longest races I've run - half marathons - I …
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Leap Year Lesson #298: Be Courageous
Two things happened today that centered around the word "courageous." First, I was listening to a Christian radio station while driving this morning and heard a caller talk about a truck driver who was catching a lot of flack from others because of his faith. The people harassing him were joking about him not being …
Leap Year Lesson #297: Sooner Or Later, Justice Happens
Justice is a good thing. Most are pleased when we see justice served, when criminals get the deserved punishment for their lawbreaking. Granted, if we are the ones breaking the law, we're more interested in seeing mercy than justice, but that's another discussion. A couple of phrases or terms come to mind that we hear …
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Leap Year Lesson #294: There Is a Ripple Effect, Whether You See It Or Not
Earlier this year I posted about the wonderful customer service experience my son and I have every time we donate blood at the nearest Red Cross center. That post was about the dear old lady who serves us drinks and snacks (along with a hug) after we donate. I praised her customer service that makes …
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Leap Year Lesson #291: Guard Your Integrity With Consistent Behavior
A couple of days ago I had an incident at work that was jaw dropping for me. I announced a decision to limit the number of comments per person I will allow in one particular internal social network discussion group that is prone to bickering over political issues. Since the purpose of the network is …
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