One of the most compelling graduation stories I’ve heard this year is that of Chelesa Fearce, aptly nicknamed the homeless valedictorian. This inspirational teen is graduating at the top of her high school class, and is set to enter college in the Fall as a junior, despite having lived in homeless shelters Read more
To me, there’s nothing more inspiring than kids helping others. As adults, we must do our part to not only help kids mature, grow, and learn, but hopefully, to become productive and giving citizens. No one has more energy, natural curiosity, and fearless determination than kids. If we nurture, harness, and Read more
It’s rare to find people willing to go the extra mile these days even more rare to find one willing to go an extra ten! Perhaps you’ve heard the story that’s recently gone viral nationwide. Jhaqueil Reagan, an 18-year old Indianapolis boy, set out to walk 10 miles through ice and snow to Read more
George Washington was the first Presidential leader of our great nation. And as Thomas Jefferson once said about him, he was, indeed, in every sense of the words, a wise, a good, and a great man. Today, on Presidents Day, we honor the birthday of our founding father, and as leaders, we draw upon his […]Read more
Abraham Lincoln is often regarded as one of the best presidential leaders in history. Throughout his lifetime, Lincoln demonstrated numerous WOW leadership skills, with his greatness formed around a solid foundation of honesty and integrity. The former president was probably first referred to as “Honest Read more
Yesterday I highlighted the accomplishments of four young leaders who used their creativity, initiative, and business smarts to make their mark at a very early age. But the entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, is not reserved for those just starting out. According to Emily Brandon’s January 9, Read more
Little kids can do big things. These young leaders demonstrate that with passion, drive, and determination, WOW is possible at any age: Robert Nay: This 14-year-old from Utah designed and developed an Apple iPhone gaming app called Bubble Ball. Although the 8th-grade computer aficionado had no previous Read more
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a celebrated figure in Americas history. Today, we honor the day he was born and draw inspiration from the legacy of words, actions, and leadership he left behind. King spoke against violence on the streets of America, in particular in its ghettos, as well as in the war of […]Read more
I was saddened to hear about the recent death of a great military leader, General H. Schwarzkopf. Years ago, I was privileged to not only hear Stormin’ Norman deliver a speech, but to personally meet the man regarded as one of the greatest leaders of our time. Political views aside, Schwarzkopf was a leader Read more
Thank you to all the service men and women who bravely serve in the armed forces today, and to those who have given so much in the past. –Sheri StaakRead more