The great Summer of 2012 – Page 2 – Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker

I’ve predicted this from the first time I saw him

Predicted this from the first time I saw his 2012 American Idol audition when he did Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Watching the finale last night (May 22), I’m sticking with the prediction that tonight (May 23), he’ll become our 2012 American Idol.

It was a gut reaction many months ago, happening in a split second. He picked up his guitar and began a familiar song but couldn’t put my finger on. Once I realized it was Thriller, I told Cheryl, he’s the one.

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PS. Artists are easy to recognize, but not always popular.

The one opponent we should never ignore

personal battles — slow eaters have opponents wanting only one thing… their fries

The one opponent we should never ignore? Ourselves. At the end of the day, the toughest battle is you versus you.

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PS. Posts like this are meant to be reflected on… for at least until the ground is scratched and a small seed is planted and covered.

Courage and duty are often misinterpreted as what?

Famous military quotes — Brigadier General Anthony C. McAuliffe's 1944 Christmas message to the Germans

Courage and duty are often misinterpreted as what?

Antagonism.

Brigadier General McAuliffe wasn’t trying to antagonize the Germans in 1944. He was exercising courage and obeying a solemn oath of duty.

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Photo: Florida Capital building 22nd floor observation deck and museum, May 2012.

Leadership paradox: supply and demand for ideas and solutions

Florida State Senate — nice touch, welcoming the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders

Senate moderator — our moderator, Adrian Young (lower left), was superb

Leadership paradox: supply of ideas and the demand for solutions. There is never a shortage of ideas being offered up. But solutions are as rare as oxygen on the moon.

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How much is a brilliant question worth to you?

brilliant questions — he asked a brilliant question...

How much is a brilliant question worth to you? If you’re focused on results, it could be the game-changer. The moment of truth where everything becomes crystal clear.

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