Posts tagged life lessons
[Video] The Seesaw Series: Part 1

Many of us have fond memories of the playground and a seesaw. Now, as an adult and a leader, the seesaw is an illustration of life balance.

The first lesson I draw from the seesaw is this: be intentional about where you put your fulcrum. Be intentional about what you let weigh on your seesaw, whether it's personal, professional, emotional or spiritual. Be willing to reevaluate those things and their impacts, the impact you want to have, and the legacy you want to leave.

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Building on life's experiences

By E.W. Tibbs

Growing up, my Dad was one the most influential figures in my life. He taught me how to work hard and to have a relentless desire to learn about everything around me. While he had a heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt off his back; he taught me situationally appropriate toughness and grit. As I reflect on the many days we spent together; my mind is drawn to the time we spent fishing and gardening. Dad was an expert fisherman and a master gardener. While I work diligently at both; I am only a fraction as talented as was he at either.

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