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Mightier Than A Sword wX John Green


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    How To Avoid Hopelessness, Joblessness And Become Relevant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 30:00


    Want To Improve Your Health, Relationships And Money....  If  You Want To Know I Want To Share.... Things To Consider: What Should I Look For In Any Relationship And What Should Others See When They See Me? Is My Employment, Income And Wealth  At Risk?   How Often Do You Find Yourself Feeling Lost Discourage Without The Belief That Things Can Improve And You Will Improve Them?  What Is The Right Mindset That Will Allow Your Value To Be Seen? Keep Listening.....

    The Power Of Creativity In Acheiving Dreams And Overcoming Obstacles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 60:00


    Join Me In Conversation As We Remember The Power Of Creativity In Overcoming Obstacles And Achieving Our Dreams. In What Ways Can We Be More Creative, Intentional And Resourceful To Our Families And Others? "The kids, the dream, knowing that when you try to achieve something and you have a dream, selling a dream is one thing and living it is another, those are the things that kept me going. I live with a positive attitude, so as long as I could find water, we kept swimming. As long as children showed up at the door, I kept working ...and we were achieving”. Jim Ellis Swim Coach  

    Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 60:00


    One Of The Greatest Strategies We Can Adopt, When Trying To Be More Intentional About Our Lives Is To Consider Our Daily Habits, Plans And  Ultimately The Impact Our Personal Decisions Have On Our Legacy.... This Conversation Will Remind Us That What We Do With Our Lives, Thoughts  And Money Influence What Happens Tomorrow..... Every Action And Decision Helps To Create Our Legacy....

    What Is Moral Courage And Where Does It Come From?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2017 31:00


    There are certain characteristics in people that remind us of our ability to confront and challenge injustice and inequities in society. Among those qualities exist Moral Courage.  Without such individuals williness to be unpopular, to make certain sacrifices and ask each of us to think about how society is organized important social changes will never occur.  These are the men and women that we should acknowlege and celebrate. The ones who call upon us to demonstrate a higher degree of humanity. I am not much of a football fan but I am a fan of individuals who possess the moral courage to demand change in a peaceful and civilized manner. Collin Kapenick is but one example of an American who have taken a stand for his fellow American all while considering the cost.   

    The Need For Rebirth, Renewal And Change Agents Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2017 63:00


    Join us today as we think about the need for rebirth, renewal and resurrection.   What does any of this mean to us on an individual level?   As we look around what do we see, are there conditions and situations around us that need attention?  Are we willing to be honest about what we see?  What sacrifices are we willing to make  for change? 

    The Impact Of Money Problems On Our Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2017 61:00


    Join us today a we look at the affects that money problems have on the minds of individuals and families.  In fact some studies have discovered that money plays a role in depression and deaths....  How do we guard against such risk?

    Organizing Priorities And Solving Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2017 63:00


    In This Discussion We Will Look At  A Pressing Concern And A Very Familiar Issue Among Politicians As Well Community Members: Public Safety And Gun Violence Has Touched Far Too Many Lives But How Should  We Think About This Problem To Employ Our Best Solutions...     One Of  The Greatest Skills We Can Learn Is How To Solve Problems... This Skill Will Help Us To Address Not Only Issues Of Public Safety But Most Challenges We Face.

    Chicago: Reducing The Body Count In Exchange For Social Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2017 60:00


    The preservation of human lives should be important to all freedom loving people.  For anyone to suggest that in exchange for reducing the body count we expect to be rewarded with social programs sounds crazy...

    Choosing Our Battles And Knowing Which Battles Are Worthy Of The Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2017 82:00


    Join Us Today As We Talk About:   Choosing And Prioritizing Our Objectives And The Importance Of Short-Term Goals And The Dangers Of Short-Term Thinking...  

    Overcoming The Fear Of Failure And Lessons Learned....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2017 79:00


    Join Us Today As We Explore The Importance Of Not Allowing Our Fear Of Failure To Cost Us The Lessons Of The Experience.......     Something To Consider: Why Unpleasant Life Experiences Should Not Be Feared? Why "Smart" Goals Are The Key To Conquering Failure? How Does Lack Of Accountability Lead to Lack Of Effort And Lack Of Achievement ?      

    What The Movie “Fences” Taught Me About Creating The Best Year Ever!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2017 88:00


    What The Movie “Fences” Taught Me About Creating The Best Year Ever! Today we will have a conversation about protecting our lives, families and dreams. The role Fences play and the lessons learned from the recent movie “Fences” Starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.       How should we organize our lives? How do we resist the temptation to quit when we experience trouble? How do we make life’s most difficult experiences our most treasured lessons? "Some people build fences to keep people out...and other people build fences to keep people in."  Fences

    Overcoming Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2016 61:00


    This conversation dealing with perception took place earlier this year.  Perception is critical to our understading and worldview....

    As A Man Thinketh So Is He… The Mind Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2016 66:00


    Join the conversation: As A Man Thinketh So Is He… The Mind of Donald Trump How does various personality traits influence our decisions, goals and future?   Something To Read And Consider... Do you share any of the personality traits of Donald Trump? Do you find any troubling about a Trump presidency? Interesting read: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/the-mind-of-donald-trump/480771/  

    The skill we must embrace to save us from joblessness in the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2016 60:00


    Join us for our re-broadcast today as we explore the topic: The skill  must we embrace to save us from joblessness in the future   Up to 65% of the jobs Generation Z will perform don’t even exist yet and up to 45% of the activities people are paid to perform today could be automated using current technology. This won’t necessarily mean fewer jobs, but it will mean new jobs requiring different skills.   Mara Swan, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Talent, ManpowerGroup   Things to consider: In what ways will technology continue changed entire industries and how we perform work?  How do we prepare for the changing workforce?   Read: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/the-most-important-skills-of-tomorrow-according-to-five-global-leaders

    Nat Turner Freedom Fighter Or Criminal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2016 61:00


    Join the conversation:    Nat Turner Freedom Fighter Or Criminal? Something To Think About: How could we interpret the life of Nat Turner does this piece of  history still have relevance today? 

    Protecting The Minds And Hearts Of Our Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2016 72:00


    Join us today as we discuss crucial conversations among fathers and son's...  As we share some our successes, challenges, concerns and hopes for the future as fathers.

    The Skill We Need For The Future In The Digital Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016 62:00


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    The skill we must embrace to save us from joblessness in the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2016 61:00


    Join us today as we explore the topic: The skill  must we embrace to save us from joblessness in the future   Up to 65% of the jobs Generation Z will perform don’t even exist yet and up to 45% of the activities people are paid to perform today could be automated using current technology. This won’t necessarily mean fewer jobs, but it will mean new jobs requiring different skills.   Mara Swan, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Talent, ManpowerGroup   Things to consider: In what ways will technology continue changed entire industries and how we perform work?  How do we prepare for the changing workforce?   Read: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/10/the-most-important-skills-of-tomorrow-according-to-five-global-leaders    

    Ethics In Leadership: Why Issues Of Ethics Should Never Be Ignored

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2016 61:00


    Join Us Today As We Discuss Ethics In Leadership.....   Something To Consider: Why Should Issues of Ethic Be Considered InLeadership? How Devastating Are The Consequences When We Only Consider A Person's Capability And Not Their Character When Choosing A Leader? 

    The reason why we should choose loyalty to principals over loyalty to people

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2016 61:00


    Join the conversation: The reason why we should choose loyalty to principals over loyalty to people: Chicago’s “Top Cop” Says He’s Breaking Police “Code of Silence” Let’s talk about it 718-508-9533 or click below to listen.  If you care to share your thoughts press#1 to express yourself.... “ Leaders themselves lie at the core of both the cause and solution to police corruption and the Code of Silence”      Neal Trautman, Director, The National Institute of Ethics   Something To Consider: Is it natural for officers to ignore obvious abuses and misconduct by other officers? How important is it for police personnel’s work to build and maintain the public’s trust 

    Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2016 61:00


    Often times we understand legacy to be something that just happens. Nothing intentional, not planned, little consideration given.  However, when it comes to the financial aspects of our legacy knowing the steps we should take to protect what matters is important.   Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 175 million. The chance of dying after age 25 before reaching normal retirement age is 1 in 6 for men and 1 in 9 for women.... Let’s not leave our Legacy and the financial security of our family to chance... What are you doing to protect  your legacy? How are you protecting legacy? Who are you doing all of this for?  

    Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2016 5:00


    Often times we understand legacy to be something that just happens. Nothing intentional, not planned, little consideration given.  However, when it comes to the financial aspects of our legacy knowing the steps we should take to protect what matters is important.   Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 175 million. The chance of dying after age 25 before reaching normal retirement age is 1 in 6 for men and 1 in 9 for women.... Let’s not leave our Legacy and the financial security of our family to chance... What are you doing to protect  your legacy? How are you protecting legacy? Who are you doing all of this for?  

    How can we change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2016 57:00


    Join us the re-broadcast of: How can we change what we are willing to stomach and tolerate? "Anger can be good fuel when it is well placed but destructive when used unwisely it should not be a permanent state but can aid in progress when used appropriately" J.Green Something to consider: What have we learned to accept and tolerate in place of appropriate anger?   To Read: Interesting perspective on appropriate anger: http://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11487098/obama-british-grandfather-kenya

    Are You Protecting Your Legacy With Life Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2016 60:00


    Often times we understand legacy to be something that just happens. Nothing intentional, not planned, little consideration given.  However, when it comes to the financial aspects of our legacy knowing the steps we should take to protect what matters is important.   Your chance of winning the Powerball jackpot: 1 in 175 million. The chance of dying after age 25 before reaching normal retirement age is 1 in 6 for men and 1 in 9 for women.... Let’s not leave our Legacy and the financial security of our family to chance... What are you doing to protect  your legacy? How are you protecting legacy? Who are you doing all of this for?          

    The Importance Of Understanding And Establishing A Legacy....

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2016 60:00


    It's always good to consider what direction our lives are taking. Why do we do what we do, what is truly driving us?  Whatever path we are on or decide to pursue will ultimately help shape our legacy....  Something To Consider: The fight for civil rights was a fight about legacy. Having the right to define, create and determine one's life purpose, free from discriminatory practices...... What fight are we engaged in are you fighting for your legacy? 

    Looking to sell your home? You can still sell your home for what it is worth..

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2016 60:00


    Looking to sell your home?  You've invested your money, get what it is worth! Today we have joining the conversation is Art Jarrett. Art is a top sales professional with over 20 years in business.  He has received countless awards throughout his career for breaking sales records, achieving business objectives and for his involvement in his community.  He’s been "Agent Of The Month"  countless times, and was the recipient of American Family Insurance coveted award  “Agent Of The Year” .  Art is a successful business owner and real estate expert  who knows a thing or two about getting results!!! To learn more about how Art can help you get the results you’re looking for visit:    http://www.artjsellsrealestate.com/  

    Looking to sell your home? You can still sell your home for what it is worth..

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2016 59:00


    Looking to sell your home?  You've invested your money, get what it is worth! Today we have joining the conversation is Art Jarrett. Art is a top sales professional with over 20 years in business.  He has received countless awards throughout his career for breaking sales records, achieving business objectives and for his involvement in his community.  He’s been "Agent Of The Month"  countless times, and was the recipient of American Family Insurance coveted award  “Agent Of The Year” .  Art is a successful business owner and real estate expert  who knows a thing or two about getting results!!! To learn more about how Art can help you get the results you’re looking for visit:    http://www.artjsellsrealestate.com/  

    Looking to sell your home? You've invested your money, get what it is worth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2016 59:00


    Looking to sell your home?  You've invested your money, get what it is worth! Today we have joining the conversation is Art Jarrett. Art is a top sales professional with over 20 years in business.  He has received countless awards throughout his career for breaking sales records, achieving business objectives and for his involvement in his community.  He’s been "Agent Of The Month"  countless times, and was the recipient of American Family Insurance coveted award  “Agent Of The Year” .  Art is a successful business owner and real estate expert  who knows a thing or two about getting results!!! To learn more about how Art can help you get the results you’re looking for visit:    http://www.artjsellsrealestate.com/  

    Healthy Communication Is Critical To Healthy Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2016 59:00


    In a world of competing thoughts, ideas, beliefs and priorities, learning to engage in healthy communication can help resolve conflicts. Good communication helps to build trust and cooperation among competing interest. Yes, healthy communication is determined by how we speak of and to each other. After listening to this past conversation hopefully we all will be reminded of how we can use our words more carefully.....  

    Trump Has A Realistic Chance Of Winning The White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2016 63:00


    Trump Has A  Realistic Chance Of Winning The White House: Join The Conversation As We Explore His Popularity And Why His Message Resonates.  Interesting Article: https://medium.com/@boxerbk/confused-why-donald-trumps-message-is-resonating-1154c977697b#.edinwnmj3  

    The world has a leadership problem. So how do we fix it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2016 61:00


    The world has a leadership problem. So how do we fix it? Today we will explore the role of leadership in addressing concerns of policing in America. We will also look at what people throughout the world look for in their leaders. Later in the conversation we will discuss the recent decision by players of the WNBA to express their concerns about police authority and the leagues decision to rescind their initial fine.   "We need change and we have a platform to speak. Don't tell us we have a platform and then you penalize us for our platform for speaking and showing our actions. That's not right." WNBA  

    Alternatives to police use of deadly force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2016 58:00


    The work necessary to maintain liberty and protect the rights of American citizens never ends.  It becomes necessary to review police policies and other policies to determine how they serve the interest of the public.  So let's continue to work toward a better society where all stakeholders are regarded...   Let consider various alternatives to the use of deadly force in policing.....  

    What is the meaning of freedom and justice if such justice is not for all

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2016 60:00


    Join the conversation today  as we explore the meaning of freedom, justice and police abuse of power

    Now that you are free how do you choose to protect such liberty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2016 60:00


    Join us today as we think about the opportunities and challenges that liberty presents....

    How can we change what we are willing to stomach and tolerate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2016 61:00


    Join the conversation today: How can we change what we are willing to stomach and tolerate? "Anger can be good fuel when it is well placed but destructive when used unwisely it should not be a permanent state but can aid in progress when used appropriately" J.Green Something to consider: What have we learned to accept and tolerate in place of appropriate anger?   To Read: Interesting perspective on appropriate anger: http://www.vox.com/2016/4/22/11487098/obama-british-grandfather-kenya    

    Who Do Men Say I Am? Considering Issues Of Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2016 62:00


    Join the conversation Who Do Men Say I Am? The issue of identity, how others see you and how we see ourselves are things many of us think about from time to time. For some the questions of identity and who they are is cut and dry for others not as clear and continues to evolve... To Read: http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/im-not-african-american-im-black-racial-labels-matter/1008819/   "I am America. I am the part you won't recognise. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me."  Muhammad Ali  

    Identity Crisis, Identity Theft and Transcending Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2016 60:00


    Does success require minorities to become color blind?

    Memorial Day: Black Participation In The Military

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2016 61:00


    Are younger generation of Blacks feeling more patriotic or more disconnected from a sense of national identity?

    If you can 't afford it just wait until you can

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2016 60:00


    How can any business survive if they continue to give in to the demands of discounts? Is there a difference between being a wise consumer and a hook-up seeker? Check out article: Why small business owners should stop giving out hook-up http://www.blackenterprise.com/small-business/4-reasons-for-small-business-owners-to-stop-giving-hook-ups/    

    Overcoming The Perceptions Of Being A Minority In Business And In The Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2016 61:00


    Join the conversation: Overcoming the perceptions of being a minority in business and in the workplace.. Something to consider: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/23/AR2010042302443.html   Why are minority service providers' and professionals oftentimes perceived as less competent? In what ways can these challenges be addressed?

    Overcoming The Perceptions Of Being A Minority In Business And In The Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2016 60:00


    Join the conversation: Overcoming the perceptions of being a minority in business and in the workplace.. Something to consider: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/23/AR2010042302443.html   Why are minority service providers' and professionals oftentimes perceived as less competent? In what ways can these challenges be addressed?  

    The impact of religious leadership failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2016 62:00


    Join the conversation as we explore the subject: What is the impact of religious leadership failure? “ The catholic church is no longer providing a solution that resonates for many and fewer believe in such solutions when they are proposed by a discredited brand”  Brendan Canavan       To read more http://www.newsweek.com/catholic-church-tarnished-beyond-repair-449885?rx=us Something to consider: When individuals come up short or does not meet our expectations of leadership how should we interpret and process such shortcomings?    

    The Relevance Of The Bible... What Gives The Bible Credibility?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2016 66:00


    Join us today as we discuss the subject:   The Relevance Of The Bible:  What Gives The Bible Credibility?   To Read: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2011/feb/21/biblical-literalism-bible-christians Something to consider: Must we believe that the Bible or other religious books have been directly inspired by God to receive value from them?      

    Does the church still have relevance in the lives of Black people?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2016 68:00


    Join us today as we explore the reasons for faith and the relevancy of Church in the lives of Black Americans.   When states passed laws making it illegal to teach black people to read, many learned in church. Even people with little faith had great respect and admiration for the church, if for no other reason than it was a "surrogate world" for black people, as E. Franklin Frazier noted in his book, "The Negro Church in America," in 1963. Is the Black church still such a place? To read: http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/08/01/soaries.black.church/ http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/social-issues/are-men-anti-church/141.aspx      

    Easter, Resurrection, Forgiveness and Life lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2016 60:00


    Happy Easter Everyone This is a re-broadcast-Happy Easter Everyone! Join us today at 5:30 cst as we raised the subject:  Easter, Resurrection, Forgiveness and Life lessons.... Do you see forgiveness as a critical component of conflict resolutions and does forgiveness have a place in our life experience, personal or political?  Is this a good representation of forgiveness or is common missing the point? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/18/common-white-people-cure-to-racism_n_6895864.html To add your voice and ideas to the conversation 718-508-9533

    The impact of our vote and the power we entrust to those we elect

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2016 61:00


    Join us today as we explore the subject:  The impact of our vote and the power we entrust to those we elect    “The prosecutor has more power over life, liberty and reputation than any other person in America” Supreme Court Justice and chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials,   Robert Johnson   How can such an important position ever be regarded with little interest by the electorate?    Read why voter's loss confidence in this prosecutor: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/11/24/1453982/-The-horrifying-behavior-of-Anita-Alvarez-Chicago-s-head-prosecutor      

    The goal of diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2016 60:00


    Re-broadcast: Join us today as we discuss the subject: The goal of diversity:  Why some Judges tend to be more lenient on defendants of a different race. Something to consider: If people can’t help but see the world through the lens of their own experiences how can we ever meet the challenge of being impartial in criminal justice? Show article https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/24/researchers-have-discovered-a-surprising-racial-bias-in-the-criminal-justice-system/?postshare=9981456679828952&tid=ss_fb-bottom

    The goal of diversity: Why some Judges tend to be more lenient on defendants of

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2016 60:00


    Join us today as we discuss the subject: The goal of diversity:  Why some Judges tend to be more lenient on defendants of a different race. Something to consider: If people can’t help but see the world through the lens of their own experiences how can we ever meet the challenge of being impartial in criminal justice? Show article https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/24/researchers-have-discovered-a-surprising-racial-bias-in-the-criminal-justice-system/?postshare=9981456679828952&tid=ss_fb-bottom    

    Locked Up In America: How The Dreams of 580,000 Black Men Became A Nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2016 61:00


    Join the discussion as we explore the topic: Locked Up In America: How The Dreams of 580,000 Black Men Became A Nightmare Something To Consider: Has the nation’s answer to a weak economy been putting men in prisons who can’t find work?    

    Good relationships involve how we speak of and speak to each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2016 61:00


    Join us as we raise the following questions: Could the challenge of many relationships begin with how we choose to use our words? What does it mean to affirm someone and how best can we use affirmation in our marriages and relationships? How do we respond during the difficult moments and what should we be mindful of when it comes to protecting our relationships? Do you find the observance of valentine's day to be important in our efforts to affirm our love for one another?   

    Does The Celebration Of Black History Still Have Relevance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016 61:00


    Join us as we discuss Black history month and Does The Celebration Of Black History Still Have Relevance?

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