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A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. They do not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality … Read More

“As much as we admire solo achievement, the truth is that no lone individual has done anything of value…Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone.” – Dr. John Maxwell, author, The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork. … Read More

BEFORE: Before he became the legend that he is today, this man was struggling to make ends meet. In 1919, while working for a newspaper, he was fired by the newspaper editor because he “lacked imagination and had no good … Read More

Imagine you had a bank account that deposited $86,400 each morning. The account carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed … Read More

Research has shown that one of the most important keys to success is making a commitment to succeed. But what exactly does that mean, “commitment to succeed?” To understand that, we need to look more closely at the idea of … Read More

This holiday season; don’t let stress get the better of you. There are a number of things you can do to help relieve stress but the best way to deal with stress is to simply avoid it. That being said, … Read More

December Character Theme: Honesty Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach our students the importance of hard work. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   We will teach students that in life, nothing is given away for free. … Read More

October Character Theme: Black Belt Principles   Week 1 THE GOAL: The goal of this week’s lesson is to teach our students that they have been given the ability to choose the type of person they are. WHAT WE’LL TEACH:   … Read More

Body language is not only important in Karate, but to everyone.  We see and interpret body language, or non-verbal signals, subconsciously and, even though kids may not be aware of such things, it’s an important life skill to master. How … Read More

Back to school season has arrived.  Here are some great tips as the school year gets started: 1.  Do a practice run.  Spend one morning going through your daily routine step-by-step (from brushing teeth to finding the classroom) to ensure … Read More