Category Archives: Influence

Winning out over the uncontrollable

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

This little guy caught my eye as I walked through a favela (slum) in Southern Brazil a couple of years ago. I was captivated by the look on his face. Despite what I considered filthy, wretched conditions surrounding him, he … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Boot Camp

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

Boot camp is supposed to be hard. A number of years ago my oldest son, Michael, found out the hard way. He joined the army and ended up at Fort Leonard Wood. The Army let me visit him once while … Continue reading →

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