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Article 32 - Doing Good Work
Doing good work doesn’t require a title, permission, or perfection—it requires action and alignment.
In this article, Joshua McMillion breaks down a simple yet powerful framework for living a meaningful life through three key steps: discovering your passion, defining your purpose, and living out your assignment. Drawing from military experience, personal reflection, and years of leadership, this piece challenges readers to stop waiting and start leading—right where they are.
If you’re ready to live with conviction and do work that matters, this is your call to action.
#90 David Vardeman - Servant Leader, Patriot, & VP at Capital Bank
David Vardeman is a U.S. Patriot. Over the last ten years, David has developed a deep understanding of service, sacrifice, and selfless giving to both the US Military Active Duty and US Veteran Communities. His tireless work is for the benefit of those in need. He specializes in all military health issues, military occupational transition, and military historical preservation.
#89 Stephen Morris - Army Veteran Turned Leadership Coach
Stephen J. Morris is a passionate and experienced leader with over 21 years of combined service in the Military and Corporate sectors. As a United States Army veteran, Stephen has commanded and led combat and non-combat deployments across the globe, honing a deep understanding of leadership under pressure.
#85 Nate Boyer - From Green Beret to the NFL
After joining the US Army in 2005, Nate Boyer earned the Green Beret in 2006. He served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, completed missions in Israel, Bulgaria, and Greece, and played football for the Texas Longhorns as a standout long snapper. Nate's received awards like the Disney Spirit Award and the Legacy Award, showcasing his inspiring presence in college football.
#65 Jesse Kanzer - Best Selling Author of Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky
Jessie Kanzer is the award-winning author of Don’t Just Sit There, DO NOTHING and Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky. She was born in the Soviet Union and left at age eight. A former reporter and actress, she once found herself on the set of a Zelensky film and has been following his story ever since.
Article 20: Building Your House of Leadership
Every leader has a leadership philosophy, but not every leader can clearly communicate it. To be a Purposeful Accountable Leader (PAL), you must consider your leadership philosophy. A way to achieve this is by creating a symbolic house encompassing your leadership style.
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