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Article 23: Respect, Integrity, Duty (RID)

Everyone has unique core values that define who they are as a leader. However, my goal in this blog was not to convince you to adopt my values. Instead, I challenge you to find your own and inspire you using my examples.

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#66 Joshua McMillion - Defining Meekness in Leadership

So what is meekness anyway? Webster's dictionary defines meekness as "the quality or state of being meek: a mild, moderate, humble, or submissive quality." My definition of meekness is slightly different. You, the leader, command your organization with humility, understanding, and gratitude (HUG).

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#63 Chris Grainger - Harnessing Life's Challenges for Leadership & Service

Chris Grainger is the Founder of The Lion Within Us and has a passion for serving others. He is building a community that provides Christian men encouragement to become the leaders God intends them to be. Chris connects with others by sharing personal stories of professional success, hurdles encountered, and how every circumstance is an opportunity to build the Kingdom.

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Article 22: Finding Your Core Values

Core values are part of every leader's House of Leadership (HOL). But what are core values, how can you find yours, and why are they important? In this blog, I will share a framework I have developed to guide you in answering these questions. After reading this, I challenge you to find your own and inject them into your daily actions and decisions.

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#61 Catherine Zack - From Lawyer to Mindfulness Leadership

Catherine Zack is on a mission to put the tools of immediate stress relief in as many hands as possible. A former corporate litigator turned meditation teacher and mindfulness coach, Catherine helps people create personal “stress culture revolutions” to redefine the way they pursue success, embody leadership, and access something even better than work/life balance: wholeness.

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Article 21: Defining Meekness

What will the bedrock or foundation of your leadership philosophy stand on? This element is the most important piece in any leadership philosophy and must not be rushed. My goal in this blog is to share with you my leadership foundation using the acronym MEEK. The McMillion HOL is rooted in meekness.

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