Category: PDJ
I have to confess that living in the U.S. was always a secret dream of mine and I feel so fortunate to now be living and working in this great country—it is my American Dream.
James Truslow Adams’ definition of the American Dream, “Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability and achievement” is one which I firmly stand behind. The upcoming generation of leaders needs to realize the importance of hard work, education, and perseverance.
Certainly, in many ways, my wife and I have embraced this nation that has so much embraced us as well. In 2000, we proudly became citizens of the United States of America. We do this not so much to renounce our heritage, but to bring in our grain of salt to this great diverse nation, as we continue to pursue our American Dream.
While many opportunities may be equally available to all, progress is achieved when individual talents and contributions are highlighted and recognized.
I don’t come from the school of thought that people can do or be anything they want. Sometimes doing a great job and working hard isn’t always enough.
By Sunniva Heggertveit-Aoudia In my role as international coach/trainer/consultant I have come across several people who have questions when it comes to communicating in another language: Will I be able to explain to my mentor what I really mean? How can I be sure that my sub-contractor in Country X understands me? Will I be… Read the full article
That spark—we would see it more often if we just slowed down to look. When we do see the spark, we know. It’s the light of interest and engagement in an employee’s eyes that promises good things to come, if only we would take the time to fan the spark into a flame.
By Nadine VogelPresident, Springboard Consulting LLC Many companies now celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day annually observed on December 3rd to focus on issues that affect people with disabilities worldwide. This year’s theme is “Removing Barriers to Create an Inclusive and Accessible Society for All.” Over one billion… Read the full article
The vast majority of Fortune 1000 corporations are still dominated by one demographic group, which some now call SWAMS (straight, white, able-bodied males).
Character comes from constantly weeding out flaws and weaknesses, and choosing right over wrong.
