Tag: Thoughts
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Darden Insights & Experience
In my closing remarks at the Darden School of Business, I shared the following… “Cults or tribes find ways to entice new members into the fold. They may develop unique forms of communication including symbology. Strangely enough, over the last few weeks, we all (referring to my fellow classmates) have been enticed by plentiful sustenance…
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Grasping the Dash
Today, I’d like to focus on “grasping the dash,” recognizing that something eternal is at stake in each event, in every moment of our lives. Genealogists frequently talk about the “dash,” all that “stuff” that happens between a date of birth and date of death. To start, a touch of history drawn from a book…
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Belief Should Lead To Action
As mortal beings, we frequently define “living” in terms of death or infirmity. We too often measure our progress, position or condition based on what we don’t have or what we’ve lost. I have little doubt at this point in my life that part of my journey here on earth is to come to grips…
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An Open Challenge for 2016
For this new year, I’m posting an open challenge to family and friends. It will likely take you out of your comfort zone but I’m going to throw it out there anyway. My feelings will not be hurt, I will not be forever scarred, nor will our friendship suffer in any way if you disregard…
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Simon Peter, Answering the Call
Centuries ago when Jesus walked out of the wilderness after 40 days and nights, his eye fell upon a man who made his living sailing turbulent seas. Simon, commonly known as Peter, was the son of Jona and by vocation was a fisherman. He and his brother Andrew were partners with James and John in…
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Tolerance, Compassion and Offense
Tolerance is not the same thing as acceptance, and acceptance is not the same thing as an endorsement. Larry Alex Taunton, The Atlantic Such a simple truth… In this country do we not have the simple right to be offended? Isn’t it okay? Isn’t it enough? Can’t we simply be offended by something someone says…
Musings of the Kevin 