When I imagine a strong, effective leader, one image comes to mind: my father. I remember many circumstances where he was confronted with extremely emotional teenage girls but responded with grace and patience. At work, he dealt with unhappy employees and stressful situations daily, but never let that influence his…
Read moreShe sits in the front row near a posse of other girls who chat about homework and boys before the bell rings. Once class begins, she regularly makes comments during class like “I would never cheat.” Or when one of her friends is disrespectful, she throws out, “Be respectful of…
Read moreHe had a royal screw up. Killed someone in “righteous” anger, without really thinking through the consequences. So, he split. He ran far away and found new friends and family; started his life over again. He was probably pretty content watching the sheep in the peace of the desert, coming…
Read moreIn Veronica Roth’s Divergent, the word is broken up into five factions, with the political leaders coming from Abnegation. In the sect of Abnegation, selfless behavior is taught and required at all times. Thinking of others first is the priority and the highest value. In order to keep a focus…
Read moreIn the early days of parenthood, I felt the enormity of my new job. I hurried to calm each cry, I swaddled my daughter close to my heart and drew her in so I could protect her from the harsh realities of this world. Ever since that day, I’ve been…
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