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Character Traits

“I had the privilege to work with Angela for many years at P&G. Several character traits stand out in my mind when I think of Angela:  1) her commitment to our people was genuine and very perceptive of their needs; 2) her creativity in simplifying complex manufacturing system into understandable parts and then aligning our

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Leading Wisely in the Wake of Foolishness

Leading Wisely in the Wake of Foolishness

The Old Testament story of Nabal and Abigail is a classic case of one person’s poor leadership followed by the wise leadership of another. In 1 Samuel 25, we read that David and his men had been with the shepherds guarding Nabal’s sheep. David’s men had respected, guarded, and protected the shepherds throughout the stay alongside their fields. When David sent a few of his men to greet Nabal and request his favor, Nabal responded with insults and arrogance. Nabal’s foolish response to David’s request triggered David and his men to gird their swords for an attack on Nabal and his household.

When Nabal’s wife, Abigail, heard the news of the impending attack, she sprung into action. We can learn at least four lessons from her response . . .

Failing Forward: Blown Lightbulbs and the Lessons Therein

Failing Forward: Blown Lightbulbs and the Lessons Therein

The nemesis of my sophomore year of college was a class called Circuits 101. Known as a “weeder class”, one designed to instill frustration and confusion in aspiring engineering students, the possibilities of passing or failing were extreme.  Each test consisted of only two questions, yielding only 3 possible test scores:  0, 50, or 100. I studied.

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Three Times when Fresh Perspective is In Order

Time for Fresh Perspective - TBL Leadership Partners

My office got a new beautiful piece of furniture this week – a handcrafted, corner desk designed and made by my creative husband.  The desk boasts a magnificent blend of old oak accented with knotholes and elegant curves, locust posts preserved in their natural shape, and poplar branches masterfully set to mirror tree branches of

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Photos from the Fall 2014 TBL Leadership Forum

2014 Fall Leadership Forum

 We celebrate the success of another wonderful TBL Leadership Forum in Nanjing China!     TBL Leadership Partners would like to thank all student participants as well as our awesome team of professionals for making this such a wonderful event.   For more pictures from the 2014 Fall  TBL Leadership Forum visit: Fall 2014 TBL

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More Memories from the Fall 2014 TBL Leadership Forum

2014 Fall TBL Leadership Forum

We celebrate the success of another wonderful TBL Leadership Forum in Nanjing China!   TBL Leadership Partners would like to thank all student participants as well as our awesome team of professionals for making this such a wonderful event.   For more pictures from the 2014 TBL Leadership Forum visit: Fall 2014 TBL Leadership Forum

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Memories from our 2014 TBL Student Leadership Forum

We celebrate the success of another wonderful TBL Leadership Forum in Nanjing China!     TBL Leadership Partners would like to thank all student participants as well as our awesome team of professionals for making this such a wonderful event.   For more pictures from the 2014 TBL Leadership Forum visit Fall 2014 TBL Leadership

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2014 Fall Leadership Forum in Nanjing China – A Great Success!

We celebrate the success of another wonderful TBL Leadership Forum in Nanjing China!     TBL Leadership Partners would like to thank all student participants as well as our awesome team of professionals for making this such a wonderful event.   For more photos from our 2014 Fall TBL Leadership Forum in Nanjing China, visit:

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It’s Your Life – Dive Into the Deep

It’s Your Life – Dive Into the Deep

Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; They have seen the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.  – Psalm 107:23-24   Tide pools and sandy beaches beckon bare foot curiosity and exploration.  Tiny sea creatures.  Intricate sea shells.  Every single grain of sand

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Hamburgers and Wedding Bells – A Tribute to 45 Years Together

45 years together

On October 10, 1969, a plain brown dress, a McDonald’s hamburger, and a courthouse judge marked the unconventional beginning of a legacy of love.  My parents, Jerry and Bernice Powell, chose the less traditional route to marriage when they eloped and kept their new vows secret from family and friends for nearly three months.  In

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