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Civility: It Begins With Each of Us

April 18, 2018 by 2FishCo Admin Leave a Comment

I have been thinking a lot lately about civility. I asked a friend, who is famous for his joy, about how to stay positive and peaceful in today’s world. In response, he sent me an audio copy of Dr. Martin Luther King’s final speech known as his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. I have listened to it a half a dozen times this week and reread it almost as many times. Fifty years after they were spoken, Dr. King’s words haunt me, but at the same time, bring me incredible hope. In his final … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Community, Leadership Tagged With: civility, compassion, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dream, Joy, Love, unity

119: Leadership Interview: Margaret Feinberg

September 18, 2017 by ron kitchens Leave a Comment

Life is a joy for those with the heart to demand it. - Theodore Roosevelt On Today’s Episode: Margaret Feinberg, founder of Write Brilliant Academy Author of Flourish and Fight Back with Joy Joy versus happiness Becoming a writer Write Brilliant Academy – 16 session course to navigate telling your story and publishing Saying yes to better things in life Always Forward. Ron Question: How are you intentionally saying "yes!" to adventure in your leadership journey? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, interview, Joy, Margaret Feinberg, positivity, Ron Kitchens, Write Brilliant, Writing

What I Am For

February 15, 2017 by ron kitchens 2 Comments

You don't have to guess what I'm against if you know what I'm for. – Pat Green In the words of my favorite singer and songwriter, Pat Green, “You don't have to guess what I'm against if you know what I'm for.” I think we can all look around and agree we are in a time where the world seems to be shouting about what they are against. Whether it be politics, teams or different cultures, there is a poster to be had and a chant to be heard. I am not saying this is a terrible thing, but that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Engagement, Leadership Tagged With: Always Forward, belief, continuous learning, Energy, Joy, Kalamazoo, leadership, restore, Ron Kitchens

090: Use Laughter To Increase Engagement

February 13, 2017 by ron kitchens Leave a Comment

Analyzing humor is like trying to dissect a frog. You can do it, but the frog tends to die in the process.  – Mark Twain   On Today’s Episode: Brad Lomenick is here to stay as co-host! Buy your own MEGA M&Ms so you can be the best boss too. Work hard, play hard. Creating a culture where people want to be. Fun has to have boundaries, never laugh at another's expense. The different roles women and men play in workplace laughter. The perfect litmus test: Would you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Brad Lomenick, fun, Joy, Kalamazoo, laughter, leadership, Learning, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, talent, wellness, Workplace

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