I will be continuing my series next week, but I wanted to take today to share with you what happens when you are on the path of becoming a dignity warrior. Dr. Donna Hicks, PhD in her book “Leading with Dignity” writes about the three connections of dignity. When you are on this lifelong journey, something begins to happen. How you think changes, how you approachContinue reading “Dignity: Breaking for Cancer “
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Dignity: Scituate, The Early Years Part Three, Chapter One
My journey from grades six to eight in Scituate, Massachusetts was both eye-opening and challenging. I was only twelve years old, so I didn’t understand the culture change I was going to experience in those first three years. As I look back, I now know how those years shaped my life not just in myContinue reading “Dignity: Scituate, The Early Years Part Three, Chapter One”
Dignity: All Hail the Queen: Part 2
“Most mothers are instinctive philosophers.” Harriet Beecher Stowe I love this quote because it defines mothers as more than just care providers. They are the very first leaders, teachers, coaches, and strategists their children will meet. At least that’s how I saw my mother, Phyllis Redd King. I tell everyone that she is the smartest person I know. She was able to guide and navigate herContinue reading “Dignity: All Hail the Queen: Part 2”
Dignity: Our Thought Leader Our Queen
I was asked recently about my favorite thought leader. First, I needed to understand what a thought leader is. Forbes defines a thought leader as, “An individual or organization recognized as an authority in a specific field known for generating innovative ideas and influencing others.” As I read that definition, it was easy for me to put at the top of my list my mother Phyllis ReddContinue reading “Dignity: Our Thought Leader Our Queen “
Dignity: There is Hope in the Eye of the Storm
“When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when you get involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better.” Maya Angelou Life can sometimes bring hardships and challenges. In those moments when you feel that you are losing hope, how do you stopContinue reading “Dignity: There is Hope in the Eye of the Storm “
Dignity: Leaders of Tomorrow
“I said to my children, I’m going to work and do everything that I can do to see that you get a good education. I don’t ever want you to forget that there are millions of God’s children who will not and cannot get a good education, and I don’t want you feeling that youContinue reading “Dignity: Leaders of Tomorrow”
Dignity: New Year New You 2026
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali Another year has passed and as we move out of 2025 and into 2026, many of us start the year by making a New Year’s resolution. It could be anything from quitting smoking to losing weight. We see the new year as our desire to create a newContinue reading “Dignity: New Year New You 2026 “
Dignity: One Band One Sound
Dr. Lee:I asked Mr. Miles why his roommate was late, he says he guesses he overslept. I asked, “Why didn’t you wake him?” and he says he is not his mother. Section leaders, what is our concept? Section Leaders:One band, one sound! Dr. Lee:One band, one sound. When one of us is late, we areContinue reading “Dignity: One Band One Sound “
Dignity: In Life and Death
This is a sad week for my family. My father passed this week. It has been almost 2 years since my mother and the love of his life passed on December 10, 2023. I am happy that they will be together, I am joyful that he no longer has pain, but sad that he is no longer here with us. WayneContinue reading “Dignity: In Life and Death “
Dignity: “The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm” Ray Boltz
“Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think. So, start each day by thinking of all the things you have to be thankful for. Your future will depend very largely on the thoughts you think today. So, think thoughts of hope and confidence andContinue reading “Dignity: “The Anchor Holds in Spite of the Storm” Ray Boltz “
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