What Would Coach Do?

by Byrd Baggett

"Self-justification is the beginning of self-destruction." Byrd Baggett reflects on the profound leadership lessons learned from his college track coach, Jack Patterson—a man who never placed winning above integrity. In a world where compromise is common, Coach Pat's legacy reminds us that character always comes before talent. Read full bio

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Give Us Five Podcast

Jed Thomas

February's Give Us Five podcast features Jed Thomas, Sr. Vice President of Equipment Sales & Service at Coca-Cola Consolidated—the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler—where he's led teams across sales, operations, and innovation for over 22 years. Read full bio

The Poetry Corner

Alone

Lying, thinking
Last night
How to find my soul a home
Where water is not thirsty
And bread loaf is not stone
I came up with one thing
And I don't believe I'm wrong
That nobody,
But nobody
Can make it out here alone.

— Maya Angelou

Let's Get Spiritual

Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms.

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.

Be at peace and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.

— Saint Francis de Sales

True Growth Community of Practice

Join us for our Community of Practice Zoom session on April 7, 2026, 3-4 PM EST. A virtual forum designed to continue the True Growth experience. Created after receiving feedback from recent seminar participants. An open forum where best practices concerning living your purpose can be shared. Zoom link to be included in the March newsletter.