The Power of a Positive Attitude

by Brigadier General Anne Macdonald, US Army, Retired

A battalion commander shares a midnight crisis—lost aviation night vision goggles on a 100,000+ square kilometer military reservation. When facing this daunting search, simple words of encouragement transformed hopelessness into determination, ultimately leading to successful recovery. Read full bio

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Anne Macdonald
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Give Us Five Podcast

Donna Brock

December's Give Us Five podcast features Donna Brock, Executive Coach and retired Command Sergeant Major with over 35 years of Army service. An interview with a proven leader who responds to a set of five questions addressing their experiences and successes. Read full bio

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A Touch of Philosophy

A day without laughter is a day wasted.

— Nicolas Chamfort

A Touch of Philosophy
The Poetry Corner

The Poetry Corner

The Dream Keeper

Bring me all of your dreams,
You dreamer,
Bring me all your
Heart melodies
That I may wrap them
In a blue cloud-cloth
Away from the too-rough fingers
Of the world.

— Langston Hughes

Let's Get Spiritual

The poor have much to teach you. You have much to learn from them.

— St Vincent de Paul

Let's Get Spiritual

True Growth Community of Practice

Join us for our Community of Practice session on January 6, 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.

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True Growth Community of Practice
Potential, New Growth, Significance, Legacy

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