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#GMN2016 Annual Conference| Observations from Day 1

Connection Cafe

I had the pleasure attending the opening plenary session, delivered by Dr. Jan Young, Executive Director of the Assisi Foundation of Memphis. Dr. Young went on to provide five points of personal leadership, which I will pass along here in paraphrased form: Pay attention to the choices that you make – values dictate these choices.

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Key Leadership Takeaways From The Book, Against The Grain

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN. Takeaways from the book include Courtney's advice: The true measure of a person's character is how one handles one's failures, not successes. Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. A real "gut check."

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Coach Bill Courtney Tells Powerful Stories And Shares Insightful Leadership Lessons

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Courtney coached the Manassas High School football team in Memphis, TN. Takeaways from the book include Courtney''s advice: The true measure of a person''s character is how one handles one''s failures, not successes. Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to communicate. A real "gut check."

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