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“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
-Marcus Aurelius
C.C. Francis
Jul 10, 2020
You are Not Powerless.
You are Not Powerless.
Build a brighter tomorrow, one act of kindness at a time.
C.C. Francis
Jul 8, 2020
3 Tips to Become a Better Listener, and a More Persuasive Person
3 Tips to Become a Better Listener, and a More Persuasive Person
Hint — it’s not about you.
C.C. Francis
Aug 11, 2019
On Persistence — A New Author’s Take
On Persistence — A New Author’s Take
Most of all, don’t give up.
C.C. Francis
Jul 13, 2019
5 Leadership Strategies of Elon Musk
5 Leadership Strategies of Elon Musk
Dream, inspire, plan, persist, learn.
C.C. Francis
Feb 5, 2021
The Perseverance Gap
The Perseverance Gap
Find your cause and fight relentlessly for it.
C.C. Francis
Nov 10, 2020
4 Steps to Build Resilience — And Why It Matters
4 Steps to Build Resilience — And Why It Matters
An abundance mindset brings an abundant future.
C.C. Francis
Nov 7, 2020
How to Reduce Turnover in your Business
How to Reduce Turnover in your Business
Build an environment of trust, common purpose, and self-sacrifice.
C.C. Francis
Nov 6, 2020
How to Hire Integrity — and Why it Matters
How to Hire Integrity — and Why it Matters
All businesses run on trust.
C.C. Francis
Nov 5, 2020
If You Want to Get Ahead, Plan to Work.
If You Want to Get Ahead, Plan to Work.
“I am not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked, period.” -Will Smith
C.C. Francis
Sep 25, 2020
6 Resilient Quotes from Winston Churchill
6 Resilient Quotes from Winston Churchill
#2-”We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.”
C.C. Francis
Aug 24, 2020
Stumble Forward, with Purpose
Stumble Forward, with Purpose
To recover from job loss, embrace responsibility.
C.C. Francis
Aug 21, 2020
3 Tips to Trust, and Be Trusted
3 Tips to Trust, and Be Trusted
Tell the Truth. Say What you Think. Do What is Meaningful.
C.C. Francis
Aug 19, 2020
Cherish Being Wrong
Cherish Being Wrong
The best leaders adopt a scout mindset, and learn to listen.
C.C. Francis
Aug 18, 2020
3 Tips to Lead Through Tragedy
3 Tips to Lead Through Tragedy
Notice thoughts, anchor yourself, and help others.
C.C. Francis
Aug 12, 2020
Think Like a Time Traveler.
Think Like a Time Traveler.
Per Chaos Theory, every choice matters — for good, or ill.
C.C. Francis
Jul 30, 2020
Leadership is Invisible.
Leadership is Invisible.
Speak softly. Find brilliant people. Change the world.
C.C. Francis
Jul 29, 2020
5 Leadership Strategies of Jeff Bezos
5 Leadership Strategies of Jeff Bezos
Aim, risk, delegate, design, and empower. Relentlessly.
C.C. Francis
Jul 11, 2020
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