I recently worked in San Diego, California for a group of teachers from the Department of Defense called STARBASE. It was a cool group of educators tasked with getting “at risk” kids fired up about math and science. It’s not a military group, but these “schools” are mainly on military bases, so there are plenty…
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This amazing story about good humor (and good grace) from one of my motivational speaker friends, Barbara Glanz. In short, the story is about how civilian travelers voluntarily gave up their first class seats to the soldiers flying on board a commercial airliner. It’s hard not to feel good about it. Check out this excerpt:…
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I was a motivational speaker at an Air Force event a while back. If anybody deserves a visit from a humorist, it had to be that group. Check out this very cool, very makes-me-feel-awesome letter from one of the folks in the audience: Brad, I am sure that you dont remember me but we…
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The military Uncle Sam that is! I’m not gonna get into whether or not the current war is a great idea or not. But, one thing is certain: our men and women in the military are worthy of the utmost respect. They sacrifice a lot for their families — and us — and place themselves…
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