Tag: Abraham Lincoln
How to make good decisions
Consensus-building can be very difficult, even for the president of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln was faced with a nation that was split on the...
Get involved
Wendy Wallace | Brown University Director of civic engagement
In every corner of Rhode Island, local organizations are building stronger, more equitable communities –...
Mental acuity can make all the difference
During U.S. Navy maneuvers, a captain was pushing his destroyer to the limit when a sailor came to the bridge with a message from...
The wisdom of compromise
Abraham Lincoln was a man who believed in compromise. According to an old story, when he was practicing law in Illinois, a farmer asked...
Good communication is never an accident
A doctor decided to put his overweight patient on an unconventional diet. He advised him, “Eat your regular meals for two days, then skip...
The importance of honesty
On the outskirts of a big city stood an old temple where young boys would come to live and learn from an old monk....
Lessons from Lincoln
Even though President Abraham Lincoln was in office during one of the most turbulent times in American history, he became famous for his ability...
Listen to understand
Rebecca Twitchell | half full llc founder, president
Just like no two snowflakes are the same, no two people are the same either. If we...
Empathy key to problem-solving
Tonya Harris | Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence executive director
When I became the executive director of RICADV, I knew my life’s work had...
Adopt mentoring mindset
Jo-Ann Schofield | Mentor Rhode Island: The RI Mentoring Partnership Inc. CEO and president
We are all on this journey together. As social beings, the...
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