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Quiet Confidence
By Ethan Silber Have you ever felt like an imposter and thought, “Who am I kidding?” This is usually followed by a bunch of self-defeating thoughts about how you aren’t good enough to do this or that. If this happens from time to time, you’re normal. If it’s held you back, then I have some fresh ideas for you that helped me. When I was the backup quarterback for the Mission Bay High Buccaneers, I would get a few snaps here and there when the game was almost over or the star
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7 days ago5 min read


What Is The Worst Thing That Can Happen To You?
My answer to the question in the headline above would have been something other than what just happened to me. When I woke up my 2019...
leesilber
Aug 291 min read


Seeds of Greatness: The Jay Ondo Story
Pictured is Jay Ondo. The nicest guy you'll ever meet. (He calls me, "young" and "handsome" so of course I'm a fan.) He was...
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Aug 202 min read


Breathe New Life Into Your Career
Guest Article by Jennifer Hunter A career stall can feel like being stuck on repeat—same tasks, same outcomes, same frustrations. But...
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Aug 183 min read


My Advice, Talk to Everyone
I read that best selling author Ken Blanchard ( The One-Minute Manager ) talked to everyone—the cab driver, the cashier, and the person...
leesilber
Jul 311 min read


The SEO Secret Weapon for Authors and Speakers: Optimize Your Website Like a Pro (No Tech Degree Needed)
ARTICLE CONTRIBUTED by ROSE JOSEPH In an era driven by AI, social media algorithms, and short-form content, it’s easy to believe that...
leesilber
Jul 234 min read


You Can't Explain It
Fate. Kizmet. Destiny. Sometimes things happen and we have to admit there is something greater than us at work. I have a perfect example....
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Jul 182 min read


The Credit Union Way Video Podcast
I am so proud of the book, The Credit Union Way book, I decided to share the best stories as video podcasts. Here's one of my favorite.
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Jul 101 min read


How I Landed a TEDx Talk—and You Can, Too
By KATHERINE LANGFORD There’s something magical about standing on a red dot, staring into a crowd, and realizing you're about to say...
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Jul 105 min read


Quieting The Creative Mind
Written by JENNIFER HUNTER Stress rarely arrives with a clear schedule. It builds quietly, feeding on unfinished tasks, digital clutter,...
leesilber
Jun 164 min read


You Never Know—Winning People Over
The following story illustrates why we treat everyone like they are gold. One busy Friday afternoon all the tellers were occupied and...
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Jun 92 min read


Follow Through
It surprises even me. What am I talking about? How taking a big project and breaking it down into less scary small steps leads to follow...
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May 311 min read


Old is New
In Oakland, California a company called SoleSpace Lab is teaching kids how to teaching kids cobbling (I know that sounds boring) and...
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May 291 min read


From Divorce Disaster to Financial Rebound
By ERIN WHITE Several years ago, I was a Branch Manager at a local Credit Union when a nonmember came in to request a notary out of...
leesilber
May 274 min read


Play Catch
In the movie, "Field of Dreams" the whole reason for (I'm going to stop here and provide you with a spolier alert) Ray to build a...
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May 31 min read


Already a Winner
Sometimes an epiphany or timely reminder of what matters most comes from the strangest places. I'm not a gambler (only because I hate to...
leesilber
Feb 271 min read


Will AI Take Over Creative Industries?
Guest Article by ROSE JOSEPH As creatives, working in a fast-paced environment can be challenging. The pressure to produce quality...
leesilber
Feb 133 min read


You Do You
I've been immersed in preparing for a keynote speech to 600 school nurses and my topic, "You Do You" made ME pause and think about...
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Feb 131 min read
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