Week 550: January 18-24, 2008

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Remembering the Civil Rights Movement - mp3
I grew up in the Sixties and remember the tumultuous times in which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his historic mark on American society. more

Why Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Is One of My Heroes - mp3
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of my heroes. On the occasion of the national holiday in his name, I want to tell you why. more

The Illusion of Success - mp3
Reach for the stars. Pursue goals beyond your grasp. These are good life strategies…But what happens when we’re told we must actually reach the stars or suffer consequences? more

Needing Approval More Than Advice - mp3
No matter what Gary did, it was never enough to please his father. more

The Six Pillars of Character - mp3
I’ve talked before about the importance of making moral judgments…The most effective framework I know is built on six core ethical values called the Six Pillars of Character.  more

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YOUR FEEDBACK


P.T. comments on Can Corporate Ethics Programs Do Any Good?:
"I haven’t always been the best person in the world, but when I started turning things around I found out that it wasn’t the bad guys I had to worry about it, it was the good guys.” more

Andy comments on Why Dr. Martin Luther King Is One of My Heroes:
“Your reason for being on this earth and the time He has given to you to use your gift to flow to others is stunning. I love those who open their gifts for the benefit of others.” more

Bob comments on Sex and Ethics:
“I have seen the consequences of irresponsible and selfish sexual behavior among my students….Sex always touches our lives at a core level and has moral implications. Thank you for your stand.” more

J.D. responds to Betsy on Coaching for Character:
“I believe that Mr. Josephson uses his family as an example because that is what he knows best. Since frequently his commentaries about his family are when he has learned a lesson, I certainly do not believe that ‘pride’ is the motivating factor. In fact, I would equate it with ‘humility’ (one of the seven virtues).” more

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THIS WEEK’S QUOTATIONS

Michael Josephson’s 20 Favorite
Quotes From Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.

2. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

3. He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.

4. It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that’s pretty important.

5. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

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