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His immaturity was surely bothering everyone on the train. The couple decided to say something—to be kind. A few words later, they saw the miracle.

This past summer, my family spent a couple of days at an inn located on a farm in rural Belgium. One evening my wife and I decided to go for a walk and we walked into an old barn located on the property. Tacked to the wall was a piece of paper with the…

This is an actual picture of George Washington's Teeth! Along with some lessons on leadership we can learn from the hero and his dentures.

Disabled? I don't think so. The way that Jed Nield lived his life changed the way that I lived mine.

Some time ago I heard a story of a well-respected economist who gave a speech to a group of business people. Her topic was, “How to keep your business profitable during a recession”. At the beginning of her presentation she showed a large poster with a small black spot on it. She asked a…

This father thought he was helping his son, but he wasn't. "Because he has Tourette Syndrome..." Are we hurting or helping our children?

Mrs. Simpson surprised everyone, especially me, when she called my name. Self-confidence is built one simple step at a time.

Glen Cunningham is my hero because of his courage and determination in overcoming a devastating burn to his legs when he was only 7 years old. The doctors told his parents that he would never walk again, yet he did. This injury could have stopped him but Glenn succeeded because he had a positive attitude, “As long…

A speech. A stutter. A standing ovation. All possible for this 13 year old because of a mother's belief. Help your children overcome impossible odds.

Recently I found a scrap of paper on which I had written, “It’s always darkest just before they turn on the lights.” I don’t know where it came from but I thought it might have a deep philosophical meaning to share with parents. As I considered its message many memories were awakened involving several…

Doctors and other health professionals expected that Andy would likely do poorly in school and be limited in sports or other physical activities. But Andy had a secret weapon: a mother who was patient with him and worked hard helping him develop....

When I was in junior high Roy and his family moved into my neighborhood. They were immigrants from Indonesia and didn’t speak English. Roy was a fun guy with a great personality, a smile that was always present, and a desire to fit in with his new American friends. Culturally he was out of…

In 1939 my father was starting his senior year at Star Valley High School when he had the brilliant (or perhaps bizarre) idea. He decided he was going to sleep outside in a tent all winter. He grew up on a farm in Afton, Wyoming where it was not uncommon for the winter temperature…

While driving home, I kept thinking about how to get even with Bill for ruining my favorite hat. By the time we got there, I had the perfect plan.

This little known fact about sheepherder might change the way you see leadership...and where you look to find your leaders.

My blind piano teacher helped my parents learn a lesson that is important for all parents to recognize: some kids have natural talent...and others don't.

This young man's punishment for stealing resulted in a lifelong friendship-because of warm forgiveness. Teach your children the value of forgiveness.

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