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Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Early Childhood Interaction

I’m interested in how kids who come from poverty can break the cycle and get ahead for future generations. I’ve always assumed the answer lies in better education. A recent episode of the Freakonomics podcast presented some eye-opening insights on the impact of early childhood education on a child’s ultimate success. If you have the chance and any influence on young kids, I highly recommend listening to this podcast. According to the podcast, parents play a

Howe Q Wallace August 23, 2024

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Humility: The Path to True Strength

I recently read an internet post stating that being humble isn’t soft or meek. To be humble is a choice. It always calls for taking a steeper path, one that initially involves deferring gratification for the sake of others. Deferring gratification takes willpower, and seeking to understand more requires courage. It’s patience rather than impulse. In the end, humility is a pathway to toughness and resilience. Here are some ways humility is expressed: 1. It’s

Howe Q Wallace August 22, 2024

Character: The Accelerator of Talent

“Character accelerates the growth of talent.” – Tom Coughlin Tom Coughlin, a Super Bowl-winning coach for the New York Giants, understands the value of talent coupled with high character. While physical ability is essential, the character is what truly unlocks potential. People of high character see talent as an ingredient, not the finished dish. We’re all blessed with different levels of skill, but no matter our starting point, it’s up to us to cultivate and

Howe Q Wallace August 20, 2024

Mastering the Art of Listening: Covey’s Wisdom for Effective Communication

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen R. Covey If you haven’t heard of Covey, he is one of the foremost leadership thinkers of our time. His book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic. It’s well over 20 years old and still widely read and quoted. One of the seven habits is “listen first to understand.” Covey says that

Howe Q Wallace August 20, 2024

The Power of EQ: Why Emotional Quotient Matters More Than IQ

We’ve all heard the term IQ, which stands for Intelligence Quotient. It’s a numerical measurement of how well you perform educational functions, with 100 being the average score. For years, IQ was considered a predictor of success. However, we all know individuals with high IQs who lack personal skills and leadership ability. In response to this gap, EQ has surfaced. EQ stands for Emotional Quotient and measures how well you exercise self-control and interact with

Howe Q Wallace August 2, 2024

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Unlocking Success with One-Minute Goals: Insights from “The One Minute Manager”

Many PalletOne leaders have been reading “The One Minute Manager” by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. This leadership and business classic presents its lessons through a fictional story about a young leader receiving advice from an effective manager. As the young leader observes these strategies in action, he learns that effective leadership is built on simple skills faithfully employed. Consistently applying these skills makes a team more effective. One of the key strategies is: Write

Howe Q Wallace August 2, 2024

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Navigating Tough Times: A Guide to Handling Suffering

“Weep, trust, pray, think, shift, hope, grow – ways to handle suffering.” – Tim Keller. Tim Keller was a preacher from New York City. He passed away in 2023. I followed him on Twitter because he tweeted profound thoughts like the one above. You don’t get through life without facing tough challenges. It’s a fact. None of us have met anyone who has been exempted from hardship. Keller gives us seven verbs to consider when

Howe Q Wallace July 25, 2024

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Identifying and Addressing Energy Vampires in Your Team

Jon Gordon is a speaker who focuses on creating positive work environments. I recently heard him talk about “Energy Vampires.” These are the people on a team who can drain the energy from everyone else with their negative attitude or lack of effort. He recounted a recent experience speaking to a college football team. At the end of the session, the head coach stood up, dismissed the team, and singled out ten people to stay.

Howe Q Wallace July 25, 2024

THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

“Everything you want is on the other side of ‘hard’.” – CJ McCollum, NBA player McCollum is a story of overachievement. He was undersized. Played college basketball at a non-descript school. Was a long shot to be an NBA player but worked his way to being a first-round draft pick and was a solid star in his 10th year in the league. I heard him describe his approach to the game and his development on a podcast called

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

PalletOne leaders “happen to the world.” What does that mean? A PalletOne leader is confident. Each situation creates an opportunity for service and contribution. We are talented and put those talents to work. We see those around us as having talent. We seek to unlock it. We realize that we can be called upon to take the initiative to improve things at any moment. We act when the situation calls for it. We inspire through

Howe Q. Wallace March 25, 2024

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SUFFERING AND CHALLENGES

“Weep, trust, pray, think, shift, hope, grow. Ways to handle suffering.” – Tim Keller Tim Keller was a preacher from New York City. He passed away in 2023. I followed him on Twitter because he tweeted profound thoughts like the one above. You don’t exit life without tough things happening to you. It’s a fact. None of us are exempt. In specific order, Keller gave us seven verbs to consider when challenged: Weep – It’s

Howe Q. Wallace March 22, 2024

Recent Articles

Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Early Childhood Interaction

Humility: The Path to True Strength

Character: The Accelerator of Talent

Mastering the Art of Listening: Covey’s Wisdom for Effective Communication

The Power of EQ: Why Emotional Quotient Matters More Than IQ

Unlocking Success with One-Minute Goals: Insights from “The One Minute Manager”

Navigating Tough Times: A Guide to Handling Suffering

Identifying and Addressing Energy Vampires in Your Team

THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

Talk To The Leader in PT Lumber. Request A Quote for Pallets.

Articles About Leadership

THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

HAPPENING TO THE WORLD – A SATISFYING WAY TO LIVE

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