Category Archives: Personal Development

Being Labeled And It’s Impact

Posted on November 7, 2011 by willieryder

A friend of mine is a 3rd grade teacher at a nearby elementary school. One day we were having a conversation about a young boy I had recently started mentoring.  He knew him well because he was in his class … Continue reading →

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Character Chat – Responsibility

Posted on October 30, 2011 by willieryder

“Responsibility” is the character trait that gets discussed in character chat at my son’s school during the month of October. Last week I visited his class to discuss “Responsibility” with him and his classmates.  We talked about what it means, read … Continue reading →

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Toastmasters – Communications, Leadership, and then some.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by willieryder

About a month ago I had a very interesting conversation with my friend Bryan Walsh about Toastmasters. He asked me “What do you think about the new branding and information being put out from Toastmasters International.” “From what I have seen so far it … Continue reading →

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Our Thoughts Drive Our Responses

Posted on October 15, 2011 by willieryder

It was around 9:30 PM and I was finally almost home.  I had a late night meeting and I had just picked up my daughter from Starbucks where she was studying for her upcoming SAT.  We were two blocks away from the entrance … Continue reading →

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Youth Basketball – How You Show Up Matters

Posted on September 16, 2011 by willieryder

The player pulls up for a shot, the ball bounces off the rim, and a defender gets the rebound.  From the sideline the coach yells out “Good try, now let’s get back on defense, get a stop, and get the ball back.” All … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Lifetime Learner

Posted on August 28, 2011 by willieryder

The world is a big and exciting place filled with a lot to learn and experience.  No one could possibly know everything and things change so fast that there is always something new and worth learning about. The best leaders are committed to … Continue reading →

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Thinking and Acting Like a Child

Posted on August 5, 2009 by willieryder

“WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO GROW UP AND START ACTING YOUR AGE!”   Wow!  Can you imagine being on the other end of that conversation?   Sadly enough, I am pretty sure most of us can.   Even sadder is … Continue reading →

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Find Your Voice and Share It

Posted on July 9, 2009 by willieryder

Imagine its Monday morning.  You just pulled out of your driveway and you are on your way to work.  The radios playing in the back ground and you are cruising along through traffic just like any other day.  As you … Continue reading →

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