Walking our Talk
By Steven L. Anderson, Ph.D., MBA

On the weekend of May 3^rd our staff participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.  It was a phenomenal experience for all of us.  We made a commitment to our readers to try to walk 50 miles.  We met our goal.  We walked 201 laps around DeSales High School track, or 50.25 miles.  We were sore, but happy.

Second, we originally set out to raise $1000 for cancer research.  We raised $2830!  Wow!  The response from our clients was overwhelming.  We had around 40 clients and friends donate $2000.  Our company chipped in the rest.  I can tell you that the people from the American Cancer Society were very excited about our efforts.  This is our first year of participating.  They could not believe how much money we raised.  I told them that we have so many generous and fabulous clients and friends.  It is really all of you that made this happen.  Thank you so much!                                                                                                                       

I also want to say a note about cancer itself.  I lost my mother to cancer when I was fourteen.  (continued)

Success Strategies: High Achievers' Guide to Success, contains interviews from 14 authors, including Dr. Warren Bennis, Brian Tracy, Marjorie Blanchard and our own Steve Anderson, who share their personal experiences and thoughts on achieving success.

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“Know Fear”, taken from “The Call to Authenticity”

by Steven L. Anderson, Ph.D., MBA

“…I get so afraid when I think about what my gifts are and what kind of an impact I might have on others.  What if I fail?” asked Louis.  “When I look at other leaders whom I respect, they seem so confident in themselves.  I can’t compare.” 

“I recall once hearing a story of a woman who was trapped in a sky scraper,” replied Henry.  “The floor underneath her was on fire.  The leader of the group realized they were going to have to run down the stairs through the flames to survive.  The woman who was telling the story panicked and screamed, ‘We’re all going to die!’  At that point, another woman went up to her and grabbed her on both sides of her face.  She looked into her eyes and shouted, ‘Do it scared!’  This calmed the woman down enough so that she and all of the others followed the leader to safety.  Louis, anyone who has ever undertaken any project that requires all of their being has been afraid.  Sometimes we just have to ‘do it scared’.”                               (continued)