Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

A momentous occasion. An historic event. The dedication of the MLK National Memorial on October 16, 2011 represents a major milestone in our nation's history. Should you make the trip to see it? Read more . . .

Inside this issue . . .

Profile in Confidence

Steve Jobs

Some called him genius and visionary. Others thought he was difficult to work with and called him a tyrant. His beginnings were rooted in less than privileged circumstances . . . but he always seemed to be less concerned with failure, and focused mostly on the situation or opportunity in front of him. How is it possible for one person to change the way we think, speak, do business, play games, watch movies and listen to music in just 56 short years? You don't want to miss reading about Steve Jobs. Gain some insight into how having confidence is manifested in daily life. Read more . . .

Profile in Enthusiasm

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is perhaps the greatest professional basketball player of all time. His professional career accomplishments included: Hall of Fame Class of 2009, 2 Olympic Gold Medals – 1984, 1992, 6-time NBA Champion, 6-time NBA Finals MVP, 5-time NBA MVP, 10 NBA Scoring Titles and many more. His accomplishments are extraordinary yet he possesses a trait we all have and can develop - we call it enthusiasm. Read more . . .

Profile in Style

The First Lady Michelle Obama

For as long as Michelle Obama has been in the spotlight, many have commented on her sense of style. Dare I say, women were more likely to comment on her style than men. In this article however, we will explore Mrs. Obama's sense of style from a male perspective. Do men and women see the same things when they speak of style? Will you agree with a male perspective? Are there any implications for individuals as they define or refine their own style? Read more . . .