November 29, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Lead For God’s Sake

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  I receive a lot of unsolicited books at my office and am not able to read most of them. However, one day I received one of those books from a guy named Todd Gongwer.  For some reason, even though it was in the middle of my work day, I didn’t set the book aside …

June 1, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

A Dream Dies…Then What?

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  When a dream dies, when the thing you’ve wanted for so long is gone, there is a real sense of loss. And you can’t just plug in any dream in place of the old one.  What you can do is learn how to dream again by grieving, growing and grabbing. Allow yourself to grieve. …

May 20, 2011 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Triple Crown: 3 Races You Must Win

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  The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing consists of three races. In the United States, the races that compose the Triple Crown are: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes—these are the most important races that a horse needs to win on the track. There’s an even more important triple crown that you and I …

November 30, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

How Can You T.A.P. into Your Strengths

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  You have great natural resources, sometimes also called strengths, which you can T.A.P. into. You’ve probably had these gifts most, or all, of your life. You just didn’t know it, and you don’t know how to tap into them.  Here’s how you can identify and put your natural resource to work. T—stands for Take. …

November 1, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Congrats Coach Dungy!

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We are proud to celebrate with All Pro Dad spokesman, Tony Dungy, who was added to the Indianapolis Colt’s Ring of Honor. Tony Dungy has been a champion coach, husband, mentor and friend for decades. I can’t think of a more honorable man to be included in the Colts Ring of Honor. Watch our favorite …

August 3, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

The Mentor Leader

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  Coach Dungy is admired for many things, but time and time again people compliment him on his leadership and the way that he motivates people. More than being a leader, Tony has taken on the role of a mentor…developing long-lasting, personal relationships with the people that he encounters. Tony models his style of leadership …

June 30, 2010 Posted By: Mark Merrill

Fear and the Future

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    Look to your future…that’s your future!”  Natalia, the camp counselor, yelled, pointing to the stand at the end of the tight rope 30 feet in the air. Donna, the teenage camper, with tears streaming down her face, cried “I can’t…I can’t do it” as she struggled to place one foot in front of …