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Conrad Madsen, SIOR 🌵 and I covered a lot of ground on the most recent episode of the C-Suite podcast, including current market trends and all things Dallas (including the story behind the hat). Give it a listen and let me know your thoughts.

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A new article about the recent award for our hard working Friends group:

Listen to today's podcast... Ever wondered who St. Nicholas was? There once was a young boy named Nicholas, who was born during the third century. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic. Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating St. Nicholas Day: We could all stand to be a little more like St. Nicholas.  Here is a boy, whose world dramatically changed when his parents died.  He could have let this beat him down. He could have drowned in self-pity.  Instead, he relied on his faith and did whatever he could to help those who were even less fortunate then himself.  Let’s get good at turning life around and focusing on what we have, and less on what we have lost or don’t have. Today, we have the image of Santa Clause and we give gifts to the people we know and love.  But what about our giving to those less fortunate then ourselves? We are donating less each year. The average annual amount per donor is less than $500 with the median amount under $150. With the economy the way that it is, the demand within most charities has increased while their donations have decreased.  Make a difference in the lives of someone less fortunate than you.  It doesn’t take a lot to have a huge impact. In 1998, my youngest son was due to arrive on Christmas Day.  We decided that boy or girl, their name would honour St. Nicholas as he was our blessed gift.  Nickolas arrived safely on December 22. If you like today’s resiliency tips, let me know. Don’t forget that you can find more tips for building resiliency, by checking out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

A lot of you know that I am Art Director for both e-Relationship and Bikes for Kids Foundation | Kids Dreams Matter ... but in case you haven't heard me speak of the 'grow as you go' design (and a bit of illustration) experiences I have encountered / witnessed / enjoyed through the process of creating a series of 16 children's books for the charity — here is where we are now! I'll post a link for donating to this worthy 501-c charity or buying a book(s). EVERY penny goes to kids living below the poverty level. Our goal is to erase generational poverty by helping kids DREAM BIG! Data shows this WILL happen when kids visualize a POSITIVE future and work hard to develop the characteristics necessary to achieve each objective. https://lnkd.in/eA85GZb7

Hey folks, Please consider reviewing the life-changing events that have happened to me recently, as described in the link below. https://lnkd.in/e7w-FmYA

Great to be back again serving as emcee at the 17th Annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon, honoring Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Randy Bowman, Community Partners of Dallas and the Lewisville ISD. Volunteerism transforms lives! Thanks to Volunteer Now CEO, Rachel Currie Triska, for inspiring her incredible team. Americans gave 4.1 billion hours of service to humanity as volunteers last year. There's nothing more impactful than making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. As I share in my keynote address: "Live your life as a go-getter, yet, forever share your life as a go-giver."

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Why did you become a Scottish Rite Freemason? As 32° Masons, we answer the call to seek more light and self-improvement. Our video, Hourglass, encapsulates the essence of our journey and reminds us why our path is never complete. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eVUQ-gut