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This powerful post defends democratic principles everyone can live with. Happy Constitution Day!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐭 This reading was part of an article that was published in 1900, in which Roosevelt emphasizes the concept of raising young men of virtue and character, and that if one were to become a good man, he must first be raised to be a good boy. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞: “Of course, what we have a right to expect of the American boy is that he shall turn out to be a good American man. Now, the chances are strong that he won’t be much of a man unless he is a good deal of a boy. He must not be a coward or a weakling, a bully, a shirk, or a prig. He must work hard and play hard. He must be clean-minded and clean-lived, and able to hold his own under all circumstances and against all comers. It is only on these conditions that he will grow into the kind of American man of whom America can be really proud.” In this work, Roosevelt extolled the manly virtues that every boy and man should develop: hard work, courage, and a disposition to do good. The glaringly obvious lack of 𝐌𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 in the today's world makes this speech even more relevant that when it was published 123 years ago. As parents, educators, leaders and mentors, let us seek to influence and raise generations of children in the image of the young boy Roosevelt describes. 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐦𝐬 ==>https://lnkd.in/efkE7r-K 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 ==> https://amzn.to/3qmEoSq #FidelisLeadership #Leadership #FidelisPoetryReadings #TheAmericanBoy #TheodoreRoosevelt #BigStick #Character #Marines #MikeEttore

Who truly deserves our honor? In a world where respect is often demanded but rarely earned, it’s important to remember that honor stems from character, not status. True respect is given to those who lead with integrity, humility, and compassion, not by titles or achievements. Navigating this complexity means learning to discern between those who seek honor and those who embody it. Let’s choose wisely who we lift up and learn to give honor where it’s genuinely due. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eQavWBQ7 #respectandhonor #LeadershipWithIntegrity #charactermatters #truerespect #navigatingrespect

“I am not racist because I don’t see colour/race.” (I know, it’s triggering.) Before Black History Month wraps up, we need to leave weaponizing and cherry-picking Martin Luther King Jr.’s (MLK) words to justify inaction or worse — colourblindness behind. ❌ The idea of a colourblind society may be well-intentioned, but it is an illusion of inclusion. It leaves people without the language to discuss race and examine their own biases. Colourblindness relies on the concept that race-based differences don’t exist and ignores the realities of systemic racism. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech, where he said that he wanted people to see his kids for the content of their character, not the colour of their skin – has resulted in some folks misinterpreting what he meant. They don’t seem to understand that his speech is a call to action for each of us to move from indifference to intentionally creating racial equity. ✔️He meant that you should not JUDGE someone based on the colour of their skin – but you should SEE who they are. Because if you can’t see someone’s lived experiences – how can you see them as a person? Race is such an ingrained social construct. To pretend it doesn’t exist erases the experiences of Black and racialized people and is just logically impossible. 🤦🏾♀️ ❌ Let’s shift our perspectives. Not seeing someone's race is not the goal. It used to be, but not today. 🗣️ Because if you don’t see my race, you don’t see me. ✔️The goal is to see the real experiences of others, understand why their stories are not heard in society, and work to respect our differences. #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #BHM365 #AntiBlackRacism #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #RealAllyship #Allyship #RacialGaslighting #InclusionFactor

Who truly deserves our honor? In a world where respect is often demanded but rarely earned, it’s important to remember that honor stems from character, not status. True respect is given to those who lead with integrity, humility, and compassion, not by titles or achievements. Navigating this complexity means learning to discern between those who seek honor and those who embody it. Let’s choose wisely who we lift up and learn to give honor where it’s genuinely due. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eN3J9tzg #respectandhonor #LeadershipWithIntegrity #charactermatters #truerespect #navigatingrespect

Goodness, Honor, Trust, Respect ... Values & Purpose Lest we forget ... on the 80th anniversary of D-Day the world comes together to remember the huge sacrifices made by all those who fought for our freedom - and to ensure future generations could flourish. King Charles III, at the end of his speech today, made these poignant remarks: "Among the names inscribed on the walls and pillars of this memorial are men and women from more than 30 different nations and many faiths. United, they fought together for what my grandfather, King George VI, described as ‘a world in which goodness and honour may be the foundation of the life of men in every land’. As we stand alongside their remaining friends and comrades on this hallowed ground, let us affirm that we will strive to live by their example, let us pray such sacrifice need never be made again and let us commit to carrying forward their resounding message of courage and resilience in the pursuit of freedom, tempered by the duty of responsibilities to others for the benefits of younger generations and those yet unborn. Our gratitude is unfailing and our admiration eternal.” We have much to do to honor the legacy afforded to us and to once again build a world where Values are Valued ... and if we fail to do this, they will, quite rightly, not forgive. https://lnkd.in/ed-q55bp #Dday #Values #ValuesAreValued #Good #Goodness #Trust #Honor #Respect #Purpose #Purposeful #PurposefulBritain #PurposefulWorld #PurposefulGovernment #PurposefulAmbassador

Wonderful post about how language matters. We want to recognize the barriers various groups of people face to create equitable and inclusive communities. By not “seeing” a certain group, you are erasing that experience and those unique barriers. An intersectional approach looks at the full picture of unique experiences and how we can create equitable strategies accordingly.

MLK Day reminds us: ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?’ Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy through action and service. #MLKDay

Have you ever wondered about Cyrillic and its origins or what it looks like? Below you can read the story, and see the original symbols and the ones we're using today (FYI the transition between the two happened very early in its creation)

War sucks… without question, it is unequivocally, the single most decisive demonstration of human failure. Amidst the chaos and destruction, pawns unwittingly sacrifice the children of their adversaries. Carter, a beacon of humanitarianism, advocates for the interconnectedness of humanity, echoing John Lennon’s vision of "IMAGINE" and Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of "One Planet, One People." As the 39th President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Carter epitomized true leadership during a challenging period in American history. He championed for the underprivileged and underserved, striving to make America a better place for all. Dubbed the "First Rock and Roll President," his legacy resonated with fans of the Allman Brothers in the 1970s. Rejecting the narrow-mindedness of bigotry, Carter emphasized benevolence as the cornerstone of a nation under God. He believed that a strong nation, akin to a strong individual, displays kindness, firmness, thoughtfulness, and restraint. In contrast, a weak nation resorts to bluster and insecurity-driven actions. “A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It is a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity.” ~ Jimmy Carter In a world marred by conflict, Jimmy Carter's words serve as a poignant reminder of the power of compassion and empathy in fostering a more harmonious society. Pass it on….. #JimmyCarter #Humanitarianism #Leadership #Peacebuilding