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Comment from Earl Corp
I'm glad to see you doing these. Too many civilians confuse management with leadership. I like the examples you gave with standing up to bullys. Very nice job.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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I'm glad to see you doing these. Too many civilians confuse management with leadership. I like the examples you gave with standing up to bullys. Very nice job.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Earl
Comment from judiverse
Good points in this. Many times a crowd has witnessed a person being assaulted, and no one does anything to help. They lack the courage to do anything. Yes, it takes courage to step up and do the right thing. Great comment about courage in your last sentence. People act even though they're afraid show real courage. In your next to the last paragraph, I'd make that "As leaders," as the plural "we" follows. judi
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Good points in this. Many times a crowd has witnessed a person being assaulted, and no one does anything to help. They lack the courage to do anything. Yes, it takes courage to step up and do the right thing. Great comment about courage in your last sentence. People act even though they're afraid show real courage. In your next to the last paragraph, I'd make that "As leaders," as the plural "we" follows. judi
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Got it. Done. Thanks.
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You're welcome. This was a great idea for your writing project. judi
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, sir, I would have gladly liked to have given you a six on every chapter of this fine essay, but unfortunately, they just don't give us enough to go around. Thankfully, today I have one and can reward you properly.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Yes, sir, I would have gladly liked to have given you a six on every chapter of this fine essay, but unfortunately, they just don't give us enough to go around. Thankfully, today I have one and can reward you properly.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you so much, Ric. Bill
Comment from Sally Law
Thank you, Bill. This is wonderful too. I was bullied terribly for a whole year in junior high because I refused the romantic advances of a boy in school. His fondness for me turned to jealousy and hatred. It was awful. My mother was having a difficult go in her second marriage and I didn't tell her. I really should have. My friends finally saw it as it progressed to public places, and I finally stood up to him, literally. Thank you for sharing.
Sending you my very best,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Bill. This is wonderful too. I was bullied terribly for a whole year in junior high because I refused the romantic advances of a boy in school. His fondness for me turned to jealousy and hatred. It was awful. My mother was having a difficult go in her second marriage and I didn't tell her. I really should have. My friends finally saw it as it progressed to public places, and I finally stood up to him, literally. Thank you for sharing.
Sending you my very best,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you, Sal. I think everyone got it from someone at some time.
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So true. This went on way too long. Messed with me.
Sal :))
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Another well written and stated essay. It made me think of my sister for all her faults will speak up or act . It made me remember being a bullies prey in school, and those who befriended me suddenly disappear. As you so eloquently write courage is the willingness to step up when others step back.
Best wishes
Mary
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Another well written and stated essay. It made me think of my sister for all her faults will speak up or act . It made me remember being a bullies prey in school, and those who befriended me suddenly disappear. As you so eloquently write courage is the willingness to step up when others step back.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thanks, Mary
Comment from nomi338
For me it all comes down to will you or won't you?
Will you stand and fight, or will you run away in fright?
The decision to stand and fight will often render surprising result.
Running away in fright is rarely well thought out and can result in your running headlong into disaster. You could fall off a cliff, you could be run over by a speeding vehicle, You could run into a wild and marauding animal. Any number of bad things can happen to someone running away in fear. So, I say, instead of running away, stand and fight, even if it takes all day.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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For me it all comes down to will you or won't you?
Will you stand and fight, or will you run away in fright?
The decision to stand and fight will often render surprising result.
Running away in fright is rarely well thought out and can result in your running headlong into disaster. You could fall off a cliff, you could be run over by a speeding vehicle, You could run into a wild and marauding animal. Any number of bad things can happen to someone running away in fear. So, I say, instead of running away, stand and fight, even if it takes all day.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thanks, nomi
Comment from BethShelby
To step forward and do something brave when you don't absolutely have to, it isn't easy, but sometimes you're in a situation where there is no choice but to act, and you realize you are stronger than you thought you were. The next time there is a need to step out with courage, you might be more inclined to do it. I think it can grows over time. Hopefull a good leader is mature enough to show courage.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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To step forward and do something brave when you don't absolutely have to, it isn't easy, but sometimes you're in a situation where there is no choice but to act, and you realize you are stronger than you thought you were. The next time there is a need to step out with courage, you might be more inclined to do it. I think it can grows over time. Hopefull a good leader is mature enough to show courage.
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thanks, Beth, for giving this a look. Bill
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Courage is once of the hardest things to retain and having the courage in battle when we have the chance of losing is a hard pill to swallow. I have had to muster the courage many times since being widowed, in a foreign country, on my own and having to undergo surgery. It was a tough battle at the time and thankfully I planned well for it and recovered quickly. In war, courage is a whole different ball game as the enemy is unpredictable and our own life and the lives of others are on the line. I have been scared on occasions, especially when being attacked by someone verbally and we have to stand our ground and gain the courage to fight back. I loved your last line to sum up here, we can be courageous even when we are terrified, much enjoyed Bill. I have loved this series and your serious side, it has been a pleasure to read all of these posts, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Courage is once of the hardest things to retain and having the courage in battle when we have the chance of losing is a hard pill to swallow. I have had to muster the courage many times since being widowed, in a foreign country, on my own and having to undergo surgery. It was a tough battle at the time and thankfully I planned well for it and recovered quickly. In war, courage is a whole different ball game as the enemy is unpredictable and our own life and the lives of others are on the line. I have been scared on occasions, especially when being attacked by someone verbally and we have to stand our ground and gain the courage to fight back. I loved your last line to sum up here, we can be courageous even when we are terrified, much enjoyed Bill. I have loved this series and your serious side, it has been a pleasure to read all of these posts, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thank you very much, Dolly, for your kind and generous review. Bill
Comment from kahpot
Courage, comes in many forms, standing for ourselves, to me is not courage, this is survival, school bullies "Boo Haa" all cowards,5 schools by the time I was 14, many cowards silenced, many friends made though wary, for others we fight, for life's common plight, again I love these reads, they really get the mind working****kahpot
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Courage, comes in many forms, standing for ourselves, to me is not courage, this is survival, school bullies "Boo Haa" all cowards,5 schools by the time I was 14, many cowards silenced, many friends made though wary, for others we fight, for life's common plight, again I love these reads, they really get the mind working****kahpot
Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thanks, kahpot
Comment from lyenochka
Loved your essay on courage and how perfect with the Lion's song / speech at the end. It's also good to know that the leader not only needs courage but needs to know how to encourage those he leads.
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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Loved your essay on courage and how perfect with the Lion's song / speech at the end. It's also good to know that the leader not only needs courage but needs to know how to encourage those he leads.
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Comment Written 22-Mar-2023
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023
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Thanks, Helen
