John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach
"You have the greatness and the power. I just help you turn on the switch."
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MARVELOUS MONDAYS
February 13, 2012 - Issue 160
A Hero From Harlem
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Dear , |
 Welcome to Issue 160. If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link above to view it now. The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. Please feel free to forward "Marvelous Mondays" to others who will enjoy it. |
| ALTHEA GIBSON & DR. JOHNSON |
As we celebrate National Black HIstory Month, let's look at Athea Gibson (1927 - 2003) who went from the center of HarLem to the center of Wimbledon. Gibson was raised in a low income household in Harlem. She captured the attention of a physician, Dr. Walter Johnson, who was active in the black tennis community. From there, Gibson became an African American woman in an all white, exclusive tennis club. She was the first African-American woman ever to win the English Grand Slam Tennis Tournament, Wimbledon. She won 11 major titles including the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. She overcame great odds to accomplish amazing feats and inspired many. Gibson is truly a hero.
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EXERCISE
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I invite you to do two things this week:
- NAME A HERO IN YOUR LIFE. Is it a parent, a relative, a student, an employer, an employee, a Rabi or church minister, a teacher, a coach? Think of someone who has inspired you to acheive your goals and dreams. Then call them and say thanks. If you can't call that person, then call someone else and tell them the wonderful story. And of course please tell me who is your hero and the reason. I really want to know.
- HEROES NEED ENCOURAGEMENT. There is a hero out there waiting for your encouragement and help. It could be a young person, someone in a career change, someone with great potential who is struggling. Just take the simple step of picking up the phone, offering encourgagement, and asking how you can help. You will feel great. Please tell me the results.
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"I always wanted to be somebody. If I made it, it's
half because I was game enough to take a lot of punishment along the
way and
half because there were a lot of people who cared enough to
help me."
- Althea Gibson
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JOHN'S BIO
| John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate areas. In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters. He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement. John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting. He is also a life coach.
**John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.** |
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