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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
June 2, 2014 - Issue 280
From Silence to Eloquence
A Tribute to Maya Angelou
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Welcome to Issue 280. 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.
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| SHORT REFLECTION OF MAYA ANGELOU | |
We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Maya Angelou. Today we offer a tribute to her.
The Silence of Her Early Years. A childhood of abuse and suffering caused her such trauma that she stopped speaking for 5 long years.
Education. High school graduate.
Talents: Actress, dancer, singer, author of 30 books, poet, screenplay writer, composer, editor, master of 6 languages, and teacher.
Trailblazer. First African American woman to write a screenplay (called Georgia, Georgia) that was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Although she never attended college, she was called a college professor and received 30 honorary degrees.
Courage. A victim of racism herself, she was an effective advocate for civil rights and was selected by Dr. Martin Luther King to serve as Northern Coordinator for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
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Courage. "I think courage is the most important of of all virtues. Without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can be anything erratically - generous, kind. Without courage, people can shame you and blame you." Maya Angelou
Never Underestimate. "There are people you will meet once and never again, but don't underestimate anything. You meet somebody on the bus or at the supermarket, and you think they will never have any impact on your life. But don't underestimate." Maya Angelou
How She Lived Her Life: "What stands out to me most about Maya Angelou is not what she has done or written or spoken, it's how she lived her life. She moved through the world with unshakable calm, confidence and a fierce grace." Oprah Winfrey
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"When you get, give. When you learn, teach."
-Maya Angelou's grandmother
Maya's grandmother was an inspiration to her and influenced her dedication to learning and teaching.
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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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