Monday, March 24, 2014 11 AM Eastern Time On VoiceAmerica Business
Exemplary Leadership: A Conversation with Jim Kouzes, One of the Nation's Most Trusted Sources of Best Practices on Leadership
 Since its original printing in 1987, The Leadership Challenge has been reprinted multiple times and more than a million copies sold worldwide. Jim Kouzes and his colleague, Barry Posner, based their work on extensive global research, exploring the fundamental questions of how and why leadership matters. The results of their research are "go to" resources for leaders across all sectors. Join Host Kate Ebner and Jim Kouzes on Monday for an exploration of the five practices of exemplary leaders -- and a look at how vision plays a role in becoming a leader who inspires commitment, loyalty and productivity in others. You will learn why experience alone does not equate to success. Leaders who heed Jim's message will learn proven practices for developing the skills, behaviors and perspectives needed for greatness as a leader.
Learn more about Jim Kouzes by clicking here.
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A Commitment to Opportunity for Girls in Anacostia featuring Sister Mary Bourdon, RJM and the Washington School for Girls
by Rachel Wold
 After a successful first year of her after-school program for girls in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, DC, Sister Mary Bourdon, RJM asked the parents, "What do you think? Should we start a school here?" They had just one question in return, "Will you be around for the long haul?" In this disadvantaged community, residents had seen non-profit groups come into the neighborhood only to pack up and leave after setbacks. Sister Mary replied, "Absolutely." 17 years later, she's still there.
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"How a Leopard Seal Fed Me Penguins"
 National Geographic sends photographers, scientists and other explorers all over the world so that we can be better educated about every corner of the globe. National Geographic's capacity to inspire wonder is just one of the reasons why we look forward to hosting four of their Explorers on Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life each spring. Rachel Wold of Nebo is preparing to guest host this series next month, so stay tuned for updates on this year's guests- we promise they'll educate, entertain and inspire you! For now, here's a fun story from National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen who had an unexpected run-in with a leopard seal while in Antarctica. Click here or on the photo to check it out.
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