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Proving God Wrong

Today I attended a Business Leaders Insight lunch. It is hosted by the Crankset Group, a small business development network that has been a significant resource for my business. There was a panel discussion with two men that have grown

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Posted in Attitude, business, Change, crisis, Depth, Joy, Leadership, Meaning, mind set

Men’s Mental Health and Suicide

Today I was interviewed on “The Grateful Dad” radio show.  The episode highlighted the issue of men’s mental health. I shared my story of struggling with bipolar disorder and my road to recovery such as it is. Sally Spencer-Thomas of

Posted in Attitude, crisis, depression, mental illness, Mental Wellness

Four Easy Ways to Remain Hopeless

There’s a scene from the movie Braveheart when William Wallace loses all hope and lays down to die at the hands of the enemy. The gleam in his eye for the mission is extinguished. I’ve seen that deflated look in

Posted in adaptation, Attitude, Change, Cognitive distortions, crisis, despair, Hope
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Jeff Vankooten is a speaker and author focusing on the power of resilience to effectively engage the challenges of change. He helps leaders, businesses, and organizations develop the skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly unpredictable business environment.
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