Gregory L Cruell

Many scientists have agreed that the mind is the seat of consciousness and awareness, the essence of our being that further governs our character and behavior. One study reports that the mind thinks between 60,000 and 80,000 thoughts a day. That's an average of 2500 - 3300 thoughts per hour Other experts estimate 50,000 thoughts per day, which means about 2100 thoughts per hour. Most agree that over half of our thoughts are negative. Negative thoughts can impact behavior and shape identity. You may be thinking, "I am a positive person, how can I have negative thoughts?" Positive people can have negative thoughts. They just may not express them outwardly. It was psychologist William James that once stated, "when you alter your thinking, you alter your life." As we alter our thinking we begin to live a brand new life. Change the way that you think and change your life and the lives of those around you.

The story of the prodigal son depicts at one time or another various phases of life. If you have ever been the victim of bad choices, or hurt from the past, The Father's Kiss is the catalyst for turning personal tragedy into triumph. From The Father's Kiss you receive grace, reconciliation, restoration, validation and affirmation. Once you have received The Father's Kiss, now others will also be "kissed" by the gift and grace of God that your life has become. The impact of the embrace of "The Father's Kiss" will change you and those around you forever.

This 3rd and final book of the Ethnos Leadership Process contains the 4 sessions of the competencies module, or "The Investment is Worth It." Competence is the capacity to function in one's profession successfully and efficiently. It includes a combinatio

Designed to pursue and acquire future capabilities that helps other to discover that it's never too late to learn what we are capable of.

From a leadership perspective, character refers to the ethical and moral traits of a person. These traits can be used to assist in giving the leader his or her individuality. The character of a person is evident, no matter what the situation. Behavior can