Elevate U with Al -The Inspiration- DuncanElevate U with Al -The Inspiration- DuncanSelf-Development thought leader and columnist for The Black Collegian Magazine delivers articles, Q n A, and interviews with great minds. Helping college students and graduates take their knowledge to the next level.
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A State of Mind Called Time Pt. III
2008-05-10 01:20:00 “In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines success or failure.”–El Hajj El Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X) Have you ever met somebody that’s always late for class, work, and everything else, but has the nerve to be mad because he or she didn’t get to leave on time? Please tell me that’s not you. Are you one of those people that likes to be “fashionably late”? I know this More About: Time , Mind , State , State Of Mind
Words of Wisdom 11: Self-Sabotage
2008-04-11 18:05:00 Most of the obstacles people face in life are self-imposed. So remember... “You are guaranteed to win once you defeat the enemy within because…It’s ALL mental!” -Al “The Inspiration” Duncan Related Articles: The Dirty Dozen: Career Paralyzers You Should AvoidSeven Habits of Highly Effective EmployeesSelf-Assessment: Finding Out Who You Are Before Deciding What You ... More About: Words , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom , Sabotage
With Friends Like These...
2008-04-09 14:21:00 "Emotion can be the enemy. If you give in to your emotion, you lose yourself. You must be at one with your emotions because the body always follows the mind." -Bruce Lee Emotions are the guardians of your well-being. They are your friends and their primary objective is to ensure survival. They are arguably the most powerful force governing our behavior. There is an old adage, however, that More About: Friends
Words of Wisdom 22: Goal Getting
2008-04-06 16:40:00 There's a BIG difference between goal setting and goal getting. Here's a tip to make sure you're practicing the latter and not only the former. Break large goals into small, easily achieved steps. This will create a pattern of success and provide you with you milestones to celebrate. Related Articles: Seize the Opportunity (Procrastination) Time for action What comes first, action or motivation? More About: Words , Goal , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom
Top Ten Quotes: Maya Angelou
2008-03-22 16:28:00 (In honor of Women’s History Month) A legendary poet, one of the great voices of contemporary literature, civil rights activist, author of twelve best-selling books including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, actress, playwright, producer, director, historian, educator, outstanding orator, and Grammy Award winner, Dr. Maya Angelou is the quintessential Renaissance woman. The recipient of more More About: Quotes
Words of Wisdom 29: Networking
2008-03-22 16:16:00 It’s more important to ask someone for his/her contact info then it is to give them yours. Always get the other person’s info because you’ll have a chance to initiate further contact. Related Articles: 10 Powerful Networking Questions Network Your Way Into a Job The Basics of Networking Networking Really Works Women Find Nontraditional Ways to Network for Advancement More About: Words , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom
A Quick Lesson on Leadership VI
2008-03-22 15:59:00 Someone emailed this to me. It's funny and insightful. Enjoy! Lesson 6: A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field. While he was lying there a cow came by and crap on him. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was. The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there More About: Leadership , Quick
Top Ten Quotes: Mother Teresa
2008-03-21 01:06:00 (In honor of Women’s History Month) Nobel Peace Prize winner and world renowned humanitarian, Mother Teresa was one of the most outstanding examples of altruism and servant leadership in the history of the human race. She provided the world with a treasure trove of wisdom. Here are my ten favorite gems from Mother Teresa . 10. Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for More About: Quotes
Soft Skills - Why all the fuss?
2008-03-20 00:36:00 Q: "Al, what are soft skills and why all the fuss about them?" A: Soft skills are intrapersonal and interpersonal skills that determine a person's ability to excel or at least fit in a particular social structure, such as a project team, a company or even a jazz quartet. These skills include competencies in areas such as Emotional Intelligence, communication, leadership ability, etiquette, More About: Skills , Fuss
A Quick Lesson on Leadership V
2008-03-17 13:49:00 Someone emailed this to me. It's funny and insightful. Enjoy! Lesson 5: A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," said the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy." "Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients." The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough More About: Leadership , Quick
Words of Wisdom 3: Identity Theft
2008-03-16 13:45:00 What's in your wallet right now? If you're like most college students the answer is: no money! But there might be something in your wallet, purse, or pockets worth more than money--your identity. Here's a tip for protecting it from identity thieves. NEVER keep your social security card number, passwords, or account numbers in your purse or wallet. Related Articles: African Americans and More About: Words , Identity Theft , Wisdom , Theft , Words of Wisdom
A Quick Lesson on Leadership IV
2008-03-15 20:12:00 Someone emailed this to me. It's funny and insightful. Enjoy! Lesson 4: An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: "Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it. Moral of the More About: Leadership , Quick
Words of Wisdom 90: What's on Your Mind?
2008-03-14 23:27:00 Mind your mind. Studies have indicated that negative predictions about an experience are far more likely to come true then positive predictions. Think about that. The Million Dollar Question: When you say (or think) that something negative is going to happen and it does, did you predict the future or did you create the future? Related Articles: Six Ways to Turn Setbacks into Comebacks More About: Words , Mind , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom
A Poverty of Ambition
2008-03-11 22:22:00 “Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself.” –<?xml:namespace prefix = st2 /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Barack Obama, Knox College Commencement Address 2005 <?xml:namespace prefix = o /> Even after hearing the phrase “dream big” 3,297,391 times (or more) over the course of their life, most people still don’t get it. “Don’ More About: Poverty , Ambition
Words of Wisdom 9: Communication
2008-03-07 12:58:00 "Be skilled in speech so that you will succeed. The tongue of a man is his sword and effective speech is stronger than all fighting." -Kheti According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers the number one skill across the board that employers are looking for is the ability to communicate effectively. Related Articles: Public Speaking Tips On-Campus Interviewing: Strategies For More About: Communication , Words , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom
A Quick Lesson on Leadership III
2008-03-07 06:33:00 Someone emailed this to me. It's funny and insightful. Enjoy! Lesson 3: A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out. The Genie says, "I'll give each of you just one wish." "Me first! Me first!" says the admin. clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the More About: Leadership , Quick
A Lesson On Mastering the Lesson
2008-03-06 04:47:00 "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." -Frederick Douglass Do you find that you struggle with the same things over and over again? If so, you haven't mastered the lesson in the struggle. You probably already know that in life, lessons repeat themselves until you... Master the lesson. Shakespeare wrote, "Pain pays the price of each precious thing." And there's an old More About: Lesson
Words of Wisdom 24: Mistakes
2008-03-06 04:20:00 "Smart people learn from their mistakes; wise people learn from the mistakes of others." -Unknown Related Articles: Master the Lesson Six Career Mistakes to Avoid Navigating Your First 90 Days On The Job More About: Words , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom
A Quick Lesson on Leadership II
2008-03-06 03:50:00 Someone emailed this to me. It's funny and insightful. Enjoy! Lesson 2: A priest offered a nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg. The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?" The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up More About: Leadership , Quick
A Quick Lesson on Leadership I
2008-03-05 21:51:00 Someone emailed this to me. It's funny and insightful. Enjoy! Lesson 1: A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel." After thinking More About: Leadership , Quick
Inside the Mind of Anthony L. Harris
2008-02-18 22:32:00 It is rare to find a student that is as committed to the success of his fellow students as he is to his own success. Most students are boggled down with taking care of the academic and personal challenges that matter most—their own. Anthony L. Harris , however, is an entirely different story. From his days as a freshman at the University of Louisville in ’01-‘02 to receiving his master’s More About: Mind , Inside , The Mind
Top Ten Quotes: Frederick Douglass
2008-02-14 16:52:00 Today--right in the middle of Black History month where it belongs--is the unofficial, but widely accepted, birthday one of my most influential role models: Frederick Douglass. I’ve read all three of his autobiographies, several biographies, and his complete speeches and writings. With all of that Freddy D (hey…don’t be offended…that’s how we do it in the Hip-Hop generation) floating More About: Quotes , Frederick Douglass
Words of Wisdom 26: Attitude
2008-02-09 15:25:00 Beware of the attitudes of the people you associate with the most because attitudes are contagious. (I know it's common sense but...common sense and what you commonly do are quite often two entirely different things!) Related Articles: Constant Elevation: 7 Questions to Keep You on Point The Appropriate Attitude is Critical for Success in Corporate America What Will Employers Think of Your Body More About: Words , Wisdom , Words of Wisdom
Top Ten Quotes: Martin Luther King Jr.
2008-01-25 05:22:00 I spoken at quite a few MLK celebrations this week and I’ve also seen several tributes on TV. So, I’ve heard plenty of people quoting (and misquoting) Dr. King . In fact I would argue that he’s one of the most quoted people in history. Do you quote Dr. King? What’s your favorite Dr. King quote? Here are my top ten. 10. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. 9. Peace is More About: Martin Luther King , Quotes , Martin Luther , Martin Luther King Jr
Inside the Mind of Alicia English
2008-01-24 04:39:00 I spend a lot of time challenging young people; challenging them to grow; challenging them to elevate their thinking. Recently, a young lady turned the tables on me. I was just beginning a session on the power of networking when Alicia English —a senior marketing major at Alabama A&M University and President of Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Inc.—walked in. All of the students were More About: Mind , Inside , The Mind
Public Speaking Tips Pt. 2
2007-09-28 02:31:00 continued from part 1 Be Brief Recently, I was the keynote speaker at a welcome back dinner for the African-American Cultural Center at the University of Connecticut. I was supposed to deliver a 90 minute talk but the students were so engaged and had me so fired up that before we realized it, an hour and 45 minutes had gone by! You might be thinking, “Al, an hour and 45 minutes is More About: Tips , Public , Speaking , Public Speaking
Public Speaking Tips Pt. 1
2007-09-26 15:39:00 Q: As a motivational speaker and thought leader, do you have any suggestions or experience that you want to share? I understand that practice makes perfect. Do you have specific tips for improving public speaking? It could take an entire semester to answer this question. Are you talking about a motivational talk, an attorney’s closing argument, or a political or oratorical type of More About: Tips , Public , Speaking , Public Speaking
Inside the Mind of Wendy Wilson
2007-09-16 06:35:00 Wendy Wilson is the Director of Minority Advising and the ACE Fellowship Program Coordinator at Darton College in Albany, GA. We first met when I was speaking at Darton. Very quickly it became obvious that we had something in common—we were both determined to help people be successful. She and the students loved me, so she decided to book me for another engagement right on the spot. We’ve been More About: Mind , Inside , Wendy , Wend
Constant Elevation: 7 Questions to Keep You on Point
2007-09-11 16:08:00 Q: Mr. Duncan, how do you stay on point? How do you make sure that if you’re on the road to success nobody can pull you off? One of the harshest realties is: How your life turns out is all on you. No excuses. People and the environment have a significant impact on your development, but for the most part you have control over where you go and the people that play a major role in your life- More About: Questions , Point
In Plastic We Trust: 4 Keys for Smart Credit Card Use Pt. 4
More articles from this author:2007-09-02 15:23:00 (continued from part 3) 4. Balance Make more than the minimum payment and avoid maxing out your card(s). The best thing you can do with your credit card(s) is pay off the balance every month. Paying off the balance in full will make your charges less costly in the long run and will help to nullify the APR. Also, this keeps your card free for any emergencies. If you can’t afford to pay off More About: Card , Credit , Smart , Credit Card , Plastic 1, 2 |
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