When you think about “paying it forward,” you probably think about donating money and time. There is a third and equally important way that great leaders pay it forward: they share their knowledge and experience with the next generation. Whether passing along the lessons you’ve learned through mentorships, informal conversations or guest lectures, you have …
Start 2022 thinking about your legacy. It’s not the last stage or end of your career, but a story being written each day of your working life. Ask yourself, “What will I do to ‘Better the World’ and Pay It Forward this year?” At Innolect, an important part of our mission is to serve others …
Hope Marches on at The Salvation Army in South Carolina which provides support to so many children, individuals, and families in need all year long. This Christmas season, Prisma Health made a significant contribution to support The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program and Red Kettle campaign in the Midlands and Upstate regions of the state.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year individuals, foundations and governments spend over $500 billion on efforts to improve the world. We fund research to cure cancer, send donations to help rebuild communities after natural disasters, give money to rescue animals, and …
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Harriet Tubman showed remarkable courage as a servant leader; she led more than three hundred fellow slaves to freedom after first escaping herself. Not content to simply enjoy her own freedom, she journeyed back into slave territory 19 times to guide friends, family and strangers to freedom. Servant leaders today, who follow Ms. Tubman’s stellar …
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Each weekday, NBC’s nightly news includes a final “Inspiring America” story. These stories showcase people who make a difference in the lives of others. They remind us that small actions can have a large impact to better our world. Consider, Jadav Payeng, “The Forest Man of India.” Saddened by how erosion and the changing ecosystem had destroyed the river island he loved, he began to plant one tree sapling each day on this decimated Island. Now, after almost 40 years, the trees he planted have reclaimed more than 1300 acres and become an Island with lush forests and abundant wildlife.