Breakfast with Fred: Mentoring a Generation of Leaders

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Motivation and Emotional Stability

The real genius of management is motivation. Emotional stability is probably the most underrated quality of an executive. Are you adept at motivating? How do you exhibit emotional stability? These excerpts from a vintage 1956 Fred Smith address to the Laundry and Cleaners Allied Trade Association highlight these two management keys.</p>

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What hurtful prejudices do I have?

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What is your understanding of grace?

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A father's legacy (1:22 mins)

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The Value of the Cross

Fred's impact 2 years later

Fred died two years ago on August 17th, 2007. His faith, his thinking, and his influence continue to impact many. As a tribute to Fred, would you tell others this week about...

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