All Our Full Posts Are In This Page Directory For Quick Topic Reference

We like to keep things clean and easy on our website. This user-friendly page directory is intended make it very easy to find every page on our website in one spot. We'll break the pages down under our specific navigation blocks you see in the right margin of every page. As we add new content, those posts will be added to this page directory.

Part of this structure might go against best practices for SEO, but our most important goal is providing quality content for our readers.  We hope this page makes it convenient for all of you to find specific pages.  

Pages From Guest Authors

In this section, we've grouped certain pages from guest authors. You'll also find links in the specific sections below. The following pages come from T.O. Illustratio.

Advocates for Truth

Vacillating Values and Vanishing Vigilance 

The Sword of Damocles 

Why Do We Learn History?

What Makes Good Leadership Qualities?

The Bus Stop

Words  With Meaning of Power

Greed and Envy in Moderation

Our Page Directory Posts Pertaining to Being Accountable for Our Actions

The following pages are linked to the pages under the "Being Accountable for Your Actions" button located in the right margin. The anchor page gives an overview of the difference between accountability and responsibility. It also provides some action steps and links to specific pages that go deeper into detail on specific topics.

"How to be More Responsible" is a round table discussion among our editorial team that takes our readers farther along in setting the mindset to use our collective skills to become accountable for our own actions. We structured our navigation bar in a way to provide the "why" in this block and some of the "how" pages under the next button. Our editors will be open in sharing our own failures and challenges along the path to being more responsible.

"The Difference Between Accountability and Responsibility" gives our readers greater insight into not only the differing definitions of two words often seen as the same, but also how responsibility is a necessary step in becoming accountable. The words are linked in importance because one cannot be achieved without the other.

"Vacillating Values and Vanishing Vigilance" is the first installment from guest author T.O. Illustratio. We will be posting more from this author who will challenge us with some content that will probably create some strong opinions. But hopefully they will also lead us to use the specific skills in the "Empowered Action Group Resources" section to bridge any divisions and lead us to solving problems.

"Eugenics in America" sheds light on the history of discounting the value of human life in America and around the world. This is one of those subjects that scares some people away. It's easier to overlook bad things, but "we aren't in Kansas anymore" and we need to face the truth. (Younger readers can Google that quote from the Wizard of Oz to understand the relevance.)

The Sword of Damocles is the second installment from guest author T.O. Illustratio. The author uses an explanation from this old story by Cicero to paint a picture of current times and the ramifications of our decisions. Sitting back and ignoring problems is also a decision and also carries long-lasting consequences. The author hits on a hot-button issue in this page. Not the last time you will read about such topics on this website as we simplify leadership development.

The Age of Entitlement takes on the twisting of words by both sides of the two-headed monster that controls American politics. The word "entitlement" has been used to promote self-serving agendas from both sides while not offering any concrete solutions from either side. It is our job as accountable citizens of America to sort through the bull to find the truth.

Inspirational Quotes About Life is a collection of empowering messages from a variety of writers. We added container blocks for a few of the authors because they had so many inspiring quotes. We'll add to this list over time and we'll also feature some of these people on our home page in short videos that will change every week or so. 

The Power of Your Words is written from the perspective of our editor who shared a personal story of overcoming codependency. In this page you will read how intentions play a big role, along with other factors that make words either tools to build and empower, or to tear down and cause long-lasting harm.

Who is Morally Responsible? In this page we look back at "the good old days" and compare them to today. We point out the power of our next generation to bring about positive change if they are equipped with the right information.

What Is a Responsible Citizen? Someone who looks for the good in people. Someone who always endeavors to model infectious enthusiasm for life and for what can be accomplished when they know the truth, learn leadership skills, and then put them into action.

Motivational Quotes for Success is packed with statements and phrases to help you sharpen the saw and build confidence to blow past adversity and achieve any goal you set.

Why Do We Learn History is another story from T.O. Illustratio who shares the effort of a teacher to impress upon his students the important reasons for learning the truth about history and how it affects our present day and future. 

When we Set the Right Expectation, we empower people to reach their potential. Lowering acceptable standards only keeps them locked in mediocrity and reliance on someone else "taking care of them. We help people when we show them how to help themselves.

"What Makes Good Leadership Qualities?" is described in the unique writing style of guest author T.O. Illustratio 

"The Bus Stop" is another inspiring story from T.O. Illustratio that shows us how offering kindness always come back to us. 

Our Right to Freedom of Speech is linked to freedom of choice. But the thing about choice is this: We can rationalize in our own minds our freedom of choice beliefs in the same way we rationalize all our actions. If we absolve ourselves of responsibility, we can justify anything.

What is Morality and Ethics? It's generally accepted in academic and philosophical circles that morality and ethics are very similar and often interchangeable. We're going to challenge that thinking a little bit.

Words of Affirmation can have immediate and long-lasting effects on people. I'm writing this page from my own experience, having used them and received them many times.

T.O. Illustratio offers a parody of demons seeking control over their humans using Words With Meaning of Power. "For our part, these words are merely a means to an end. For the humans, they evoke passion which directs actions. Be mindful of the fundamental principle in our work to lead the humans to slowly destroy themselves. Our amusement is heightened when they turn on each other and the surest way for us to succeed is by what we block from their minds."

Greed and Envy In Moderation is the title of this column by guest author T.O. Illustratio. 

It's always been a challenging journey on the road to accountability. The pitfalls, the obstructions, the doubts, and the distractions require focus on the destination. If we don't know where we're going any path will take us there. The Paradox of Tolerance is one such distraction, an ominous pitfall for any responsible citizen of America.

The Freedom Riders Left Things Better Than They Found Them. It's Our Time Now!

Empowered Action Group Resources

The following pages are linked to the pages under the "Empowered Action Group Resources" button located in the right margin of every page. This part of our page directory will focus on direct skills to help our readers lead the charge in becoming accountable citizens of America. This begins with establishing concrete core values that guide every part of our life.

"What is a Character Trait" begins the process of setting definitive core values by explaining character traits and how they play a vital role in aligning our character traits with what will become our guiding core values. An easy process is presented to help our readers establish their own core values.

"The Art of Listening" is part one of a two-part message about the most valuable tool in building relationships, developing trust, and assuming leadership roles. In this page we lay the groundwork for learning to listen with the intent to hear and understand first, then to be understood.

"How to Listen Better" is the follow-up page to "The Art of Listening." We go much deeper into specific skills and share some personal experiences from our editorial team. We also add in an explanation of critical listening. This skill is not always understood and in today's environment it is very important.

"How to Stop Being Codependent" is devoted to explaining the trap many people fall into and offering a first person experience in how to free yourself from this situation. Accountability begins with the person in the mirror. We need to detach from anything holding us back from being the servant leader that is found in all of us.

"What is My Personality Type" is an important page because it gives us expert advice on understanding our own personalities and then gives us the skills to better relate to every person we meet. Trust will be established and relationships will improve as we use the skills highlighted in this "how" section.

Step By Step Goal Setting describes a proven 7 step plan for goal achievement. It will work for any person and is written by one of our editors who doesn't like list-building and struggled for a long time with finishing things, even with finishing plans originating from very good ideas. We also offer a second, more detailed goal setting process for those of you who love list-building and details.

Goal Setting and Time Management is a follow up page to our post about step by step goal setting. We go deeper into an important characteristic that will improve every relationship. This is based on the wisdom of John Maxwell, who in our opinion is the best teacher of leadership development. 

Fear of Failure is written from the perspective of our editor with the personality that doesn't like lists. You'll read a personal story of overcoming fear of failure and we'll also share some better synonyms for understanding that failure is part of success.

How to Feel Empowered is written within the context of a question posed by a young person. In this page we offer some ways to lift past the acrimony and stress that tends to bog us down. Empowerment starts from within and these actions will help that process gain momentum. 

How To Hold People Accountable shows you methods to lead people to new levels of personal accountability without shaming them or tearing them down. You will read how to encourage them to grow personally and professionally.  

Habits of Highly Effective People offers the amazing insight of Stephen Covey. We present his 7 habits that will transform your life.

The Power of Habit details how habits have no moral quality. There are no good habits or bad habits. You might be doing bad things over and over, but the focus there is on the act. Habits are merely repetition.

Common Sense Is Not Common describes the fallout from a movement that sought to silence any discussion on important topics, leading to an absence of rational thinking and common sense decisions. 

Goal Setting Activities for Students is our proven process of empowering the next generation of leaders to be confident, humble, impactful team builders. 

Five Truths for Personal Growth will guide you to the perfect match of intent and action to produce maximum achievement. 

These Leadership Quotes by Great Leaders will give you daily doses of courage and determination to choose the path that takes you to your greatest success.

Advocates for Truth is another installment from T.O. Illustratio set in a seminar form of graduating truth seekers. "Never forget that you as advocates for truth are working diligently to create authentic dialogue to lead people to those fundamental truths."

The list of Different Types of Leadership are as unique as puzzle pieces. They work in tandem with the other pieces to create a finished picture. There isn't a one-size fits all style, but there are certain traits that guide the various styles of leadership.

We had the subject line that would become this page up on our story board for a little while when we received a reader review about our fledgling website. Lets diplomatically say it didn't offer rave reviews of our content, nor our writing styles. But it did help us add some things to this page that would delve into the question, "How Do You Show Gratitude?"

I'll show you how a Diary of Gratitude helped push me through a pathway that had been opened by an example of leadership and service to others.

"If I could do it over again, if I had another chance I would..." The lament of so many of us who wish we had another opportunity as we look at our lives. All of us in the editorial room have felt this and wondered? And we know of others who have the same thoughts. In this page we'll share some easy to initiate actions setting you on the path to understand How to Find Your Purpose.

We're sharing some deeper first person background information in this page. We'll use our roundtable version again to tell a little more about the editors while also leading you to consider, What is Your Purpose?

I have a different perspective from my co-editor on this concept of The Difference Between Leadership and Management because my life experience in both was so much different than the inspiring story you read in our page about servant leadership.

Servant Leadership is what our website is all about. It's overall concept is what inspires our pages and is what we've focused on for years. Those two words, servant and leadership, bring in so many different character traits on their own, and when combined, they become one of the most powerful forces in our nation.

"Why Was It Important?" This question if utilized correctly can help inspire passion and purpose, simplify effective leadership development, and also help us use the lessons from history to improve our nation and all our fellow citizens. 

Tools are neither good, nor evil on their own. Intent, direction, and accuracy determine their value as a means to build or destroy. The purpose of the group is like nuclear power. This dynamic source of energy can provide power to vast areas. It has the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of people.

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