When I asked Dr. Ivan Misner who had been a Force for Good in his life, he didn’t hesitate. “My freshman history teacher, Mr. Romero.” After losing every student council race and promising never to run again, Ivan was unexpectedly chosen by Mr. Romero – despite his classmates’ protests. That single moment of belief changed everything. It gave Ivan the confidence to lead, win elections, and ultimately found BNI, creating opportunity for millions.
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Better & Better, Forever & Ever – The Better Newsletter #116
My mantra for 2026 is BE the pattern interrupt. Reflect on what you don’t want and replace it with what you do. Trade harmful habits for helpful ones. Life gets better when we focus on what we want—again and again.
Bad News, Good News – The Better Newsletter #114
Many of us don’t feel like we’re the pilot of our time. Months blur into years, and it can feel impossible to get caught up. Taking time to reflect on the people, places, and experiences that mattered is a powerful way to honor what’s been time well spent – and to intentionally pilot the year ahead.
Stop Yelling at Barking Dogs – The Better Newsletter #113
Years ago, I signed our Jack Russell Terrier up for obedience training. At our first session, he was so excited he wouldn’t stop barking.
So, I yelled “STOP BARKING!” Our instructor smiled and said, “Yelling at your barking dog just makes him think, Great, now we’re both barking. Try modeling the behavior you want instead.”
Circumstances change. Our desire to connect, doesn’t – The Better Newsletter #110
Why do some messages stay relevant for decades while others fade away? During a recent Tongue Fu! workshop, a participant asked why the book Tongue Fu! still resonates as powerfully today as when it was first published. The answer is simple: when you speak to the human condition—our desire for connection, growth, meaning, and being seen—your message becomes both timely and timeless. Circumstances change, but what we long for doesn’t. When your writing reflects the universal truths we all live, struggle with, and aspire to, your words become a force for good today… and for years to come.
Lead Your Legacy
When Angela Tennison picked up the phone to volunteer for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, she had no idea that one small act of courage would shape her life’s purpose. From the White House to the Department of Education, Angela’s journey reveals how ordinary choices can create extraordinary, lasting impact—and challenges us all to ask: Are we leading an intentional legacy or an accidental one?