Ben McAdams, now a U.S. Congressman representing Utah, served as the Salt Lake County Mayor from January 2013 …
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LeadershipEditor's Pick
How a President Faced Shame With Courage and Kept His Promise at Any Cost
by Emma Luby Emma LuFrom the grand halls of France to the humble streets of America, history has shown that a leader’s …
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LeadershipEditor's Pick
Crossing Boundaries: An Immigrant’s Reflections on America’s Promises and Principles (Part I)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCao Changqing is a freelance writer based in New York. Born and raised in China, he draws on …
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Peace and ConflictEditor's Pick
What True Courage Really Means — and Why It’s More Than Just Bravery
by Max Luby Max LuSometimes, the bravest thing you can do is say no. And in a world that often rewards obedience, …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Timeless Wisdom of Zuo Zongtang: 4 Powerful Life Lessons From a Qing Dynasty Hero
by Emma Luby Emma LuZuo Zongtang, one of the most respected statesmen of late Qing China, was a figure of literary elegance …
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WisdomFeatured
Zhang Zhidong’s Life Lessons: Wisdom, Restraint, and Reform
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Zhidong (1837-1909), courtesy name Xiaoda and literary name Xiangtao, was a prominent statesman, military leader, and one …
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At the age of 39, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was struck by polio, a disease that would confine him …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
How a Modern Age Can Combine Confucianism and Taoism in Leadership
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrIn an era where leadership is constantly evolving, the need for ethical and effective practices has never been …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Liu Xiu’s Path to Power: Winning Hearts to Unify China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAfter Liu Xuan established his capital in Luoyang, he needed a capable and trustworthy official to stabilize the …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
How Chiang Kai-Shek Handled His Wife’s Admirer With Wisdom and Grace
by Emma Luby Emma LuThroughout history, tales of powerful leaders and their encounters with admirers of their loved ones have been a …