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Neal Woodson
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Teacher/Author/Speaker helping people give a $#!+ about helping people.
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Neal Woodson @nealwoodson.bsky.social · Dec 6
"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt
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We have big problems in our world and to solve them we need leaders who understand the power of leading through service.
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#leadership #humanexperience
Stop the foolishness. We need real leaders in business.
Here is a question that should be no less than priority one for business leaders today. How do we do business in a way that makes the world a better place while, at the same time, allowing organiza…
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December 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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December 7, 1941 … “a date which will live in infamy.” Today we honor and remember.
December 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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It’s newsletter Friday. This week we look at the opportunity in giving a sh!t about others.

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#newsletter #givingashit
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THE En.Dubbs LETTER 12/5/25 We care about you … maybe      I recently went to one of the big office supply stores, we’ll call them Paper Clips, to get some things printed and copied. When I approach...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Being of service isn’t convenient, but without it, we fall.

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#givingashit #service #humanexperience
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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What is the best leadership style? 100s of studies give the exact same answer.
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What Is the Best Leadership Style? 100s of Studies -- and Adam Grant -- Give the Exact Same Answer
A new study combed through a mountain of research to determine the most effective leadership style once and for all.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Leadership is not about getting followers, it’s about getting followers to bring their best to make the mission a success.
#leadership #humanexperience
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Stop the foolishness. We need real leaders in business.
nealwoodson.net/2025/11/04/s...
#leadership #humanexperience
Stop the foolishness. We need real leaders in business.
Here is a question that should be no less than priority one for business leaders today. How do we do business in a way that makes the world a better place while, at the same time, allowing organiza…
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December 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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While you’re working hard to get results today, you must never forget the opportunity you have to impact lives tomorrow.
#service #humanexperience #impact
December 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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The path to happiness begins with being thankful.
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#thanksgiving #gratitude
Thanksgiving. A path to happiness.
Happiness. We all want it. We have a whole “self-help” industry built around it. Yet, sadly, many seem to never achieve it.According to research, one of the keys to happiness is satisfaction, the j…
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November 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Yes, it’s the day after Thanksgiving but it’s a Friday and that means a newsletter. This one is directed at marketing.

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#newsletter #marketing
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THE En.Dubbs LETTER 11/28/25 When marketing, be helpful, not annoying      I got an email from a bookstore I frequent. It was a reading pick list that was supposed to be for me but I never would hav...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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By endeavoring to see some good in every situation, you can keep moving forward despite obstacles. This is both an opportunity and a blessing. Try it.
#thanksgiving #gratitude
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Have a grateful Thanksgiving!
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November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Thanksgiving. A path to happiness.
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#thanksgiving #gratitude
Thanksgiving. A path to happiness.
Happiness. We all want it. We have a whole “self-help” industry built around it. Yet, sadly, many seem to never achieve it.According to research, one of the keys to happiness is satisfaction, the j…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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On the Purposefully Human Radio Hour #5, Sarah Andrews discusses intentionality, generous assumptions, and the power of pausing. Have a listen.

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#purposefullyhuman #humanexperience #peoplefirst
PURPOSEFULLY HUMAN | RADIO HOUR | EPISODE #5 | Purposefully Human
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Everyone has gifts and talents. Be grateful for them, yes, but more importantly, use them to make the world a better place.
#thanksgiving #gratitude #service
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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When you realize you have enough, you have everything.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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College is about learning how to think. Your corporate training needs to do the same.
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#training #learning
What people get wrong about college is what they get wrong about training at work.
“[People] must be taught how to think, not what to think.” -Margaret Mead Let’s clear up one misconception right here. College is not for teaching people how to do a job. It may teach some skills o…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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This week’s newsletter is, appropriately, centered on gratitude. Take a look.
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#thanksgiving #gratitude
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THE En.Dubbs LETTER 11/21/25 The Wisdom of Gratitude      It is at this time of year that many of us take time to think about what we have, what we don’t have, what successes we’ve enjoyed, and what...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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If you’re not thinking about these five leadership tools, start.
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5 Leadership Skills That Will Define Executive Success In 2025
A new set of leadership skills will be required in 2025. Ambitious leaders and thoughtful executives should focus on these five leadership capabilities in the new year.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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The pursuit of worthwhile, meaningful work that creates value for the world rather than just our own interests is where we find the best of our humanity.
#humanexperience #peoplefirst
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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What people get wrong about college is what they get wrong about training at work. 
nealwoodson.net/2025/10/28/w...
#training #learning
What people get wrong about college is what they get wrong about training at work.
“[People] must be taught how to think, not what to think.” -Margaret Mead Let’s clear up one misconception right here. College is not for teaching people how to do a job. It may teach some skills o…
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November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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When you put the needs of your audience or your customers first, you make magic.
#humanexperience #peoplefirst #customerexperience
November 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.

UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.

Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its CEO's pay package is nearly $69M.

Imagine the difference if biz leaders actually cared about people.
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Our humanity has been used, forced into compliance, sold to, and bought—this has to change.
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#humanexperience #peoplefirst
#purposefullyhuman
What happened to the humans?
If space aliens visited us thousands of years ago and returned today, I think one of their first thoughts would be, “What happened to the humans? They held such promise. They were so good at connec…
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November 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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The real meaning behind giving a $#!+ is about willingness. Willingness to sacrifice and be inconvenienced by giving up time and personal pursuits to improve the lives of others.

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#givingashit #service #humanexperience
November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM