Faith is taking the first step even though you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King, Jr The focus of this book is a worthy one. The author provides many real life examples of people stepping up and doing the right thing and how it has helped their lives and businesses.

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Think about this for a moment: everything that has EVER been accomplished began with someone taking a single step." pg 71 The main takeaway from Stepping Up, for me, is to stop looking to the government to solve problems -- whether they are local or global. All change begins at the grassroots level, when one person has an idea, and then talks with a neighbor, friend, colleague, coworker, etc. about it.Every child needs teaching training, modeling in the areas of character, relationships, identity, mission I greatly respect Family Life, it was a great resource for me in my role as a single father and still is for distributing articles on fatherhood to my students.

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However, I wish the book included more stories of men who were not CEOs, great athletes, etc. These men are in positions that very few if any of the men in prison I teach can relate to. If I was to take a poll and ask how many have ever gone elk hunting, mountain climbing, spent a few days or more at some lodge in the wilderness I'd be laughed at for asking. Your lungs with smoke from the front lines, and finish strong. Be prepared to shine when presented with your finest hour. Essence of the book: we all have our spheres of influence. This book is about taking responsibility in our areas of influence. Overcoming constraints, beginning where we are, finding the courage to try. Cowardice asks the question, Is it safe? Expediency ask the question, Is it politic? Vanity asks the question, Is it popular? But conscience asks the question, Is it right?" Martin Luther King, JrI had the fantastic opportunity to hear and see Dr. John Izzo during a staff event at the company I work for early this year. Even though he wasn't able to join us in real life, he managed to keep us challenged through a 90 minutes videoconference. Kudos to him for pulling this off. John Izzo is the bestselling author of six books and has advised over 500 companies across the globe on creating high engagement, purpose-driven workplaces. He has personally spoken to over one million people and his work has been featured by the likes of Fast Company, Investor’s Business Daily, CNN, Inc. Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. Each of us face decisions and stages in life that demand courage. Big or little, complex or straightforward, these One of the book's strengths is its emphasis on the interconnectedness of different areas of life, including relationships, finances, and personal growth. Izzo argues that taking responsibility in one area of life can lead to positive changes in other areas. He provides examples of individuals who have transformed their lives through this approach. A real man rejects passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously, and expects God's greater reward"