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Mastering the Art of Communication: The Unspoken Influence
I have worked with youth for the past 30 years. Each time I enter a room full of teens, I scan the room to look, not for vocalization,...
George Engel
Mar 1, 20244 min read


The Art of Listening in Leadership: Key to Transformational Success
Imagine walking into a room filled with the buzzing energy of passionate professionals, each voice trying to rise above the other,...
George Engel
Feb 23, 20244 min read


The Battle Within: Heart vs. Head in Unleashing Your Vision and Passion.
"Where is fancy bred, in the heart or in the head?" This intriguing question from Willy Wonka in the classic film "Willy Wonka and the...
George Engel
Dec 31, 20233 min read


Cadillac Level Leadership
On November 26, 2022, Auburn University experienced more than just a game. While they faced a tough loss to their intrastate rival,...
George Engel
Oct 30, 20232 min read


The Essence of Salt and Integrity
Discover the powerful parallel between the essence of salt in cooking and the integrity that shapes character. Explore how integrity is the
George Engel
Oct 23, 20233 min read


The Authentic Leadership Legacy: Learning from a Simple Handshake
"Authenticity is the alignment of head, mouth, heart, and feet - thinking, saying, feeling, and doing the same thing - consistently. This...
George Engel
Oct 16, 20232 min read


Touching the Stars: How My Dreams and Failures Carved My Path
From my earliest memories, I dreamed of going into space. As a child nurtured on tales from "Star Trek," "Star Wars," and the real-life...
George Engel
Oct 9, 20232 min read


The Momentum of Life: Trains, Growth, and Never Stopping
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a vast expanse of green, broken only by shimmering steel tracks. I was lucky enough to grow up...
George Engel
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Helping Gen Z Students Find Their "Why" in the Classroom
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;" data-rte-preserve-empty="true">Discover how personal mission statements can increase student engagement, purpose, and motivation in the classroom. Includes a ready-to-use lesson plan and worksheet for teachers.</p>
George Engel
Jun 19, 20192 min read
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