As my kids have grown up, I've told them it's good to have some really good bad examples. That may sound contrary to what kids usually hear, but bear with me. My son had outstanding basketball coaches ...

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Every leader makes a mistake occasionally. Some mistakes are minor and won’t have too much of a negative impact. Other mistakes, however, can set a bad example for the leader’s team, whether it’s ...

When politicians want our votes, they ask us to elect them in order to serve not only us “but our children and children’s children.” That is a great goal in government. However, politicians leave that ...

Dr. Phil McGraw said that he “probably used bad examples” when he compared the threat of the coronavirus to the deaths each year in auto accidents, pool drownings and smoking-related illnesses. His ...

A court in Mississippi and the Los Angeles Dodgers have made some questionable choices. They could have set good examples. Heroes are hard to find and, when you do find them, they don’t always make ...