This group of active-duty, retired, and military family students has just broken the mold… They are the second class to complete the 15-week accelerated Orthopedic Technology program with the Georgia VECTR Center at Central Georgia Technical College “If there were medals for endurance they would have them all,” said Orthopedic Technology instructor and program chair, Crystal Black. “They all balanced an accelerated format for this program in a fashion that is exemplary of their character.” Black spoke to their “unbreakable” spirit accomplishing a feat that will lead them to crucial jobs in the healthcare industry. According to ZipRecruiter, the national average for an entry level orthopedic tech is $46,000-56,000. The program began in June with 9 students graduating today. https://www.gavectr.org

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Week 9 – The Law of Magnetism “Who you are is who you attract.” Hello Leaders, Maxwell teaches us that we don’t attract who we want—we attract who we are. This law reminds us that the qualities within us act like a magnet, drawing in people with similar character, values, and mindset. 🔑 Key Takeaways from Chapter 9: - Attitudes attract: Positive leaders attract positive people. Negative leaders draw in negativity. - Values connect: Shared values create trust and loyalty. People are drawn to leaders who live out what they believe. - Energy multiplies: Driven, disciplined leaders naturally attract people who are also motivated and willing to grow. - Like attracts like: If you want stronger, more capable people on your team, you must first become stronger and more capable yourself. Leadership isn’t just about recruiting talent—it’s about developing yourself so that the right people naturally want to follow you. Reflection Question: What qualities in yourself do you see reflected in the people you attract—and what qualities do you need to develop to draw the kind of team you truly want?

Hi Thinkers, In 1886 German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche warned, “Whoever thinks he fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. ”In today’s article we expound on the subtle ways in which we find ourselves feeling morally justified for unjustifiable behavior. This week’s reflection comes from Joseph Grenny’s recent piece, “Why Good People Do Bad Things” READ FULL ARTICLE HERE: Why Good People Do Bad Things | Crucial Learning Grenny challenges us to consider how even decent, well-intentioned people (like us) can rationalize actions that are unkind, divisive, or harmful — often without even realizing it. Drawing from Albert Bandura’s research, he highlights seven mental traps we can fall into: 1. Moral Justification – “I’m harsh because I’m standing up for truth.” 2. Euphemistic Labeling – “It was just a meme.” 3. Advantageous Comparison – “At least I’m not as bad as them.” 4. Diffusion of Responsibility – “It’s not on me if others cross the line.” 5. Distorting Consequences – “If they’re offended, that’s their problem.” 6. Dehumanization – “They’re idiots, radicals, losers.” 7. Attribution of Blame – “They brought this on themselves.” Grenny reminds us: awareness is the first step — but not the last. To truly grow, leaders must learn to reframe the stories we tell ourselves about others. He offers four practices: - Start with Heart → Ask: What do I really want for me, for them, and for the world we share? - Watch Your Language → Drop the double standards; speak of others with humanity. - Get Curious → Replace judgment with curiosity: What experiences shaped their views? - Build Common Ground → Seek shared values (safety, fairness, family, faith) as bridges. Reflection - Which of the seven traps do you recognize in yourself? - Where might you need to shift your language or perspective this week? - How could curiosity or shared values change the way you engage with someone you disagree with?

Hi! I am so excited to be welcomed into this group! It’s one thing to say you are be a leader but it’s another thing to do the work required to be an effective one. I am looking forward to the knowledge and growth that will be gleaned here!