Off Topic: Happy July 4th!

July 4, 2013 1 Comment

To all of my fellow Americans: Happy Independence Day! For everyone else, Happy July 4th (everyone should have a happy day).

As I’ve done on previous July 4ths, I’m sharing wisdom from America’s founding fathers. This year, I turn to William Ellery, one of the Rhode Island representatives to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Here are some very insightful quotes from Ellery:

We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.

The only distinctions which should be recognized are those of the soul, of strong principle, of incorruptible integrity, of usefulness, of cultivated intellect, of fidelity in seeking the truth.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

The bottom line: Have a great day, full of love, integrity, and overcoming difficulties!

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About Bruce Temkin, CCXP
I'm an experience (XM) management catalyst; helping organizations improve results by engaging the hearts and minds of their employees, customers, and partners. I enjoy researching and speaking about these topics. I lead the Qualtrics XM Institute, which is the world's best job. We're igniting a global community of XM Professionals who are inspired and empowered to radically improve the human experience. To achieve this goal, my team focuses on thought leadership, training, and community building. My work is driven by a set of fundamental beliefs: 1) Everything starts and ends with human beings, so you need to understand how people think, feel, and behave; 2) XM is a discipline that needs to be woven throughout an organization's entire operating fabric; and 3) Building the XM discipline requires a combination of culture, competency, and technology.

One Response to Off Topic: Happy July 4th!

  1. quirkybooks says:
    July 13, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Thanks for the motivation. I love that “We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.” I agree, too many people want to control others, rather than be happy that others are happy with whatever they choose to do.

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