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If I Were Brave
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Wish message applied to corporate culture
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November 3, 2009
I found this site after accidentally hearing this song, and finding that it was sometimes used at corporate functions, such as sensitivity trainings. I think Ms. Standfield is a sort of genius for carving out the niche that she has. However, corporate culture does prevent people from finding their true bravery. Sensitivity training tends to limit people's voices, concentrates a narrow, common mind-set, and reinforces stereotype threat. Hopefully Ms. Stanfield can find the bravery to take her positive message to a higher, albeit less profitable, level.
Addison - USA
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I believe you can be brave within the corporate culture. One way is to volunteer for tasks. You are putting your neck on the line, because if anything goes wrong, you may be blamed. But it is a form of bravery and courage that has its rewards, as well as allowing your to shape things in your viewpoint.
Society seems to have moved to two extremes. In one direction, there is the sensitivity training, diversity training and other efforts to make sure no one is offended or slighted. Corporations worry about lawsuits, so they try to stifle anything even slightly offensive to sensitive groups. The other extreme is that people have become extremely rude and even cruel to others. This includes managers in corporations and their attitude toward employees.
Jana's message of being brave applies to your life in general and being able to take chances. In a corporate setting, you still can be brave, as long as you are diplomatic, as well as careful not to step on someone's toes. However, you can be brave in the path you follow in life.
Power of My Way movie/song
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January 17, 2006
You may want to check out a new "movie" with a song written by myself and my husband Brent. It was released last wednesday and as of last night at midnight over 66,000 people had viewed it - more than 4,000 joined our ezine community. Keep up the great work!
Anita - USA
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I checked out your Power of My Way movie/song. It looks and sounds great.
Saw this song performed
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July 22, 2005
I had the great honor to see this song performed by Sandy Queen at several Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminars (HOBY) in Maryland. Sandy performs it with sign language and it always brings a tear to my eye. It's a great message and I think more people, certainly students should hear it.
Danielle - USA
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Thanks for sharing your experience. It is a great song with meaningful lyrics.
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