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Celebrate what’s right with the world!

03.10.19 Insights + Inspiration

In a world littered with negativity, bad or sad news, it’s easy to focus on what’s wrong.

We challenge you to focus on what’s right…by changing your perspective.

Dewitt Jones – a National Geographic photographer – shares his perspective on vision, perception, and possibility.

Do the following activity:

  1. Take out your phone.
  2. Navigate to your photos.
  3. Make time to really browse and look at them – pause & reflect.
  4. If you’re with others, proceed to share & discuss the following questions.
Who or what is in the photos?

In Dewitt’s words, “What’s here to celebrate?” Faces of your children, grandchildren. Furry family. Everyday moments. Great memories of relaxing or adventurous vacations.

How do those photos make you feel?

Thankful? Appreciated? Loved? Choose that state – choose that possibility going forward today.

 

Change your lens

Dewitt’s philosophy centers around how our vision controls our perception, and our perception becomes our reality.

In a world littered with negativity, bad or sad news, he encourages us all to make time to focus on the light vs. the dark. Focus on the what’s right vs. what’s wrong.

The result?

Reframe. See your ordinary world through a different lens and be grateful!

  • Fill up with beauty and possibility.
  • Connect.
  • Be compassionate.
  • Embrace life.
  • Uncover & connect with your passion.
  • Fill yourself with energy, then lift each other up.

 

Watch Dewitt’s 2018 TEDx talk here:

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It’s Not Too Late to Set Your 2026 Goals

Happy New Year!

If you’re reading this and think you already missed the boat on setting resolutions for 2026, let me stop you right there. 

The truth is, it’s never too late to define what you want to achieve. Whether it’s the first week of January or the middle of March, the best time to start working toward your dreams is NOW.

One study identified that 88% of those who set New Year’s Resolutions fail, even though 52% were confident of success at the beginning.

Why? Because traditional New Year’s resolutions often set us up for failure. 

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The Power of Small Groups and Why They Matter

“To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together” – African proverb

Here’s a simple truth = it’s quicker and often easier to do things ourselves.

But maybe that isn’t the point.

When we collaborate and work together, we can do great things!

At our November 2025 Community of Practice, we explored how small groups shape leadership development, deepen relationships, and strengthen our sense of community. 

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Sophia Partners Shines at Marian Business & Industry Awards

Collaboration.

Connection.

Community.

These values were at the heart of the evening for Sophia Transformative Leadership Partners at the 44th annual Business and Industry Awards Dinner, hosted by Marian University on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 

On this special night, Sophia Partners was honored with the Community Collaboration Award, recognizing its ongoing commitment to building relationships that strengthen the greater Fond du Lac community.

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