tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.comments2023-04-05T23:21:18.152-07:00Mr BojanglesTom Ilubehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14585791485679975205noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-74624451323943874882020-05-23T02:19:04.634-07:002020-05-23T02:19:04.634-07:00The world need more people like you! The world need more people like you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-46171163954274152602020-05-18T23:37:09.766-07:002020-05-18T23:37:09.766-07:00You certainly handled it bravely. I can also under...You certainly handled it bravely. I can also understand the disappointment you felt that a person or group who should absolutely know better did that to you. It goes on to this day. <br /><br />What we need are men like you, who show class by not seeing the need to jump in the mud with people like that; and then of course leaders like the one you had. A lot of leaders of industries are afraid or just plain uninterested to put their foot down like he did.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! Oludare Ajayi-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092215353460820460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-11332567897048030212020-05-18T07:27:11.822-07:002020-05-18T07:27:11.822-07:00I still remember when you started this blog. You&...I still remember when you started this blog. You're still using it to motivate and inspire meaningful change. I hope you and your family are well. Greeting from Canada. M. D'Angelo, Apostrophe PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900130932033085614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-44540898252593252152020-05-18T07:25:48.130-07:002020-05-18T07:25:48.130-07:00I still remember when you started this blog. You&...I still remember when you started this blog. You're still using it to motivate and inspire. A powerful and brave story to tell - thank you for sharing this. I hope you and your family are well. Greetings from Canada.M. D'Angelo, Apostrophe PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900130932033085614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-34489215661766014652020-05-15T08:02:30.677-07:002020-05-15T08:02:30.677-07:00Being brave is another essential leadership skill ...Being brave is another essential leadership skill that you share with your former CEO. Thank you for being brave enough to share this, TomKaryn Brightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-2339973547494556822020-05-06T12:41:02.203-07:002020-05-06T12:41:02.203-07:00Thank you for sharing - an encounter I'm sure ...Thank you for sharing - an encounter I'm sure will stay with you both for many years to come.JoshAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-91513400800563076292020-02-21T21:16:52.118-08:002020-02-21T21:16:52.118-08:00Tom, powerful stuff... "but first, we are all...Tom, powerful stuff... "but first, we are all human".<br />Thanks for sharing this and daring us all to be our better angels.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460933353098399574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-17555359714677237342020-02-21T08:50:03.469-08:002020-02-21T08:50:03.469-08:00So many people whose lives have meaning, yet remai...So many people whose lives have meaning, yet remain invisible to the rest of society.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562017719858063501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-51186725158810710172020-02-11T05:35:13.581-08:002020-02-11T05:35:13.581-08:00Tom - i am delighted to hear you took the time to ...Tom - i am delighted to hear you took the time to seek out this person. Rather than giving her money - had you considered trying to support her to return to work . So she could support her self and to get a home ? Jacqulinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-11729722187836283562020-02-09T05:07:48.582-08:002020-02-09T05:07:48.582-08:00All I can say, Tom, is Wow! To both you, but more...All I can say, Tom, is Wow! To both you, but more important to the lady. Thank you so much for sharing this story...Rosalindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322005012886091671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-65174495756179321972020-02-08T09:29:38.323-08:002020-02-08T09:29:38.323-08:00So strange I just happened across this entry on Li...So strange I just happened across this entry on LinkedIn which I only visit every few months. What a lovely disclosure about the importance of small acts of kindness!june forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04294816772588441614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-84381861430487844242020-02-08T06:08:39.249-08:002020-02-08T06:08:39.249-08:00Good on you, my boy! Even if it was for a moment y...Good on you, my boy! Even if it was for a moment you brought some light into her day.eljayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889333783841147931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-58942313226800005742019-05-01T03:45:42.128-07:002019-05-01T03:45:42.128-07:00Hmmm.........not sure if "sorry" is enou...Hmmm.........not sure if "sorry" is enough. Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562017719858063501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-32071181807791720142019-02-03T19:31:15.051-08:002019-02-03T19:31:15.051-08:00Congratulations on your amazing achievements! More...Congratulations on your amazing achievements! More to come I'm sure. You're a great inspiration. Hope to work with you one day. Great uniben!Dr.AmakaNwozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676323983711725264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-76464022115283970142018-10-15T14:26:54.354-07:002018-10-15T14:26:54.354-07:00Good evening Tom (Pardon my familiarity),
It is ...Good evening Tom (Pardon my familiarity), <br /><br />It is indeed rather refreshing to read about middle-aged, CBE-collecting, successful business execs, talking candidly about the reality that is mental illness.<br /><br />As a 'front-line' practitioner and provider of mental health services, I have often found myself sitting in the presence of people, such as yourself, who have (seemingly, all of a sudden) 'gone beyond the point of (mental/emotional) control'.<br /><br />For such, life would appear to have lost its meaning, leaving the individual hopeless and aimless... very powerful emotions to have to deal, when one is feeling under par - psychologically. <br /><br />Notwithstanding, human beings are wonderful masquerades and such a fellow may be able to continue hiding behind his successful achievements and thus continue the deception, until he bids farewell to this mortal plain. <br /><br />Truly saddening is when my clients are young High School students who have nowhere and nothing to hide behind... Their emotional vulnerability is pretty much on show, all the time. Their despair and senselessness is truly palpable - leaving them with very few, in any, alternatives.<br /><br />For such, the simply act of smiling or laughing at a predicament, is not an option because they just don't know how to... <br /><br />For such, nothing means nothing and this is truly all they have... <br /><br />Yes, you have indeed worked hard; you have seen and conquered.... <br />No one can/will take that away from you..... <br />It really is great seeing what you have done for today's youths... and long may you continue to do so.... but as you do, please bear in mind that mental health issues are very very real and they affect the young and old.... alike....<br /><br />Myths may have people believing that mental health illnesses such schizophrenia affect only the elderly..... Whereas there are numerous cases of 20 year old youths who have been clinically diagnosed as having schizophrenia...<br /><br />In all your great endeavours, if you are able to attack to the issue of mental health, you will have attacked one of this centuries greatest enemies....<br /><br />I wish you well... Ike C. Odinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-59420909277574087512018-10-15T10:58:50.712-07:002018-10-15T10:58:50.712-07:00Unfortunately in these modern times being unhappy ...Unfortunately in these modern times being unhappy is seen as another failure despite the fact that it is not possible to be "on" at all times. There is a constant balancing act between trying to do things that make us happy, trying to keep our loved ones happy and trying to make money while making a difference in the world. Some of us have find this balance for a few brief moments. We can only hope that these moments will become longer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905509933513799833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-85400601001019114522018-10-15T04:55:02.283-07:002018-10-15T04:55:02.283-07:00Really good,open and honest commentary Tom.As you ...Really good,open and honest commentary Tom.As you know ,this is and has been a huge challenge for my family members and it is so good to hear and see people openly discussing the issues.petesixtysevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544325418118321115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-19211349572788339212018-10-15T01:09:53.484-07:002018-10-15T01:09:53.484-07:00Excellent read Tom, and a very valuable addition. ...Excellent read Tom, and a very valuable addition. I often think at what point does feeling sad, or riddled with self doubt or being unable to sleep with worry...become a thing that one should talk about...rather than "just get on with because look at all the people worse off than you". I think those of us born to a generation that knew life in a world war feel a compulsion to "put up and shut up" about anything that isn't life threatening. So yes...seemingly successful and outwrdly happy people can struggle too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040593817765750247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-36087424887078108022018-07-15T11:38:15.165-07:002018-07-15T11:38:15.165-07:00Needed to compose you a tiny note to finally thank...Needed to compose you a tiny note to finally thank you very much yet again for your personal splendid methods you have discussed above. It is strangely open-handed with people like you to provide publicly all that a number of people would have marketed as an electronic book to generate some bucks for their own end, primarily now that you could possibly have tried it if you ever wanted. These inspiring ideas likewise acted like a fantastic way to know that the rest have the same dreams really like my personal own to see a whole lot more concerning this problem. I’m sure there are thousands of more enjoyable times in the future for many who check out your blog. <a href="http://www.grandparentvisitationblog.com/top-5-things-that-we-can-do-for-our-grandparents-grandparents-day-2018/" rel="nofollow">Grandparents day 2018</a><br />zain hayathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368609064359298935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-61565121017531050732018-06-14T00:34:32.530-07:002018-06-14T00:34:32.530-07:00Very well done, Dr. Tom. Congratulations.
ASA wou...Very well done, Dr. Tom. Congratulations. <br />ASA would be most proud. I am, too. Thank you for shaping life a tad for me. <br /><br />To more and higher and better. Clifford Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-62015045166701176082018-06-10T12:55:43.433-07:002018-06-10T12:55:43.433-07:00Proud of you and all you have achieved. Too often ...Proud of you and all you have achieved. Too often people get these things who have done stuff all and the true stars go unrecognised. But this time it is 326.56% deserved. Keep thinking you do not deserve it and we will have that quality control driving more awesome stuff. Well done.<br /><br />BobBob Headnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-34955048547712356382018-06-09T08:58:14.904-07:002018-06-09T08:58:14.904-07:00Amazing, well-deserved recognition! Sounds like yo...Amazing, well-deserved recognition! Sounds like you’ve got a touch of imposter symptom, though?! You have been recognised for hard work, honesty and openness - not for being perfect - so cut yourself some slack and just keep doing what you do!! Thank you and congratulations! Karyn Brightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-73232945868774533962018-06-09T00:54:33.609-07:002018-06-09T00:54:33.609-07:00Well earnt! Another great read, I will never forge...Well earnt! Another great read, I will never forget the juicy mango of life.Danielle Hanlonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-14942806527094137442017-12-19T21:25:34.739-08:002017-12-19T21:25:34.739-08:00Thanks for the amazing article love to see more fo...Thanks for the amazing article love to see more form the blog.....Best wishes, New Year (*2018) Wishes, Messages, Quotes for Husbandhttp://www.happynewyear-2018.net/2017/08/happy-new-year-2018-wishes-husband.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7973185574831334870.post-89509717281691987052017-04-27T11:02:37.161-07:002017-04-27T11:02:37.161-07:00Oh Tom, you do it to me every time. Misty eyes and...Oh Tom, you do it to me every time. Misty eyes and warm heart. Thank you for such a beautiful story. And yes, I'm convinced he's really rather pleased. Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10237202539386089482noreply@blogger.com