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2016-01-27 Inspirational interview

 


They were so respectful and polite. So they only asked me a few questions and I talked a lot. :-)

They were apologizing for taking up so much of my time. Haha! Getting to talk was great. So when Eunkoo Lee called me to remind me about items on my to-do list, I could say, "Not now! I'm having an interview."

It is always great explaining TNKR to people who are curious to learn about what we are doing. Today I was reminded of a few things in my own professional development, especially about some of the people who inspired me to engage in more action, less talk. I've had several people say that my words and actions have inspired them.

[2017 겨울 호] 북한이탈주민의 한국 정착 돌파구, 영어! 그리고 TNKR

Situationist

Third Level of Leadership



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Zach McLeod, one of our tutors, was there to teach a class, so I also had them interview him.

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