Nick Leeson

3:57.23 - Portland Marathon. Even though I quite literally have my dream job, my days frequently remain longer and harder than is the norm. I’ve yet to convince someone as to the righteousness of my cause or the balance of my position by way of a smooth sentence or a soft smile; little of value comes in life without energy and effort. On the positive side of the ledger, I’ve learned that if you’re prepared to put in the work, more often than not you’ll exit your forum with a ...win - you seldom need to be the most talented person in the room if you’re the most determined. And determination itself is far from static. Advice: whatever your profession and passion, cultivate the willpower and self-determination necessary to make yourself the best change agent you can be. #GritMattersMost #StartWithWhy #ChangeUCanMake #ObjectsInMotion #RunDaddyRun

Simple facts first: climate change is happening, humans are the cause. Impacts are already being felt and, absent Herculean and concerted effort, will only intensify. Climate change impacts do not respect borders or laws of contribution; this is a truly global challenge requiring solidarity. Unfortunately, with but a few honourable exceptions, our responses remain too few, too little and too late. Meet Daniel, one of those honourable exceptions. Let’s expand that circle of exceptionalism. Share this if you support a more sustainable path forward and believe that the time to act is NOW. #GreenNewDealBecause #GreenWave #OurTime

Trump wants a better relationship with Putin, this you know. Ever asked yourself why?

Syrian Refugees according to Samantha Bee; this lady deserves an award for getting it right once again.

Wonder why Donald Trump ran for the Presidency? You need to read this. Here's something that the media hasn't done a very good job of reporting: the President of the United States is not subject to the conflict-of-interest laws that apply to nearly all other public servants and officials. I'm not kidding. The POTUS is exempt from even the most basic of conflict-of-interest legislation....Continue reading