The Noblellion Continues

Nobility is a Virtue... to be practiced... especially in times of great change, challenge, conflict, uncertainty and division. It is our individual and collective birthright (we are all noble in potential) and it brings a truly unstoppable Strength. Every just cause and meaningful movement is grounded in same. That in mind and heart... in a recent post around Purpose, I offered up links to thoughts around Virtues from Acceptance through to Clarity. I encourage the read and reflect. And, since then, and under the banner of the Noblellion, I have also offered up thought around the practice of:

• Cleanliness
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Composure
• Confidence
• and Congruence...

... to stay cleanly focused and true to Cause... committed, composed, confident and congruent... and to practice Compassion with ourselves and others along the way. Indeed, all of the Virtues noted and linked above... from Acceptance through to Congruence... offer real Strength in the face of forces that challenge us. These Virtues matter (in the real world and in real time) in any noble Cause... and I will be posting more, forward.

But.. before we go any further on that, our shows through TUGtv in January speak to the notions of Character and Virtue, both in terms of Service to the world and our corners of it... and to how we better take care of ourselves and others along the way. This month, we had...

• ... a wonderful conversation with Linda Kavelin-Popov... exploring Character, Virtue and so very much more. Linda Kavelin-Popov is a remarkable example of a humble and assertive Soul in Service... and she is a joy with whom to hold such conversation.
• ... and, this conversation with Michel Neray around music, meaning, self care and more. It was fun and rich, and insightful. We invite you to engage and enjoy!

Yes, we humbly encourage taking both of these cool conversations in... we sincerely do. That said, with Character and Virtue in mind and heart... back to the Noblellion.

The Noblellion

The Noblellion is all about exploring the Virtue that is Nobility ... in practice...

... including exploring the Question of Character... and Principles and Intentions. It is about championing a case for Character, and deconstructing on Character ... and advancing strategies for building it. It is about building communities around exploring same. It is about walking strong steps.... in the face of change, challenge and even nefarious forces... decisively, and with genuine Optimism. It is about walking this thing called Character Leadership. The Noblellion is indeed and in deed... about grounded Character in the practice of Virtue; those myriad faces, facets and forms of Character.

And, Character is not simply about being "good" nor "strong. It is comprised of those said and same myriad faces, facets and forms we can call upon in the face of change, challenge and uncertainty. I often think of the practice of Character as something akin to a manual transmission (I Love my 2020 Honda 6-speed, lol). The Virtues are our gear shifts able to be actioned, given the need. And, I humbly offer that genuine Confidence is founded and grounded in such practice.

Some Thoughts to Consider

That noted, I invite you to consider these foundational and fundamental eight Virtues...

... that I affectionately and respectfully call the Matriarchy of Virtue. Consider their relevance in walking the world, and building a better one. Then, I invite you again to consider that aforementioned conversation with Linda Kavelin-Popov... around Character, Virtue and its need in the world. The practice of Character is a choice, and one needed to stand for what is right and just... moving forward, together, stronger.

The Noblellion is Grounded

Yes, the Noblellion is about championing Character in the world. It is firmly grounded in my own Love for these words...

... and it will continue. I would also suggest that Stoicism grounds much of this Initiative.

As Marcus Aurelius put it, "“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” Let us dare nobly on that over which we have influence, and be that good force, in the spirit of these words from Baha'u'llah:

• “The betterment of the world can be accomplished through pure and goodly deeds and through commendable and seemly conduct.”

Walk-Aways

Character matters. It is not some nebulous concept. There is an art and science to it. Exploring Character Leadership... it matters. Over 6 decades, I have seen it matter. This past Weekend, yet again. You have seen it too. A PEACE of WORK and TUGtv and Aim High are expressions of that importance. As is the Noblellion.

For now, I encourage you to consider the plentiful links and resources here. And, I encourage you to identify your Core Four Virtues with which you will walk your noble walk.

Love, Honor, Unity and Zeal are mine. This is not to say that I do not hold to nor attempt to best practice any of the others. It does say that this is my Four Wheel Drive. I hope that you will ride along side. The Noblellion will continue.

The return on a noble world is needed.

Peace, Purpose, Justice and Unity...

Barry Lewis Green, aka The Unity Guy with Epic Engage

• I am an Educator, Speaker, Coach, Author and Creator helping Educators, Entrepreneurs and Emerging Leaders lead for a better world with Character, Purpose and Unity. I help advance Character, Purpose and Unity as forces for that better world. In so doing, I bring my work as Master Facilitator with the Virtues Project? ... my experience as a Certified Facilitator with Personality Dimensions? ... and my Service as a Facilitator with the Ruhi Institute and as Practitioner of the work of What Color is Your Parachute? since 1982.
• I invite you to check out Character, Leadership and Education...
• ... and The Humanity Map
• ... and 3 Foundation to Cool, Constructive Change
• ... and TUGtv...
• ... and The #hUmaNITY Podcast ... officially launching in October 2024...
• ... and The Epic Entrepreneurial Assessment...
• ... and The Epic Engage Onesheet...
• ... and my services forward. I and we serve...

• "I had the distinct pleasure of being in an audience in Montreal with Barry Lewis Green on the stage. Quite simply, Barry absolutely captivated us with his talent, his message, and his heart. The feeling of Unity that Barry created in the room that day was extraordinary. I absolutely recommend him for your meeting or event." --- Joe Calloway

• "The Mount Pearl Paradise Chamber of Commerce were fortunate enough to have Barry Lewis Green as a presenter for a Webinar Series we recently offered. He was so engaged with his audience and made everyone feel valued. He brought excitement and energy to our session and certainly shared his passion and knowledge with us. We will certainly be having Barry back for another series. Thanks Barry for being so professional." --- Wanda Palmer

• "I had the privilege of collaborating with Barry on one of our projects, Her Own Boss. His skill in value-based facilitation is nothing short of transformative. With a warm, inclusive teaching style, he connected deeply with our participants, helping them uncover their core values and guiding them in applying these principles to their businesses. I heard great things about him from our previous cohort and I witnessed that firsthand when I attended some of his sessions. If you're looking for someone who can train you/your team in values-driven facilitation, look no further than Barry." --- Serah Gazali

• "The most learned or experienced person is not always the one who helps us grow and thrive. We all grow and thrive with those who ask the important questions in a loving and Noble manner - with the patience to allow our thinking to unfold, our feelings to emerge and our spirits to soar. This is what being in the same space with Barry is like. Working with Barry on #hUmaNITY is such a joy. I feel the excitement of standing before a blank canvas at the beginning of every gathering, exploring the depths of our creative energies throughout the conversations shared, and emerging at the end with a piece that I could not have painted singularly even on my best days. That is what conversations with Barry feels like. He is organized and efficient. Fearless and Bold. Lives with arms wide open.... and has the best questions (which begin with "I wonder....") asked in a most inclusive manner within a safe space that I often forget we are recording and that others will be witnessing our responses." --- Russell Zehtab

• "Barry is compassionately honest. He has the talent to say what needs to be said in a way that people "get" it. His honesty and intelligence come through whether he is presenting on stage or just hanging out with friends. And...have you heard him sing? Man... he has a set of lungs that can wail a tune. Talented, smart and funny, when he takes the stage, he commands the stage." --- Lea Brovedani

• "It takes immense strength of character to insistently amplify the goodness of every individual whose destiny crosses path with one’s own, no matter how briefly. This is who Barry is. The precious gift of Barry’s faith in you compels an irrepressible desire to show up as the best version of yourself. And in a world aching for radical hope and pragmatic wisdom, Barry is the gentle torch bearer whose light is constant amidst the maelstrom of fads. Should you then find your path intersecting with Barry’s, pause for a while in his companionship, and make space for the gift of his life-changing attention. I know because I paused. Barry, my heart continues to expand with immense gratitude for your indescribable presence. And this gift of an expanding heart, is priceless ??" --- Dr. Roslina Chai

• "Working with Barry Lewis Green is a lovely silver lining to navigating through Covid times. We connected for thoughtful monthly Digital Coffees. Barry’s ease with the art of meaningful conversation and asking questions that inspire me to dig deeper always result in a joy-filled journey through many topics. I am one of many colleagues Barry engages with regularly for TUG TV - so many topics, something truly for everyone! Barry’s charismatic personality and zeal for life makes it an absolute joy to work on any project with him. And just wait until Barry launches his BOXSA project!" --- Elaine Dunphy

• "Barry has a presence...I have known of Barry’s work for many years but have gotten to know him as a friend and colleague within the past five. Whether it be in person or during a presentation, he has the uncanny ability to pull on all of your emotions while driving home key messages that provide personal clarity. Barry’s presentation skills can be explained as ‘heavy metal hits’ meets ‘folk tunes’ meets ‘sounds of nature’. He has an arsenal of skills that is quite eclectic. As a Master Facilitator for The Virtues Project and several other impactful programs, he combines a wealth of knowledge with his own extensive library of content creations. He is highly respected and well-connected within the speaking and social action communities. Barry is a true champion of character leadership. He ‘talks the talk’ and ‘walks the walk’. He approaches each and every interaction with passion and ZEAL! I highly recommend reaching out to Barry for collaboration opportunities." --- Trent Langdon