Category Archives: Family and Parenting

The Power of Unconditional Love—the Key to Potent Leadership in the 21st Century

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Johnny Tan

In a recent exclusive interview, Yahoo! News and The Huffington Post reported that Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway learned the lesson of his life. Apparently, while attending the Allen & Company conference, … Continue reading →

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From My Mama’s Kitchen-”food for the soul, recipes for living” is Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient!

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Johnny Tan

I am excited to share with everyone this wonderful news – my book, From My Mama’s Kitchen-“food for the soul, recipes for living” is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient in the category of Inspirational / Motivational. The Mom’s Choice … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Motherly Love this Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Johnny Tan

As children we appreciate being reminded days ahead if not weeks before that tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Many of us look forward to this day with great anticipation as it gives us the opportunity to express our love and our … Continue reading →

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Something to think about this Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Johnny Tan

With Valentine’s Day coming up this weekend, I reminded of an article my Italian foster mom Carol, shared with me a few years back. I really don’t know who wrote it but the meaning reaches deep into the very essence … Continue reading →

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A New Year, A New Me, and Perhaps A New You!

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Johnny Tan

A New Year to start off a New Decade… very exciting! Although I am looking forward to all the possible opportunities it has to offer, I believe in order for me to truly prepare myself for it, I need to … Continue reading →

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The art of being a good listener

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Johnny Tan

A friend once asked me to explain the difference between hearing and listening. I told her the difference is that when we listen to someone we are engaging ourselves to truly learn what he or she is trying to relate … Continue reading →

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Having Humor in Everything We Do!

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Johnny Tan

During this upcoming holiday season some of us will be meeting new people for the first time and some of us will not necessary be looking forward to meeting the people whom we already knew, but am glad that we … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Fear

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Johnny Tan

Holiday seasons is a time for celebration and joy, however, it can also be fairly challenging when we are confronted with memories of yesteryear when we reminisced events, situation, and people in our past. Sometimes things may not work out … Continue reading →

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Being present in the present moment

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Johnny Tan

Sometimes in our busy lives we tend to forget to focus on the present moment. Our minds tend to drift ahead of us, thinking far off into the future with the, what ifs. At other times we are caught up … Continue reading →

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“Home for the Holidays” – A Celebration of the Heart with a Gift from the Soul!

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Johnny Tan

Some of us already realize this, and others will experience it for the first time: The kitchen will be the most important room in the house in the coming weeks. Regardless of whether it is a modern-day designer’s kitchen or … Continue reading →

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