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The Sweet Science Podcast Ep3Originality in Action:After 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela thought and acted differently in order to remove injustice and inequality in South Africa. What a legacy he leaves today!In 1987, Ronald Reagan took a different approach to end the Cold War. As a symbol of freedom in Eastern Europe, he challenged Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall. And it worked!When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, his task was to turn around the flailing company he original co-founded. But his ability to think and act differently not only restored the company, he moved them into whole new areas (music and cell phones) outside the traditional computer business.In 2006, Alan Mulally left Boeing to join Ford. He proved that he could think differently from competitors (GM and Chrysler), ultimately not requiring any government bailout for the U.S. auto industry and actually growing market share during a major recession.Billy Graham was inspired by God to find new ways to bring the Gospel of Christ to the people. He ultimately reaching over 2 billion people around the world through radio, TV, and his popular crusades.As the pastor of one of America’s largest churches, Rick Warren challenged his leadership team at Saddleback to increase the number of small groups (groups of 6 or 7 that meet weekly for prayer and fellowship) from 300 to over 3,000 groups. This became a cornerstone for the spiritual growth of over 20,000 members today.



