Ben Thieu Long (pseudonym) was born in Chicago and spent three years in college before being drafted into the U.S. Army. Ben's tour of duty had profound effects. He developed the strength and resilience to persist in the face of adversity. Insights learned from his experiences reshaped his courage and moral strength. He learned a crucial lesson about choices and responses ? a person may not always make wise choices, but they can learn and mature spiritually. Following his military service, Ben returned to college. He completed his B.A. in Sociology, earned a Master's Degree, and went on to achieve a successful human resources career in manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare. Ben effectively led organizational change and coached individuals to overcome difficult circumstances and rebound as more robust and healthier people. His leadership, resilience, and wisdom made him an inspiring role model for many facing workplace challenges.