Love Leadership Quote of the Day

"If you dig deep enough, there is gold in everyone's heart."

Irene Chu, board member, Global Dignity, on tour with John Hope Bryant in Hong Kong

Comments

[Sandra Liu]

GREAT JOB AT CDNIS TODAY!
you are truly inspiring and we all miss you already john!

[Joyce Chong]

you are an amazing speaker! you inspired me and I was so truly amazed by how you could draw people to you with just a few words!

thank you so much for speaking at cdnis!

[Renzo Bautista]

John, what you did at CDNIS was absolutely amazing. You were wearing one smart suit and your speech(es) really got to me. Thanks for the late slip for English class! My English teacher took a picture of it with her phone, just because she was that amused. Keep rocking, John. You inspire me.

[Jason Chen]

John !
You're truly an amazing speaker.
I look up to you, and you inspire me.
Thank You for coming to CDNIS today !

[Taryn Pillay]

thanks so much for coming today!

I loved your speech.

Come again?

- Taryn (Your S.A friend)

[Mitch McMaster]

John great speaking today!!
You inspired me today like no one has before.
Thank you for that.

Mitch

[Jason Tam]

Thank you for coming to the school and speaking with us!!!!! Truly inspiring words

Jason

[Sofie Samuelsson]

You have really inspired me to use dignity in my everyday life! You opened up my mind and you made me want to become one of those great leaders you spoke of. Thank you!

[Hackett888]

I didn't get a hug from you, and for that I am now depressed. :( No, just kidding. Awesome speaking today. I'm truly inspired by you. You are "really cool."

[Michael Zidek]

John, thank you very much for coming to CDNIS today. What you did was truly inspirational and amazing. I can truthfully and honestly thank you for what you did today. You're really cool, no doubt about it.

Michael

[Andrew L.]

John, you are a truly amazing person. Today, I felt so inspired. I've felt inspired before...yet today, it was like all that inspiration from other people that I'd sort of forgotten all came back to me; added with your inspiration, it was like a bomb of inspiration!

Thank you so much for the gift of inspiration, love, and knowledge that you imparted on us!

-Andrew

[Marc]

I would like to thank John for making me a honorary black person. :) The way you spoke today was so inspiring, that it makes me want to completely change my life. THANK YOU

[Naomi Young]

You were amazing today! I had a wonderful time listening to your speeches and I think everyone did aswell! Your the best! :)

[Tim Schroeder]

I was the first student you proclaimed an eagle, Because I said no I don't think a snobbish person is dignified.
I believe that with what you have said today that I can soar higher than ever before. Thank you for making me an honorary black person (:
You changed my life. THANKY YOU!

[Timothy Leung]

Hey John!
I have never heard such inspiring speech before!
You are one awesome guy!
Please come to CDNIS again!

[Gloria]

You inspire me John, I wish I could be someone like you someday. Someone who can impact a lot of people, and teach them how to be an dignified person. To believe in themselves, and most importantly to believe in others and treat everyone equally. Thank you for that wonderful workshop today, it made my day. :)

[Jeffrey Lui]

John, thank you for coming to CDNIS today, you were amazing! I'd like to thank you for teaching us about dignity today and how you have made me realize how important this is, you're are truly a wealthy person!!!!

[Joyce Tsang]

JOHN! You were pretty cool today and I just want to thank you for coming to CDNIS! Thank you for teaching us about dignity and I am proud to be an honorary black person. :D

[rahuls ingh]

hey john you are a very very good public speaker.
we all learned alot from the speeches you gave today
please come again soon
thanks regards
rahul ( the indian friend)

[Monty Beale]

John your awesome! The speeches that you made today were funny, inspiration and so enjoyable to listen too.
Please come back and do another one sometime :)

[Karen Bongrain]

Hi John!
What you said today during the assembly at CDNIS was truly inspirational and I admire you. You were so cool, and you are a great leader. I am so glad to have met you because I think your speeches changed my life!
Please come back again, it'll be so awesome!

[Matt Gelsomino]

Hi John!
Thank you very much for those truly inspiring words. I hope that you'll be able to come back to CDNIS someday. One of the greatest speakers I've ever listend too

CALIFORNIA PRIDE

[Cherie Au]

Hi John!
You are an AMAZING person!
Your speeches had a great impact on all of us, and we're very grateful for your visit!
Thank you so much for visiting CDNIS! (:

[Carrie Lai]

Hi John!

Truly amazing and powerful speech. You are truly an inspiring person. You make me realize that rich is not important, but what is important is being wealthy.

Thank you for comingg! :)
Please come back again!

[Paul Spangfort]

U know what? You're a super cool guy.
I think you are a role model for everyone to look up to, who inspires people to 'soar'
Thanks for speaking with us, you're a pro :D

[Tiffany Ng]

Hi John!
What you did today was absolutely remarkable. You have made a huge impact on our lives. You taught us how to be a dignified person and that we can "make mistakes, not be mistakes." You've captivated our hearts. Hopefully in the future we will all become such great leaders like you.
I will definitely pick up your book the next time I drop by a bookstore. I hope to see you again sometime in the future!
Thank you so much for visiting us at CDNIS!

:)

[Grace Fung]

Hello John! Looks like my classmates found your blog!

I just wanted to stop by and thank you for what an awesome day today was. You are a true inspiration, please keep doing what you're doing, because the world needs more eagles like you. Stop by at CDNIS if you're ever in Hong Kong, too! (:

[Sayaka Ri]

Dear John,

Thank you for changing my life today. Before I met you, life was a hazy blur. I was upset and depressed with going to school. Not only with the horrible thunderstorm last night, but with every negative aspect in life. Yet when you spoke, it was if the whole world stood still. As if I walked into another world. Something touched me, like no one had ever done before. Your saying of : "after every storm, there is a rainbow" really spoke to me. I hope one day when I am older, I may see you once again and I can prove to you that you helped me achieve where I am today. You are my hero. ♥

[Marcella Chow]

ha hey heyy!
You were awesome today! had a great time listening to your speech and allowing me to understand the true meaning of "dignity." You made the speech, interesting, funny and educational at the same time. great job! (:

[Jason Cheng]

Hi John! Thank you so much for coming to CDNIS to remind us about dignity and how important it is to every person on the planet! You are truly a light in our world, and your passion and sacrifice for such a noble cause is very admirable. I'll do my best to follow your example, to live out "I am me because you are you", to make use of my opportunities to live like an eagle and to lower myself so others can be lifted up. I hope that other kids around the world will benefit and be inspired by your talks as much as we have!

Thanks :)

[Karen C.]

Hi John,
Thank you for coming to CDNIS today and talking to our class about dignity. It was truly a life changing experience and you have inspired me greatly.
Please come again in the future!
We'll be waiting for your return to Hong Kong!! =)

Eagles <3

[Tiffany Ting]

hi, you've done great today at CDNIS, I'm so glad you came! And I get to miss my classes too ;)

I'll add you on facebook!

[Beatrice]

Hi John!

You made a change in all of us today. Your words have made their way to our hearts and they'll be there to stay.

We have all learned so much from you. Thank you so much - for coming, for teaching, and for inspiring us.

[Laris]

Hi John,
you taught us so many things today. You have inspired all of us, and we appreciate what you did today. Thank you so much.

[Christopher Shum]

hey john!

you're absolutely amazing as you can tell by the amount of comments ^ you're getting from cdnis students. i think you have touched all of our hearts and we will never be the same again. we may never be able to experience what it is like living in a jeep for 6 months but at least from now on, we will be able to tell people that we have met someone who has been homeless for 6 months but has gotten the best out of it and is now a proud eagle.

days from now, you may no longer remember me, as the person who gave the speech about being an honorary black person, nor will you be able to remember our individual names or recall our faces but the entire cdnis community will definitely remember you. you are truly inspiring and you have made a difference.

thank you so much john.

and yes, the #1 request of hundreds of kids is always a hug because that's the easiest way you can tell us that you love us.

i love you man.

[Mark]

Hey John!
It was an honor to have met you and listened to your presentation. You spoke with a natural confidence and ease which blew me away. I've tried in the past not to take things for granted, however you touched on the one point that I, astonishingly, did not realize.
Privilege, you woke me from the reverie I was suspended in and made me realize how much a pity and loss it would be if given my privileged upbringing, I did not become an great and important global citizen in the future. The idea of paying an act of kindness forward, to treat people the way I wanted to be treated, was reiterated and struck home.
I just wanted to say that YOU are MY role model, just as you have your mentors as your role models and that I hope to have the opportunity to be able to meet you again.

Mark

[William Gibson]

Hi John,
Thank you for coming to CDNIS today and talking to our grade about dignity and making us honorary black people, that made my day. It was truly a life changing experience and you have inspired me greatly. IN my life i never met so many people that can talk to a group of people with ease as you did. I thank you again for coming to Hong Kong and to Our school.

William

[Emily Hon]

Hi John! :)

Thank you for coming to CDNIS today and giving us such an incredible speech. Come back to HK once in a while!

Emily

[Winny]

Hi John!

You are an AMAZING speaker, and have definitely inspired me today. You are my role model :) Thank you for coming today, and teaching us about dignity. I hope you come back to HK, and our school soon!

Winny :)

[jacob morishita]

Hey John!
I extremely loved your presentation today, and I don't think I have ever met a person as inspiring as you before in my life. Thanks for coming to CDNIS and hope you can come back to tell more stories to us. And thanks for the hug, it was awesome:)

[Maddy Gonzalez]

Thank you so much for what you did today at CDNIS.
Your presentation was amazing and I feel so privileged to have been a part of that. You really touched our hearts with your stories, and inspired us to be the best we can be, through love, laughter, and giving. I want to go and be a wealthy eagle now! :)
-Maddy

[Sandra Ho]

Hi John!
thanks for coming to CDNIS today, you are truly an inspiration. It really is an honor to have you speak in front of us. The way you spoke to us really impacted me, and now, I hope to become a person like you one day and to be an eagle.
You taught me to believe in myself - to be a more dignified person. I would hope that you could bring Dignity Day back to CDNIS next year to become the role model of CDNIS students.
you are such an amazing person, never have i met a person like you and I would never forget you. thank you SO much for coming.

[Adrienne Lee]

John!
I loved your presentation today. I love your stories. I never thought someone would actually inspire me with words. It was a honour listening to you. you made me understand what dignity really is, how we must be an wealthy eagle, not a buzzer or a turkey! Thank you! You're amazing.
You have touched every 10th grader's heart today. You have made a change in all of us, and made us all remember what dignity really is, and how to act as a authentic person.
I hope you can come visit in the future and share. Thanks!
- Adrienne Lee

[Brittany]

Hey John!
Thanks SO MUCH for coming to speak at our school today. It was truly inspirational on so many levels.

You are truly, my role model.

I hope to one day look at life, like you do, and become an eagle.

I really hope that next time you are in Hong Kong you stop by CDNIS again because I think everybody would be unbelievably pleased to see you again.

Thanks again for coming to talk to us!
-Brittany.

[Kenichi Ri]

Hey Mr. John!
Thank you for that inspiring speech today, you taught me something valuable and changed my life! Before you came I "hated" my life. I would keep questioning myself why was I put on this earth; and I always thought of everything in a negative point of view. However, when I heard you say: "After every storm, there is a rainbow" I knew at that moment God was telling me to change my life to become an "Eagle" like you said Mr. John.
Thanks for everything!

From,
Kenichi

[Arnold Lam]

Hey John, I still can't believe that I met I guy like you. I'm quite sure I wouldn't meet anyone else like you in the foreseeable future. Anyway, you've taught and enlightened me loads, and I'd like to thank you for that.

Thanks!
Arnold

[Tiffany Cheung]

hi John!
thankyou SO much for coming to our school today! you were truly amazing. you are so inspiring. you have taught me so much. you have truly become one of my role models. What you said and how said it was truly powerful and i never expected to feel the way i do right now today. and i never expected myself to admit the story about my relationship with my parents to anyone... let alone my whole grade but i thank you for that because i feel so free from it now(: you have truly inspired me to follow my dreams of making a difference in the world as i am passionate about fighting for human rights. and after hearing you speak i do feel like it is something that i would be able to do and achieve.
Thank you SO much for coming. I hope you would come back again and speak to us(:
-Tiffany C.

[Jason Lee]

Your performance was awesome today! You really need to spread the love and come back to our school someday to educate the lower grades. I think that they would be delighted if you do so. Once again thank you so much for your presentation, it honestly opened my eyes.

[Joey Wong]

John, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak to us today! You are an amazing and dedicated speaker. You are truly an inspiration. You are my hero.

..John, you’re the man.

Joey

[Astraea]

Hi John!
Thank you so much for coming to CDNIS today.
It really made my day.
Us grade 10s are so lucky to hear you speak.
You're a brilliant speaker, you had my whole attention all the time, and what you and the other speakers said really made an impact on me.
It touched my heart and I felt like life doesn't suck that much anymore!!
I really appreciate that you came all the way to HK just to speak to us.
Again, thank you for the great time.
Please please please come again if you can!!!
Rock on. Astraea:)