Welcome to Ursula Street™

A leader, creates a garden – a foundation – where growth takes place in infinite measures. Family and friends, churches, businesses and communities need leaders who model purpose centered lives. At Ursula Street™, we set the foundation for people to become great leaders, peer mentors and ultimately global ambassadors and influencers.

We offer seminars, programs, and workshops for middle graders and highschoolers. Seminars for College/career, corporate, church and adult audiences.

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The Personal Identity Crisis - Diane K. Houghton
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Programs & Seminars

Diane offers a range of specialized seminars and immersive programs for middle graders to adults as well as college/career and corporate audiences. Each topic can be requested in either seminar or program lengths, depending on desired depth of learning.

Seminars

26 mins, 1-2 hours, half day or full day

Programs

(6 week/3 days a week/2 hours) or 3 sessions for 2-3 hours each.

Integrity

The Mark of a Leader

Speaking the truth in one’s heart, with a commitment to honesty and sincerity so that you walk blamelessly, doing what is good and right, not just once in a while, but always.

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Gaining Wisdom

The Mark of a Leader

Continually growing in your knowledge and understanding of who you are and what your purpose is will sharpen your focus, making you spend your time wisely by chasing after worthy causes.

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A Strong Conscience

The Mark of a Leader

Your conscience is like a muscle that must be exercised and prodded to perform as it’s designed. Each day there are many opportunities to do this. It’s never too late!

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Impactful Words

The Mark of a Leader

Because words influence behavior, we must choose wisely the words we speak and internalize. Learn how to become an influencer by taming your tongue, getting in command of your emotions and answering the call to lead.

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Avoiding Complacency

The Mark of a Leader

Never stop reaching and sharpening your mind so you will never be a devalued commodity. Embrace the pioneer spirit each of us are born with.

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Critical Thinking

The Mark of a Leader

Critical thinking is about getting in the battle for the truth by asking questions, being objective, discerning, and gaining knowledge and understanding.

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Self-Discipline

The Mark of a Leader

Self-discipline is the bedrock for making sound decisions. Getting in command of your emotions vs. being ruled by them, can lead you on a path of fulfillment, meaning and even greatness.

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The Call to Lead

The Mark of a Leader

Every single person has a seed of greatness in them. It is our duty to nurture those seeds so we can be a light to those living in darkness. We are called to be imitators of Christ.

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A Healthy, Authentic, Christ-minded Identity

The Mark of a Leader

As Christians, we are created in the image of our Father in Heaven with a Christ-like identity. We are designed for a purpose. We must not forget who we are and that we are made for more.

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Leann Shaney of Memory Lane

Middle-Grade Book + Leader Formation Guide

Twelve-year old Leann has always dreamt of being anything but ordinary. But her life doesn’t seem to be playing out that way to her dismay. As Leann grows frustrated and bored with her life, suddenly, things take a dramatic change when she and her mom move in with her uncle, a famed archeologist. She finds an escape in ancient artifacts. New questions, secrets and dangers unfold, tossing her the biggest puzzle of her life. Trying to solve the puzzle forces her to test her courage and engage her imagination, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills—skills she never knew she had. But she must make a choice: Leann must choose whether or not she will cave to her fears or grab ‘the baton’ she’s being tossed to become someone who can have a hand in changing the very fabric of civilization. Only Leann can choose who she wants to become.

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