I 100% agree Susan (we are often on the same page...  :)  Our friend Jane Perdue (@thehrgoddess) just supported my post on this exact topic yesterday at her WomenBIG blog!

You can read it here if you like:  http://getyourbigon.com/womenbigblog/just-get-up-and-lead

I love this line in your post, a call to action: "It’s time we all return to the basics and get focused on the only moment we can make a difference in – NOW!"

Your motto always rings true:  Speak Up, Step Up, Stand Up... Thank you for this important reminder!