The following is a growing list of inspiring movies useful for Personal and Professional Development breakthroughs. To add to the list, please e-mail your suggestions with a pithy one liner that captures the essence of the film.

 Sales Courage

• Tom Cruise & Cuba Gooding, Jr. in "Jerry McGuire." An amazing study in how to develop a client-vendor relationship!
• Toby Mcguire & Jeff Bridges in "Seabiscuit." Even if you're considered too short, small or injured you can win if you're feisty enough.
• William Macy in "Door to Door." This character never, ever quits.

Leadership

• Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman in "Casablanca." Doing the right thing and fighting for a good cause, especially when it's not convenient and you're smooth and good looking, is convincingly noble.
• Kevin Spacey & Helen Hunt in "Pay it Forward." One person can change the world for the better but be prepared for a sacrifice.
• Muhammad Ali in "When We Were Kings." The Champ tells us and shows us how great he is.
• George C. Scott in "Patton." Americans love a winner.
• Keke Palmer in "Akeelah and the Bee." Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
• Dear Reader, Which other movies would you recommend for this category? Your reply will be appreciated.

Human Relations

• Sean Penn & Susan Sarandon in "Dead Man Walking" A heartfelt and painfully honest testimony to the power of love and forgiveness and the dark side and dignity of the human person.
• Kevin Costner in "Field of Dreams" How's your relationship with your Dad?
• Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins in “Shawshank Redemption” There's always a way…out.

Education and Development

• Robin Williams in “Dead Poets Society,” 1989 If you want a breakthrough, get nuts about learning.

There is room for your inspiring suggestions here. Send e-mail!

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