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Trust
Those who makes no room for others will always walk alone. I noticed this in the physical realm the other day when I saw a couple walking their dog. The wife tried to walk next to the husband on the… Continue Reading →
Leaders, sometimes the best action is no action– to sit and wait. Yes, that’s counterintuitive. In fact, as a leadership coach I almost can’t believe I’m advocating inaction! After all, aren’t we supposed to act on our ideas, take action… Continue Reading →
Ever wish you could have some peace and quiet? Or, if you can’t have the quiet, at least have some peace? It reminds me of Wugui [“woo-gway”]—that old tortoise/former master in Kung Fu Panda, sitting in the lotus position on… Continue Reading →
Good leaders are able to mobilize their team to get the jobs done. Great leaders do that while creating an environment of psychological safety and trust. Without this, no one will take the risk of speaking up. If no one… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you’re facing an insurmountable problem – a situation in which you have no idea what to do? That was the dilemma that King Jehoshaphat faced: Now it came about after this, that the sons of… Continue Reading →
In Ex. 15:22-25 we read—“Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because… Continue Reading →
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. Beverly Sills As we enter a new year we have the opportunity for a fresh start – a tabula rasa of new experiences. What’s preventing… Continue Reading →
Have you ever opened a big bag of chips only to discover that it consisted of equal parts chips and air? Or bought a book based with an intriguing title and description, but felt let down by how boring it… Continue Reading →
People have many reasons to feel afraid these days—and if they can’t think of one, the media will surely help them find one! Or, I could mention some here, but my guess is you already know them, and none of… Continue Reading →
Who can live without hope? No one. That said, what kind of hope gives us the best life? There’s many kinds of hope out there. For example, there’s the unrealistic-wishful-thinking type of hope—such as “I hope I get good grades… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you encounter a major failure? When we experience a crisis we become frustrated, defensive, and perhaps angry. A fact of life is we will face setbacks and failures at times. How can we deal with… Continue Reading →
When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters — one represents danger and one represents opportunity. We are currently living in a time of crisis. We must respect the danger, but not give in to fear…. Continue Reading →
What is your response to unforeseen events? Challenging circumstances can be especially disconcerting. When situations don’t go as planned, you can become disappointed and even angry. When you encounter circumstances beyond your control, it’s helpful to reevaluate your response and… Continue Reading →
Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. William Jennings Bryan As you start the new year, you can choose to follow God. Your destiny does not need to be left to the winds of… Continue Reading →
There is no doubt we live in uncertain times and, at times, we may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty we face. You can face the future with confidence as you follow David’s example in Psalm 16. He chose to focus… Continue Reading →
