One of my students in Germany (Dankeschön Stefan) introduced me to this book and I’m thankful it’s been translated into English. The original title is “50 Erfolgsmodelle, kleines Handbuch für strategische Entscheidungen” a literal translation is “50 Success models, small handbook for strategic… Continue Reading →
I’ve been contemplating the life of the prophet Daniel this week. He is an incredible combination of profound competence and righteous character – Daniel is a great model of a spiritual leader. Near the end of this short book is an arresting… Continue Reading →
Consider the following: A bat and ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Daniel Kahneman in Thinking, Fast and Slow indicates that your initial response is probably 10 cents – it is intuitive,… Continue Reading →
Rhythm is part of our everyday lives: day and night, ocean tides, the changing seasons, work and rest, and even the beating of our hearts. Why do we so often ignore the rhythms of life? In our 24/7 digital world in can be… Continue Reading →
“Life is difficult.” These are the opening words of M. Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled. He goes on to write, “It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly… Continue Reading →
The challenges of life and leadership can often exact an emotional toll. Where do you find the energy to tackle those challenging projects on your to-do list? Too many Christians suffer from CFS (Christian Fatigue Syndrome). It is essential that… Continue Reading →
How do you maintain a proper sense of priorities amidst the challenges of life? Arnold Cook describes a phenomenon called historical drift, “Historical Drift is the inherent tendency of human organizations to depart over time from their original beliefs, purposes,… Continue Reading →
When a man does not know what harbor he is heading for then no wind is the right one. ~Seneca At times it can be difficult to know which direction you should proceed. You don’t want to be like… Continue Reading →
As I was driving to work this morning the sky was mostly cloudy with rays of sun shining through the clouds. As I was thinking about the 11th anniversary of September 11th, I thought how our lives may be cloudy… Continue Reading →
People sometimes ask me “Is it difficult to live the Christian life?” Actually it’s impossible – apart from the enabling grace of God. Jesus presents an amazing set of standards for those in the kingdom of God – just take… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced the frustration of not being connected to our wireless network. We want to make that phone call but without the connection we’re unable communicate. Jesus illustrated the importance of being connected 2,000 years ago, … Continue Reading →
“What Matters Most” is a thought provoking book by Leonard Sweet revealing how we have substituted rules about Christianity in place of a relationship with Christ. Sweet writes, “We are more in love with our principles of peace, than we… Continue Reading →
We face a number of fears as we go through life. It’s been said that fear can represent the acronym: false evidence appearing real. There are however, a number of genuine fears we face. This past weekend Jeanne and I… Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried to make or break a habit? If you have struggled in this area then you will find Charles Duhigg’s book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business a helpful… Continue Reading →
Daniel Coyle has done it again with an excellent book! “The Little Book of Talent” is an excellent companion to his previous book, “The Talent Code”. “The Talent Code” presents the theory and background of how talent is developed and… Continue Reading →
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