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Leadership
How would you describe the standard to which a man should aspire? Society has a tendency to idealize the macho individual who prides himself on his rugged individualism. Some people picture a Christian man as being weak and passive. The… Continue Reading →
“Mom, you have authority. You just have to find it in you!” My son declared this to me in reference to my inability to get our dog to listen to me to stop barking. “You know. It’s like being a… Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard the phrase, “too many chiefs and not enough Indians”? It means too many people desire to be the “boss man/woman”, “top dog”, “head honcho”, “call the shots”, and a bunch of other idioms describing what they… Continue Reading →
Dear Fathers, Our Heavenly Father wants to father through you! How can he do that if you are not ready to be the channel of His love, grace, and mercy? How can you disciple your little ones with the truth… Continue Reading →
I recently reread The Victors : Eisenhower and His Boys: The Men of World War II that chronicles the allies landing on D-Day, June 6th, 1944, to the surrender of Germany eleven months later. Ambrose contrasts the two opposing ideologies… Continue Reading →
In the previous post, we looked at God’s faithfulness and how we need to respond to that, including making right choices. Our best life happens when we choose to serve Him, based on His worth, greatness, and character. Before… Continue Reading →
LEADERS– THE NOTES YOU HUM WILL BECOME THE TUNE THEY SING! In this (or any) crisis time, your attitude is contagious. Whether you’re a top leader that followers are looking up to or a peer-leader that those around you listen… Continue Reading →
Indecision is a decision. If we don’t keep going, turn left, turn right, or turn around– that means we’re staying stuck! Or someone ELSE will decide for us– which will be for THEIR best interests, not necessarily or often ours…. Continue Reading →
“Respect is like air. As long as it’s present, nobody thinks about it. But if you take it away, it’s all that people can think about.” Kerry Patterson No-one wants to be “dis”d (short for “disrespected”). When others disrespect us,… Continue Reading →
A LEADER WITHOUT RELATIONSHIPS IS LIKE A LADDER WITHOUT SOMETHING TO LEAN UP AGAINST— –NEITHER HAS THE SUPPORT THEY NEED, THEY’RE BOTH GOING NOWHERE, AND THEY’RE BOTH GOING TO FALL QUICKLY AND EASILY! Leadership, at any level, brings the temptation… Continue Reading →
Proper planning is essential for success in life. Many of us are familiar with the adage, if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. When you’re involved in a large project, then you know the necessity of detailed planning…. Continue Reading →
The role of a leader is to create an environment in which great ideas can happen. Simon Sinek This quote comes from Simon Sinek’s excellent book, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Leaders must realize that… Continue Reading →
“Live in harmony with each other. Do not be proud… Do not be conceited.” (Rom. 12:16 Last week a good friend, D., came over, who happens to be an opera-singer quality soprano that has blessed many, including me, with her… Continue Reading →
The best way to predict the future is to create it. Peter F. Drucker Peter Drucker was one of the most influential voices in modern management. His insights and wisdom have provided stability to many people and organizations. As you… Continue Reading →
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill We recently saw the movie “Darkest Hour” which chronicles Winston Churchill’s initial month in office as Prime Minister. This is an excellent… Continue Reading →
