Wanted: Organizational Vision
One of my favorite books in the Bible is the book of Proverbs, and one verse always stands out for me: “Where there is no ...
If You Are Needing A Ship, Why Not Just Build One?
Some people like to dream. “If only I had the opportunity to show what I could do!” Others talk about what they will accomplish when ...
Perspectives From Time And Experience
Observing my 72nd birthday several months ago caused me to pause for some reflection: I have seen the earth make 72 laps around the sun. ...
Visions For The Future In Unprecedented Times
In the esteemed magazine of years past, the Saturday Evening Post, Alexander Winton, who was the first automobile manufacturer, wrote about his experiences of being ...
Overcoming What Goes On ‘Behind The Curtain’
Many years ago I toured a meat packing facility. After seeing for the first time how hotdogs were made, it was more than a year ...
What Is Your Perception Of Work?
As we continue to deal with the repercussions of the global COVID-19 pandemic, our work – and how we perceive it – has been dramatically ...
What ‘Experts’ Don’t Tell Us About Contentment
A few weeks ago, the pastor of our church asked us to write down one word that described our current emotional state. I wrote “content.” ...
Never Underestimate The Value Of A Friend
If you have ever watched a TV wildlife documentary that shows a lion hunting its prey, you will recognize the lion’s common practice: Finding the ...
After The ‘Worst Of Times,’ Planning For Better Times
Charles Dickens, in his classic novel, The Tale of Two Cities, opened with the declaration, “It was the best of times, it was the worst ...
Determining What Christmas Is Really All About
Over the centuries, countless billions of words have been spoken and written about Christmas. Some commentators still engage in discussions about “the true meaning of ...
All Good Leaders Have A Limp
Maybe you are familiar with the story in Genesis 32 in the Bible’s Old Testament. Alone for the night, Jacob, who would become the patriarch ...
The Potential Downside of Expertise
English-born, Canadian author Malcolm Gladwell has written a number of books offering unique perspectives on the social sciences. in his book, Outliers, he made popular ...
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