Recognizing And Overcoming Perils Of Pride
Recently as I was watching an interview with comedian and legendary talk show host Jay Leno, he commented about being a big believer in low ...
Winning Teams – And Weakest Links
A time-honored adage tells us, “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” A chain, whether wrapped around someone’s wrist, restraining an aggressive ...
Balance For An Intentional Life
Modern life often pushes us into a frenetic pace for productivity. As a consequence, health, relationships, and spiritual well-being can be neglected. But those of us who are followers of Christ in ...
Striving To Find Work You Can Enjoy
Why do you go to work? We can offer many reasons for working, ranging from earning a living to being able to pay off debts ...
The Whole: Greater Than The Sum Of The Parts
Have you ever heard someone say, “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts”? This was a reality I learned in profound ways ...
Maximizing The Leverage Of Our Latter Years
Years ago, I began writing a series of essays I called “Fourth Quarter Strategies.” The premise is that while every stage of our professional life ...
Leading In The Uncertain Middle
Beginnings captivate us. Endings bring relief or celebration. But leadership? Leadership happens in the middle – the long, unglamorous stretch where the path forward is ...
Four Keys To Success – God’s Way
Early in my business career I spent a lot of time thinking about success. No one takes a job hoping or expecting to fail, so ...
An Important Part Of Work Is Getting Enough Rest
Someone described spectator sports in this way: Thousands of fans sitting in their seats – people desperately in need of exercise – watching athletes desperately ...
Timeless Truths Of Life And Work
I am not a soldier. I have never picked up a weapon and stood guard during the night. I have never fought in a great battle, landed in hostile ...
Importance Of Showing No Favorites
In today’s competitive business environment, it is easy to fall into the trap of showing favoritism. Whether gravitating toward employees who share our interests, promoting ...
The Problem Of Waiting In An ‘ASAP’ World
Everyone seems to be in such a hurry. It has been that way for a long time. It might have started with the Industrial Revolution, ...
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