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, ...
Small And Steady Approach Leads To Big Things
Are you familiar with “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the fable by the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop? It is about a fast-running hare (a relative ...
Finding Strength In The Struggle
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a life of ease? An idyllic existence devoid of struggle, adversity or pain? How ...
The Impact Of Decision-Making On Success
We are constantly making decisions. Whether in personal or professional settings, we all must decide what to do on a daily basis. From the moment we wake ...
Enthusiasm In Spite Of Failure
Some time ago I read this intriguing statement from Winston Churchill, the one-time prime minister of England: “Success consists of going from failure to failure without ...
Ways Being In Business Can Shape Faith
We sometimes talk about how one’s faith influences how they approach their work. However, over my more than 30 years of experience in leading organizations, ...
Learning To Thrive In The Best Environment
Have you gone to a public aquarium and observed the fish calmly swimming around, content in their watery environment? Do you suppose they are even ...
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