


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 vision, the people perish”…

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 “their ship…

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. Seventy-two years…

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…

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 before I could eat another…

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 affected.…

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.” Not that I…

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 slowest…

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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 of times…”…

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…

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 for the…

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,…

Reconnecting During Times Of Disconnection
This year’s global pandemic has taken a toll in many ways. One that is sometimes overlooked or underestimated is becoming disconnected from important…

Giving Thanks Even In Times Of Adversity
Once again we enter the time of year when in some countries, special thanksgiving observances take place. Even though it does not require an official holiday…
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