Character Matters in Leadership

We often think of a leader as having the skills and abilities to get things done and motivate people. While that’s true, it’s more than that. Competency and charisma will take that leader pretty far, but only CHARACTER will keep them there! Character is about who that...

It’s for life!

Ever since I first heard the phrase "lifelong learner", it has resonated with me. I’ve aspired to never stop learning… no matter how old I get. Throughout my 70 years, I’ve been blessed with so many opportunities to learn new things. I've had the privilege to take...

Burnout… It’s no laughing matter

You know, personal burnout is no laughing matter. It’s a real struggle that so many of us deal with. Always feeling tired, negative, and like you’re not making any progress, can really mess with your head as well as your body. And here's the kicker: burnout doesn't...

Now… that’s a problem!

Problem-solving skills are necessary in both our personal and professional life. Whether you're dealing with a difficult issue at work, attempting to strengthen a relationship, or looking for creative solutions to other problems, they're critical. Today we look at...

Holy Discontent

Last week, we explored the theme of contentment. However, there is a “flip-side” of that… discontent. What might be called a “holy discontent”. Holy discontent is a feeling of dissatisfaction with the status quo that is motivated by a desire to see God's kingdom come...

Contented… Not Complacent

It’s a key ingredient to a productive life—contentment. When we are content with what we have, we are more likely to be focused and motivated to achieve our goals, grateful for the opportunities that come our way, and find the success we are truly looking for. Today’s...
What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?

For people of Christian faith around the world, the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas Day is called the period of Advent. The focus of advent is “waiting”. It reminds one of ancient Israel waiting for the arrival of their promised Messiah. Christian believers understand...

Mental sabotage!

Mental sabotage!

All great leaders of the past have experienced it. Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and even George Washington have one thing in common. They all had to come to grips with their self-defeating behaviors spurred on by their embedded mental saboteurs. And… each of them...

It’s foundational to leadership

It’s foundational to leadership

A foundational component of leadership is trust. The dictionary defines trust as a "reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence." Leaders will lose their effectiveness without the trust of those they are leading. Let’s...

What You Must Know About Goal Setting

What You Must Know About Goal Setting

What You Must Know About Goal Setting Let’s discuss some things you already know. By now you know that the only way to achieve a dream or at least a vision of success is to start small and work your way up. If you have no vision or no ambition, then you cannot very...

Suffering from Atychiphobia? WHAT???

Suffering from Atychiphobia? WHAT???

Today's Theme: Fear of Failure Quote "Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly." ― John F. Kennedy Article Overcoming Fear of Failure: Facing Your Fear of Moving Forward“The wonderful thing about failure is that it's entirely up to us to decide how to look...

The Common Mistakes in Goal Setting

The Common Mistakes in Goal Setting

What goes wrong in goal setting?  What makes a solid list of goals go to pieces in just six weeks?  The problem may be within the person who is trying to complete this list of goals or it may be the goal list itself.  Here are four of the most common...

But I don’t have the time!

But I don’t have the time!

But I don’t have the time! Have you ever found yourself saying that? I know that I have. THE STRUGGLE I’m in the process of developing a 5-week course called YOUR PERSONAL PATH. But I often find that my self-talk keeps me from working on what needs to be done. It’s...

Burn out? Rust out? There is a third alternative…

Burn out? Rust out? There is a third alternative…

I've heard it said, "I would rather burn out than rust out!". Sounds noble, doesn't it? But there is a third more God-honoring and satisfying alternative. So, how about you? Are you ready to move forward into this next season of life with an even greater passion to...

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