I Never Looked, nor Should You
The file is green. I suppose it is somewhere inside my desk. As for its contents? Well, I have never looked. I received the file from a team member leaving the company. One of their direct reports wasn’t going to make it. Or, at least that is what they believed. Taking the file, I thanked […]
#TuesdayT – Leaders Rest
I had to cancel lunch with a friend of mine last week. Her response was enlightening: “Give yourself the time back. Even if you just take it for yourself.” Today’s truth: Leaders rest. It is that simple. Find time to rest this holiday season. I will do the same.
The Small Things, Even Trash, Matter.
I recently went to my old gym because it is closer to my house and the roads were awful due to a November blizzard. While the gym itself is fine, I was quickly reminded why I left: What this picture communicates is that nobody cares. Not only was there a trash problem, there were 45lb […]
#TheoThursday – Getting into the Word
Theological thoughts from a non-theologian. Unashamedly, I believe everyone should read the Bible because everyone has an opinion about the Bible. Sadly, many people – Christians in particular – do not understand the Bible. Given that another New Year is around the corner, I’m using today’s post to share some resources and get you thinking […]
#TuesdayT – Popularity
The truth: Leaders shouldn’t strive to be popular. Legends became legends by sacrificing popularity for the sake of doing what was right. Who was the most unpopular President of all-time? Gallup might list several modern Presidents, but what about Abraham Lincoln? How many other Presidents saw half the country secede from the Union? Martin Luther […]
Lead Yourself First
A buddy of mine recently told me about his experience at Marine Officer Candidate School. “The drill instructor would get on us if we tried to help other officer candidates carry their gear. We had to lead ourselves first.” What would change in your life if you led yourself first? Would you spend your time […]
#TheoThursday – Tithing
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it” (Malachi 3:10). For the […]
#TuesdayT- Setting Goals
Most people fail to set goals because they don’t begin the goal-setting process early enough. Here is a way to avoid that: 1. Open up a blank note on your iPhone. If you don’t have an iPhone, a sheet of paper will do fine. 2. Think about themes: Faith, Marriage, Family, Work, Health. Begin scribbling […]
Connection
I recently read that Lyndon Johnson believed that it was better to give 5-minute speeches that allow for 15 minutes to connect with the audience afterward, rather than 15-minute speeches that only allow for 5 minutes to connect with the audience afterward.* This is a brilliant thought. Shaking hands, looking into people’s eyes, and making […]
Thanksgiving – The Power of Relationships
Thanksgiving may be my favorite holiday of the year. There is so much to be thankful for: The freedom to Worship. Sarah. The kids. Our health. God’s provision. Healthy sibling relationships in the midst of leading a business. A dad who still kicks my butt in golf, and offers unsolicited (and solicited!) business advice. The […]