Tag: Blogging
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Wounded Warriors
Life is full of pain. As leaders, wherever we are, we must learn to help those that are hurting. A lost loved one, a break-up, financial loss, tough diagnosis. We will all face some really bad news and we will also be in a position to help someone who is suffering. So what do you…
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Sour Cream
Bill is driving home from work when he gets a text from his wife Karen. The text says- “Pick me up some sour cream on your way home- making Mom’s frosting for our dinner party tonight”. Bill stops at the grocery store and hits the dairy aisle. He reaches the sour cream and reviews things. …
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The Boring Banquet
Have you ever had to suffer through a boring banquet? The kind of event where you listen to someone blow their horn and share statistics and personal accomplishments- Sales increased 150%! My new product line was a huge success! My products have entered the European market! Revenue increased 83%! Numbers, dollars, percentages. All great things when…
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Ted- A Story Of Hope
Sometimes in life all you need is a leg-up… This is dedicated to my friend who had the courage to put his reputation on the line for another. The first time that I met Ted, I was walking apartment units on one of our projects under construction. As I walked I could hear the…
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Dirty Snow
Snow is the picture of purity. Snow white is the way you would describe this special color. When the ground is blanketed with a fresh layer of light and fluffy snow, the view turns fluorescently bright. Years ago, we lived in a home on a hill overlooking a nature center. After it snowed, it was amazingly beautiful. Like…
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Fight The Urge!
I was invited to join a group of friends, just men, for a cookout tomorrow. I have decided to go. This sounds like an easy decision on the surface. But really it’s not that easy. My inclination would be to stay home and relax. See, I’ve had a difficult few weeks at work. Traveling, problem…
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Truth Hammer
I had a contracting problem on one of our jobs recently. The project manager asked me to review the documents and his response to the dispute to confirm that we were correct according to the terms of our contract. I reviewed both documents and concurred with his determination. We were 100% right. This contractor had…
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Mastery
Today I will share a poem that I wrote last night. I have been captivated by colors and light the last few days. This is a tribute to my celebration. Hope you enjoy it! Mastery Color wakes Vibrant and moving The brush pulls color across the white Making the canvas come alive He…
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Something Stinks…
I am an avid gardener. I love to grow all types of plants. I have often described myself as a farmer trapped in a builder’s body. There is something truly fundamental in nurturing a plant from a small seed to maturity. One of the important components to a healthy garden is fertilizer. Without fertilizer and proper…
Leading by Serving 