Tag: community

• What are you living for?

  Kathy was browsing in a gift shop near our home last week and struck up a conversation with the lady clerk. This is not an uncommon thing for Kathy. She has a gift of being able to connect quickly with people. This lady was originally from Columbia (South America not South Carolina) and she has […]

  Joe Passkiewicz

  June 12, 2017

  Focus, Relationships, Vision

  barns, Columbia, community, expectations, focus, Leadership development, lifestyle, priorities, work

• Community Doesn’t Just Happen

  One-on-one communication is on life support… We have reached to age where we will e-mail or text someone who is just a few feet away.  We avoid the phone call because it takes longer than a quick text.  Skip the pleasantries.  Get to the point.  Get your answer.  Move on the next issue.  Right? This […]

  Joe Passkiewicz

  September 21, 2016

  Initiative, Relationships, Vision

  choices, communication, community, connection, interest, leadership, Leadership development, relationship, time

• Teach, Love, and Peace Will Follow!

  This is a guest post from my friend Cristie Powers.  She has been serving the homeless, needy, and many others in her neighborhood and her circle of friends for as long as I have known her.  Cristie gets it.  She knows how important it is to serve others.  She is selfless.  She is a beautiful […]

  Joe Passkiewicz

  April 7, 2016

  Passion, Relationships, Strategy, Uncategorized

  care, community, homeless, leadership, love, passion, Teacher

• Rich or Poor?

  I just returned from a mission trip to Costa Rica.  This was my fifth trip to Costa Rica.  The country is full of breathtaking natural beauty.  Most folks visit Costa Rica to enjoy this beauty.  Many head to the Pacific coast to a resort, maybe surf, or enjoy the excellent offshore fishing. On our trip, […]

  Joe Passkiewicz

  January 28, 2015

  Change, Excellence, Legacy, Relationships

  community, Costa Rica, families, leadership, leadingbyserving, lifestyle, missions, poor, rich

• The Key

  When I was a very young man I was convinced that knowledge was the key to success.  I was sure that it was “what you know” that was really important.  So, I worked very hard in school.  I really felt like learning was the key.  If I could just learn as much as possible and […]

  Joe Passkiewicz

  May 14, 2012

  Belief, Excellence, Legacy, Relationships, Strategy

  business, community, connection, experience, keys, knowledge, leadership, leadingbyserving, relationships, success, successful, valuable