Tag: Leadership development
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You Can’t Look Back!
Kathy and I were having breakfast with a man after Street Corner Saturday morning who was recovering from a brutal beating which almost cost him his life. He was in a coma for several weeks and the doctors were not optimistic about his recovery. While he was in the coma, the Lord spoke to him…
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The Hero and the Villain
A good action movie or a novel generally has these roles. The villian is the dark and scheming character who is struggling to get what he wants in an unscrupulous way. The hero is the character who is on the right side of things. The hero struggles with the villain and his schemes and works…
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Money Wart
I grew up in the construction business- literally. My father had a subcontracting business and fact that he was in the construction business affected many things growing up. He would be fixated on the weather. The weather determined the schedule and a large portion of his life. Also as business was good and bad it…
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How to Create a Drama-Free Workplace
Most of us love a good drama at the movies, but not so much at work. Office drama can be draining. It’s hard enough to keep the plates spinning without the added pressure of drama. It seems like finding the right mix of folks is like a science experiment. Unfortunately, in a drama filled environment,…
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Me First
I hate to wait in lines. I don’t know why, but long lines just really irritate me. If I walk into a restaurant at lunch and the line is long, I’ll go back to work hungry and just skip lunch! Except for the line thing, I am generally very patient. I understand that sometimes to…
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The Dangers of Meddling
“I can do whatever I want- I’m the boss!” Have you heard this before? This is a true statement for the most part. If you are the boss you can do whatever you want. But is it healthy? Is it the right thing to do? Will it do more harm than good? Meddle: 1. to…
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Reaching Down
My grandfather was an avid golfer. He simply loved the game. I remember thinking when I was a young kid just how great it would be if my grandpa invited me to play golf with him. I actually visualized it often, but I knew that it would be a pain for him. I would be…
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Maybe A Smoke Screen?
John is a real charmer. He is good at getting what he wants. First it was a cookie from Mom. Then an extension on an assignment at school. Then a date with the homecoming queen. A promotion at work. You get the picture. He was attractive and engaging. He found it easy to win people…
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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. …
Leading by Serving 