Now David said on that day, “Whoever climbs up by way of the water shaft and defeats the Jebusites . . . he shall be chief and captain . . . ” Then David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the City of David. ~2 Samuel 5:8-9 In this world of rapid change, the …
The first time I heard that it is the leader`s responsibility to define reality was from leadership expert and author Max DePree. His assertion made sense to me instantly, and I agreed with it. But that doesn`t mean I was naturally good at it. Of all the lessons I`ve learned about leadership, this one has …
Here’s an article about the 5 truths Leaders understand about Problems by John C Maxwell.. In the comic strip, Peanuts, a hapless Charlie Brown occasionally would be stalked by ominous rainclouds. Although the rest of the sky would shine bright and blue, poor Chuck would be stuck under a dark cloud, getting doused by its …
It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations, that you may distinguish between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean, and that you may teach the children of Israel all the statutes which the Lord has spoken to them by the hand of Moses. ~Leviticus 10:9-11 God does not take it lightly …
Your company is facing a major decision. The decision you make will have a huge impact on your company, employees and suppliers. How you navigate the process is critical. One wrong move and you will live with regret. Get it right, and you are a hero. Leaking information could prove devastating. A second opinion would …
Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah, and he did what was good and right and true before the Lord his God. And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, in the law and in the commandment, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart. So …
HEALTH “Make sure the outside of you is a good reflection of the inside of you.” ~Jim Rohn “Good friends are good for your health.” ~Irwin “A good laugh is sunshine in the house.” ~William Makepeace Thackeray
Few qualities create a more vivid impression of a leader than the ability to speak in public. The higher a leader rises within an organization, the more frequently she is called upon to address others. Ironically, hapless leaders are offered little or no training to develop their speaking skills. A fortunate few ooze natural communication …
PATIENCE “Patience is a bitter plant that produces sweet fruit.” ~Charles Swindoll “Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.” ~William Shakespeare “The twin killers of success are impatience and greed.” ~Jim Rohn
OVERCOMING FEAR “Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them.” ~Brendan Francis “Not a single person has ever accomplished anything of significance without first feeling scared to death!” ~Rick Beneteau “Fearlessness is not the absence of fear. It’s the mastery of fear. It’s about …