In modern times, a political perspective has seeped into every nook and cranny of life. Especially in areas of leadership. By political perspective, I do not mean a particular party or ideology but rather a political way of doing things. Life has become a lot more about perception than reality. Leaders are far more concerned… Continue reading Leadership in Crisis
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“Criticism: Fiend or Friend?”
Does anyone enjoy being criticized? Especially by someone who seems to be a master criticizer. It can be so hard to take. The delivery has a lot to do with that. However, especially as leaders how should we view criticism? Being critiqued has become a normal part of the life of the leader in the… Continue reading “Criticism: Fiend or Friend?”
Real Leaders Aren’t Petty
The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the word petty is “twitter.” It seems that people of all types engage in social media with a sense of semi-anonymity, as if people don’t really know its them, and engage in back and forth with others over trivial things in a way… Continue reading Real Leaders Aren’t Petty
The Underestimated Quality of Understanding
Leadership requires understanding. Understanding seems like a given but it’s far underestimated in our fast pace, no time to think, rush to the next deal culture. We all want knowledge, and this information age we have the ability to gain knowledge about almost anything we want, and it is right at our finger tips. To… Continue reading The Underestimated Quality of Understanding
Famous Last Words
Matthew 7: 24-25 (MSG) “These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on. If you work these words into your life, you are like a smart carpenter who built his house on solid rock.… Continue reading Famous Last Words