Posts Tagged ‘Message’
What's a Leader to do with All These Frustrations?!?
Here’s an exercise I heard recently: (I wish I knew who this was from so I could give them the credit… Sorry man or woman.) Write down everything that is ticking you off, bothering you, annoying you and that you’re worried about right now. Then, for 15 minutes, fret about it, whine about it, get…
Read MoreThe 2 Things that will make your Employees LOVE coming to work! (And its not Money!!!)
#1: A Focus on Building Great Products & Services. #2: A Focus on Building a Great Culture. (aka a Great Place to Work) The problem is, most leaders only focus on #1. They think, “As long as our product is great and we’re paying people decently, then we’re succeeding.” In fact, the business world is built to…
Read MoreWho You Work For. Who Works for You.
Choosing who you work for and who works for you are two of the most important things a leader will do. Because… You will eventually become who you associate with, both up and down the organization. If you work for someone who is a tyrant than don’t be surprised when you start to…
Read MoreGetting Gas in the Rain
So I had to fill up my gas tank in the pouring rain the other day. I shouldn’t have had too. I had three other chances to do it in when the sun was shining. In fact, I actually thought about doing it. But I didn’t… I didn’t do it because I was apparently… lazy…
Read MoreSomething Kind of Quirky and Cool that I Realized I do All the Time
I’m not sure how it started or where it began. The best I can remember is hearing or reading a few different things that when fragmented together have created a practice that I do all the time now that I’m often not even cognizant of it. 1. I pray for and bless people all…
Read MoreThe Reason you Can't Move Forward!
So I have 2 growing piles of clothes that are consuming the floor of my closet. They’re clothes I don’t want anymore and I want to donate to Goodwill. They’ve been sitting there for like 6 months, and every time I look at them I get mad and frustrated and agitated that I can’t…
Read MoreLeadership and Little Kids
In Matthew 18, the leaders around Jesus have come to Him to ask what, in their minds, is a very important question. “About that time, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’” v. 1. Now, I love this because what these leaders were actually asking was, “What…
Read MoreFollow Up on Asking for Feedback
Hey everyone, This past weekend in Part 1 of our “Selfie” series at Next Level Church, I challenged leaders hard on this idea of Inviting Feedback from those closest to us. If you missed it, or just want to hear it again, go here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/selfie-part-1-getting-over/id305232768?i=248399355&mt=2 In an effort to continue to #AddValue to…
Read MoreThe Official "Top 10" List of Books to Read in 2014 Part 4
So today, I conclude my 1st Annual “Top 10” (really 16) books that are must reads in 7 different categories. I’ll just get right to it. As always, the titles are links to Amazon to download or purchase immediately. In the Marriage Category, read: Beyond Ordinary by Justin and Trisha Davis Justin and…
Read MoreThe Official "Top 10" List of Books to Read in 2014 Part 3
This is week 2 of my 1st Annual “Top 10” Books List for reading in the New Year. Because every leader I know is busy, my desire is to do the “Screening” for you. Today we’re looking at my Top 3 books for the Personal Growth Category. These are must reads for every leader…
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