Last night one of my daughters asked me why the government was shut down, and I have to admit, I didn’t feel like I had a good answer. So I …
Leadership: Ever Been Mistaken for the Messiah?
Every Wednesday, I meet a group of men-leaders-for a Bible Study. This has been going on for over 15 years. We are currently studying the book of John. The discussion …
Is “Do as I say, not as I do” an effective leadership strategy?
There is a very popular saying and I’m sure you have heard it; “Do as I Say, Not as I Do!” In other words, do as you’re told, and just …
Manday Quote: Ben Franklin
Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, the Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His providence. That He ought to be worshiped. That the most …
In a World of Words
This article has been a long time in the making. Words…we use them every day. It is one thing to offer up words of encouragement only later to use those …
Leading with Fear vs. Leading with Respect
I think if you boil it down to the lowest common denominator there are two basic leadership styles, Leading with Fear and Leading with Respect. Many people mistake fear for …
Leadership Characteristics
Whoever first claimed that leadership abhors a vacuum was certainly an insightful person. The glaring absence of direction and decision-making when there is no leader present is a situation that …
Leadership and Integrity
I am one of many on this blog that take leadership and its quality’s to heart. It is with a firm conviction I feel that we as leaders need to …
Is Leadership Comforting or Comfortable
I recently had a conversation with someone about the difference in being comfortable and being comforted or something being comforting. I am sure the majority of you have heard me …
**REPOST** Accountability: Like-Minded versus Life-Minded
**Originally posted February 11, 2013** As humans, we have a tendency to gravitate toward like-minded individuals and passions. Our society dictates this model through political correctness, polling, media, rugged individualism, …