I have been thinking a lot about this subject: Leadership. The more I’ve tried to wrap my mind around it, the more I’ve come to a conclusion. It may be …
Accountability: Like-Minded versus Life-Minded
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, and Climate Change. (Okay…not so …
Seeking Leadership
I have seen lots of good things written about leadership, both here and in other forums, but, I had a thought today. I thought about maybe what drives me the …
Accountability. Who needs it? (Part One)
Every man needs accountability. Not the “Gotcha! Now I’m gonna beat you up!” variety that we so fondly remember. This variety leads to legalism and checklist spirituality. Eric Reed, Minister …
Take a Walk to the Gemba
My company is making a management system change to “Value Stream Management”. VSM’s goal is to align all resources including management into a stream of production. It is not a …
Leadership and Ambition
“When the gods wish to take vengeance on a man for his crimes they usually grant him considerable success and a period of impunity, so that when his fortune is …
Advice to a Thirteen Year Old Boy
My youngest son is turning thirteen years old in February. As a family, we perform a Manhood Ceremony for our boys. Two years ago, we had a very intimate family …
Is Leadership Static or Dynamic?
I have been asked recently if my approach to selling or leading a sales team has changed due to my recent change in jobs and the new “products” that I …
Careful! You might get what you ask for.
It has been quite interesting watching the employees within organizations strive for what they feel, is a well deserved advancement within the company. I can think of at least five …
The Opportunity of Leadership
“Another time [Benaiah] chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it.” 2 Samuel 23 In scripture, …