Can You Have Success In Leadership Without Struggle?
Can you? I am really asking this question. And I am of the opinion that you do not. Notice that I didn’t say “cannot.” Because I suppose it is mathematically possible. But I think …
The Decline of a Nation?
In the past few days we have witnessed a distinctive parting between leadership and power. Including the loss of appreciation for our fellow man and the gratitude for those who …
Baidu and the Persistent Pursuit of Leadership
There are many things that we take for granted in life. “Google” is probably high on that list. At least it is for me. That is until I took my …
The Education of a Leader
The education of a minister should not end with the theological school, but should be prolonged, like that of a teacher or physician, to the latest day of his …
The Magic of Compounding “Interest”
The older I get, the more “interested” I am in Fatherhood. I am interested because I believe that there is a compounding or cumulative effect of being a good father. …
Happy Thanksgiving 2014
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. You all know by now how much …
Does It Pay To Be Emotionally Intelligent?
Would you agree with me that the ability to “read” people would be a handy skill to have? According to a recent paper in the Journal of Organizational Behavior, if …
You Can Only Steer A Moving Ship
You can’t steer a ship that isn’t already moving in some direction. Think about it. The propeller must be spinning and a ship must be in motion in order to …
“Help Ever – Hurt Never” and the Lost Skill of Discernment
I saw a bumper sticker on the way to meet a friend for breakfast this morning. It said “Help Ever – Hurt Never.” I thought “What a great idea.” And …
Battlestar Voices, the Skirmish with the Fifth “S”
I have been through several 5S training modules during the different stops in my career path. 5S is a methodology generated by Japanese manufacturing to improve the organization of a …