Imagine the frustration if you had a great desire to play professional basketball like Jeremy Lin, but did not have any ability. On the other hand, suppose you had his ability, but never really wanted to put forth the effort. What a waste that would be! You would miss out on being really great at... Continue Reading →
The Profe: A wise mentor
I have been reflecting on some of the things that God has given me to succeed in my life and mission. They all begin with the letter "P". The first three were: Presence, Promise and Power. The next "P" word is: “Profe”. Profe is a Spanish word that students use for their favorite teachers in... Continue Reading →
Promises, Promises
We live in a world where promises are broken all the time. Couples make promises to one another to marry "until death do us part", only to later divorce. Leaders make promises to followers and later falter. Politicians promise to reduce taxes and debt. So many broken promises make it hard to trust anyone. But,... Continue Reading →
HBR: The Last Act of a Great CEO
Terry and I read this in Harvard Business Review. http://www.hbr.org Thanks to our good friend Bob Hooks who got us a subscription! The issue was January 2009 called TRANSFORMING LEADERS. The article is called "The Last Act of a Great CEO". It has good ideas on transition over to new leaders or new leadership teams.... Continue Reading →