Top 11 Favorite Books of 2011

Books are a great way to learn.  They spark new ideas.  I have always enjoyed reading and learning.  Being in the Masters in Global Leadership program at Azusa Pacific University has challenged and stimulated my learning this year.  Here are my top 11 reads for 2011: The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of... Continue Reading →

Facing the great inevitable

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple died on Wednesday.  In 2005, in his commencement speech at Stanford he shared candidly about death: "Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear... Continue Reading →

Steve Jobs, Apple founder remembered

Steve Jobs, founder of Apple died today at age 56.  He was described as a visionary, a creative genius and an amazing human being. During his lifetime, he changed the world. Mashable.com shares a series of videos remembering Jobs 10 most magical moments. 1.  Macintosh demo in 1984 2.  The commercial that introduced Apple to... Continue Reading →

The Back 9 (more takeaways from The Nines)

I guess I prematurely posted my 9 favorite takeaways from The Nines online conference today, thinking it ended at 3.  Well, consider these like the back nine on an 18 hole golf course. 1.  Herbert Cooper - People's Church (Oklahoma City, OK): The Greatest Gift Help your wife find her passion and giftedness in ministry.... Continue Reading →

9 best takeaways from The Nines

Terry and I watched Leadership Network conference today called The Nines.  99 speakers speaking 9 minutes each.  Here are 9 of my personal best takeaways (not in any particular order)... 1.  Jon Acuff on energy levels.  Different activities require different energy levels to do well.  Schedule activities that require high energy at moments when you... Continue Reading →

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