Transitioning is a skill

My friend and professor, Dr. Ray Wheeler (Ray’s blog) recommended the book, The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins.  Dr. Michael Watkins is one of the world's leading experts on transitions.  This book has become a classic reference for leaders in transition. It has been named one of the best 100 business books of all time. ... Continue Reading →

Adventure idea from How Stuff Works

Fall is a great time for beginnings.  Kids begin school.  We begin new routines after schedules being thrown off with vacations and other summer activities.  The  How Stuff Works site that I subscribe to lists some great ideas for adventure and staying in shape this fall...and year round.  Outdoor activities such as biking, climbing and... Continue Reading →

A View from the Pew

My good friend and colleague, Stottler Starr (trulyfollowingjesus@ccci.org) conducted a survey of 50 mature Christians representing 40 different churches across the United States. He called it, A View from the Pew. These participants, as a group, probably represent over 50,000 hours of listening to sermons. They were asked the following question: What are the top three... Continue Reading →

Givers and Takers

In any organization or community there are givers, and there are takers.  You've probably come across these two types of people in your personal and professional life. Recently I have had interactions with a couple people in which I walked away thinking, "This person adds value to my life;  they are a giver." One interaction... Continue Reading →

5 Important Reminders for Teaching Adults

Every leader is a teacher; every teacher is a leader!  The two are intertwined.  I enjoyed our first morning with Dr. Jim Adams, Azusa Pacific professor for our Designing Learning Strategies for a Global Environment. Here is an acrostic as a summary to capture small part of what we heard today about adult learning. To... Continue Reading →

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