Is gratitude truly beneficial, or is it simply a nice virtue our mothers taught us? You may recall a similar experience... “What do you say?” Mom gently spurred me on when, as a little child, someone gave me a gift. Of course, “Thank you!” was always the proper response. Is expressing thanks an appropriate response... Continue Reading →
As leaders we need to be aware of our hearts. Our emotional state will often reveal where our heart is at. If we pay attention to warning signs, we can make self adjustments. When we disregard the warning signs, we do damage to ourselves and those around us. Terry Morgan has identified three warning signs in the life of anyone who has led people. You may have other ones to add to the list…Read on…
Traveling through New Mexico, we stopped at a rest stop, and we were immediately on our guard, thanks to the “Beware of Rattlesnakes!” warning sign posted nearby.
At my new job here in Orlando, each day I pass by this “Caution Gators!” warning sign, and I walk by with a much more alert peripheral vision.
There are many different dangers present depending on the place… depending on the circumstances… depending on the person.
A warning sign increases my awareness of a potential threat, and it often causes me to change my behavior in order to avoid injury or damage.
Most often when I think about warnings, I am concerned about external threats to my safety, but when I thought about those signs this week, I realized that there are plenty of dangers that threaten my internal well-being also… threats against inner peace, productivity, and healthy relationships… and I can…
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Goodbyes fill much of our life. Being part of an international organization and global community, our family has had to say goodbye to many friends. On the other hand, relationships are what make life rich. Isn't it much better to have loved, though that meant saying hard goodbyes, than to never have had those close friendships? We... Continue Reading →
The Olympic athletes have planned and trained for years to compete in London 2012. The winners receive a medal; those who don't earn gold, silver or bronze still make memories and life-long friends. Isn't it just as important to win in our lives and marriage? This also requires some planning, training and intentionality. Before this... Continue Reading →
Living well means learning to rest well. We need to take time to sharpen the ax, recharge, retool. There are rhythms to a healthy life which includes rest. Learning to rest helps a leader recover from physical weariness as well. My wife, Terry has captured 4 simple practices that we have maintained over our married... Continue Reading →
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