One of my favorite Christmas traditions at Christmas is a symphony or concert. When we lived in Xalapa, Mexico, we made the University of Veracruz Symphony Orchestra an annual team tradition. This past year, my wife and I enjoyed Keith and Kristyn Getty's, Joy: An Irish Christmas at the Bob Carr Theater in downtown Orlando.... Continue Reading →
The Transforming Power of Gratitude
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 →
Not all needs are apparent
This is a reblog from Andrea Buczynski. She has some great thoughts on encouragement. Who needs encouraging? The answer might surprise you...Read on.... Thank you for coming. I wish my director came to visit me. I was climbing into my car after a visit to one of our local leaders when I heard that last... Continue Reading →
The 5 Love Languages
Each of us has a love language. Gary Chapman has over 30 years of helping and healing marriages. The principles of love languages work for any relationship. Since 1992, his book has sold over 5 million copies and been translated into 40 languages. Here is an excerpt from his site on The 5 Love Languages® with... Continue Reading →
Email vs. Phone Call vs. Face-to-Face
How do you know when it is best to communicate with an email or whether you should pick up the phone and call? Or when might a face to face conversation be more appropriate? How can I really communicate effectively to the people in my organization? In a recent coaching time with a new leader,... Continue Reading →
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