Loneliness: It has been said, “It is lonely at the top, but at least you eat better.” For most of us, eating better is not enough. Allender’s (2006) fourth leadership challenge is to deal correctly with “the deep sense of isolation and loneliness” that leaders feel. If you have led, you have experienced loneliness. But... Continue Reading →
Leadership lessons along the journey
Dan Allender states it simply, “If you’re a leader, you’re in the battle of your life.” [1] When my wife and I accepted the job as national leaders in an organization, our boss commented that it would be a couple of the hardest years of our life. I am not sure if his comment was because... Continue Reading →
9 Lifestyle Energy Drainers
One month last year, our electric bill came back very high. My secretary commented, “You are paying too high a price!” She suggested calling an electrician to come and check our connections to assure that no one was “stealing” energy from our house. It works the same way in our life. We end up paying... Continue Reading →
Decision #3 Cultivate Serenity (Solitude)
Solitude is not what we might rank a high priority for us in 2012. Most likely, it is not gonna be the word we choose as our focus word for the year. But stop to consider what Chuck Swindoll has to say about it in his book, “Intimacy with the Almighty. He encourages a third decision... Continue Reading →
Developing Your Relationship with God
Some time ago my wife, Terry (her blog) gave me a great gift that has kept on giving...She gave me the book Intimacy with the Almighty by Chuck Swindoll. It started me on a journey to deepen my walk with God, which continues to this very day. Here are a few thoughts from my journal... Am I... Continue Reading →
