If you have been a leader for any length of time, you are familiar with failure. Here are 6 things I have learned about failure: 1. Failure brings with it the possibilities of something greater. When I analyze and learn from my failure, I discover seeds for turning the failure into success. No one would consider Thomas Edison... Continue Reading →
Chuck Swindoll encourages leaders to keep a tender heart and a tough hide. In my last blog on 7 practices to avoid becoming a self-absorbed, narcissistic leader, I dealt with the “soft side” of dealing with the wounds of betrayal from abandonment or abuse. A tender heart keeps us from becoming jaded. The flip side... Continue Reading →
Crisis: Allender says, “Crisis has a way of sneaking up and biting you from behind. It exposes either your lack of preparation or the foolishness of your presumption of security.” [1] I have certainly found that to be true in my journey of leadership. Crisis actually originates from a Greek word meaning “to sift or... Continue Reading →
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 →
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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