7 Practices to Relieve Leadership Loneliness

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 →

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 →

One key to a healthy heart and more energy

Living well and leading over the long haul requires taking care of our bodies.  My friend, Tom Nebel, co-author of the book, Church Planting Landmines with Gary Rohrmayer says that leaders often wish they could add more hours to their day to get things done, but seldom think about how to add more years to... 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 →

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