Some great reminders from the book of Proverbs (15:10-15) to God's call on leaders - seems we need this now more than ever. Let's strive to be the leaders we all desire to have! 1. ENCOURAGING: A good leader motivates, doesn’t mislead, exploit. 2. INTEGRITY: God cares about honesty in the workplace; your business is …
Category: Encouragement
Meaning More Than Money
Is making money your primary motivation? It was once definitely true for me. The rub is - how much will be enough? And at what cost? Dolly Parton is quoted as saying, "don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life". I'm sure she has some familiarity with that struggle …
Change Agents
I get the unique opportunity to hear and field complaints, and critiques at work just about every day. Granted, at first blush this may seem like a miserable existence, and there are definitely energy draining days for sure, but this gift to hear from people throughout our company has actually served to inspire and encourage …
Weeds In The Garden
I've been thinking about the time I have had, and the unknown amount of time I have left to live. Not to be morbid, but just that I wasted so much time when I was younger chasing after worthless things, like the prodigal son. However, the past 15 years have truly been restorative, and God …
Empowered To Empower
Remember - if you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted. So often insecure leaders do all they can to hoard and protect their position and power by trying to do everything and making what they do nontransparent. However, as a leader, a central part of the job is in training and developing others. This …
Word Choice
Much has been suggested at the start of this new year to identify a word that can define your year. Rather than a list of resolutions, what word best captures what you hope to simplify your energies around? As I woke New Year's Day, the song "The Goodness of God" was playing in my mind. …
Status Quo, or Grow?
Each new year brings new challenges and so often we are tempted to simply "leave well enough alone". However, we aren't meant to remain where we are and as we are. We are meant to be in a constant state of maturity, growth and development. Yet, so many don't like change, and I understand this …
