The Power of Really Listening: A Tribute to Stephen Covey by John Hester
One of my mentors, Stephen Covey, passed away this week. No book, other than the Scriptures, has had a more significant impact on my life than his The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The 7 Habits is more than a business book or a self-help book. It is a book about how to be a better human being in all areas of life. And what made it even more impactful for those who knew Stephen is that he modeled what he taught. Of all of the seven habits, none has changed my life more than Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Read More.
When Leadership Fails by Jeremy Statton
Rainy days. Flat tires. The worst case scenario. As the saying goes, it happens. And so does poor leadership. Leadership failures are often the result of: Poor planning, Inexperience, Stubbornness, Lack of vision, Pride. It happens more often than we would like to admit, especially when it is our fault. Read More.
How A Shift In Your Vocabulary Can Instantly Change Your Attitude by Michael Hyatt
This past year I have noticed how my vocabulary impacts my attitude. Words have power. They impact others, of course, but they can also have an impact on us. For example, several weeks ago, I was headed out of town to a speaking engagement. A friend called and asked me where I was going. I said, “Oh, I’m headed to San Jose. I have to speak at a convention.” I said it with a little resignation in my voice. When I hung up, it hit me. I don’t have to speak. I get to speak. That instantly changed my attitude. Read More.
Speaking in Tongues – Using Christianeze by Sloan Inns
When I first moved to America from my homeland of South Africa, I was struck by something unexpected. No, it wasn’t the variety of accents, “Super Sized” foods, Humvee’s or massive shoe collections; it was something far stranger! The first instance I noticed this phenomenon was in a conversation with a potential employer whom I respected. It was an incredibly awkward moment where I almost died of embarrassment because I truly thought my ‘friend’ was a being a total jerk! Basically, he kept goading me and making fun of me … little did I know on that day I was being introduced to another new “friend”: Sarcasm. Read More.
This is Church by Wayne Hedlund
I stumbled across this video clip while reading my blogs last week and couldn’t help but share it with you. What a great video animation about the mission of the local church. The creators, Kelly and Niki Tshibaka own the rights to this video and have given permission for others to use it. Watch Now.
Two Lists You Should Look At Every Morning by Peter Bregman
The speed with which information hurtles towards us is unavoidable, and it’s getting worse. But trying to catch up is counterproductive. Strategic advisor Peter Bregman explains how two simple lists can help us organize what’s important. The world is moving fast and it’s only getting faster. So much technology. So much information. So much to understand, to think about, to react to. A friend of mine recently took a new job as the head of learning and development at a mid-sized investment bank. When she came to work her first day on the job she turned on her computer, logged in with the password they had given her, and found 385 messages already waiting for her. Read More.