Have you ever been in a Target store when the automated announcement over the loud speaker identifies an issue that needs to be addressed by an employee. Oftentimes the announcement finishes with the phrase “Who’s responding?” I hear that computer women’s voice in my head every time I encounter a leadership issue that lacks clarity. […]
“Pick me.” “Tell me your secret.” “Share your story.” My childhood memories are filled with longings for inclusion. Don’t leave me on the sidelines. Let me be in your circle. Those longings intensified with those I loved or respected. If you were a kindred spirit, the longing to be a part of your world only […]
The memories come rushing back so vividly. You probably remember exactly where you were when the events of 9/11 began to unfold. As vivid and specific as those memories are for me, they’ll never reach the magnitude of those who were directly impacted by that tragedy. I can’t help but think of the leaders who […]
Something deep inside each of us longs to count. We want to matter to the world. We long to make a difference. We get bored, tired, even depressed by routine and monotony. We’re desperate for significance. We’re searching for acknowledgment. We want to be known. But to be known begins with knowing ourselves. God has […]
I do it every day. Make an assumption about someone. Overlook an opportunity to listen. Withhold words of encouragement. Allow insecurity to keep me from reaching out. So many things can sabotage the relationships in our lives. The seemingly little things fester and create explosive damage to the relationships we value most. Our lives are […]
Labor Day. The day we celebrate work by not working. For most of us Labor Day marks: the end of summer the beginning of fall back to school season last chance to wear white jeans the beginning of football season a reason to throw a party and hang out with friends an extra day off […]
It’s been awhile since I’ve just caught up with you all via the blog. I mean just talking… sharing life. I’m sorry if I’ve seemed a little distant. I certainly know the posts have been short and infrequent. Sorry about that. The majority of this year I’ve been consumed with pouring out.. being stretched… facing […]
You can’t truly understand freedom until you’ve lived without it. You can’t fully comprehend segregation until you’ve been the marginalized. May we as leaders never be lulled by our personal comfort. May we always be willing to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. Photo HT
In his book entitled Leadership, Rudy Giuliani cautions, “Leaders of all kinds – CEOs, coaches, even the occasional mayor – run the risk of thinking they are where they are because of divine intervention. When selected for a position of leadership, do not believe you were selected by God.” The point he is getting at […]
Symptoms get our attention. Watery eyes and compulsive sneezing alert us to allergy season. An upset stomach and high fever may be indicative of the flu. We know symptoms indicate that there is something bigger going on inside of us. If we’re smart we proactively treat the real problem. But unfortunately every day in our […]
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