Fear and Death in the same phrase is like a double-whammy isn’t it?! That’s what I thought when Jess and Angie invited me to be a part of the Bloom Book Club discussions. Me, contribute to a discussion on the fear of death? Yikes! But we did indeed have some great discussion, mostly because Angie […]
Can introverts really be great leaders? I ask, because I like to believe I’m both but sometimes I think my introvert gets in the way of me being a great leader. Sometimes I have no relational energy left for others. I become short. I get distant. I have no desire to be needed or to […]
The school where I served this summer in San Marcos, Honduras. On Sunday, President Porfirio Lobo declared a state of emergency in southern Honduras following torrential rains that have caused severe flooding in several departments, especially Choluteca and Valle which are under red alert status. The departments of Atlántida, Colón, Comayagua, Copán, Cortés, La Paz, […]
I’ve been sitting here staring at a blank screen for some time now… and for the second time today. I’ve replayed my day over and over trying to identify what I learned today. What was my “ah ha” moment? What was my lesson to tuck away and remember for another day? Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. […]
It’s back again… my favorite day of the week – FRIDAY! Sometimes I get so excited about Friday that I become paralyzed trying to figure out what to do first. I try to cram all of my favorite things into Friday… Reading a good book A nice long energizing walk Lunch or tea with friends […]
There are two schools of thought when it comes to hiring and organizational structure. The relational types subscribe to “first who, then what” The all business types lean towards “first what, then who” I don’t agree with either of them. I believe that one of the most dangerous things we can do as organizational leaders […]
My friend and fellow Cross Pointer, Rory Vaden, is gearing up to release his new book Take the Stairs. I’m a huge fan of the thoughts and principles Rory shares on the power of self-discipline. The book doesn’t release for a couple of more months (you’ll hear more from me then), but I’m excited that […]
Integrity owns it. Without excuses. Without justification. A person of integrity owns there mistakes and the consequences. And every time they own it, they earn a little more of it.
I’ve had several posts out and about on some of my favorite sites this past week. Hop over to these blogs and check them out! Effective Leadership: Start With Yourself at the Backstage Leadership site Hitting the Wall at Gifted for Leadership Are Opportunities Always an Indicator of God’s Will? at the Monvee Blog Warning […]
It wasn’t too long after I began working in ministry full-time that I got a startling question from a Cross Point attendee. As we were walking out of the service, she stopped me in the back of the auditorium and with great sincerity asked me where she could purchase a Bible. I was a little […]
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