My four children have four cats (Sam, Sylvester, Tin Tin and Bo Bo). These cats love people, but they are ferocious–killers! Tiger, lion, panther and cheetah are better descriptions. These fur-filled kitty-cats are indefatigable hunters–resilient […]
Ever had an idea or thought you turned into a plan that didn’t produce the results you wanted? Chances are yes, and you are not alone. Ideas are like children. They must be birthed, nurtured, […]
What Picking Cucumbers Taught Me! I remember picking cucumbers as a boy in the fields of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina in the summer. It was hot. The kind of hot where the […]
The Risk of Commitment: Intending is not Committing I have observed that many people can never break the cycle of failure. They start strong, they intend well, they may even plan to some extent, but […]
Admiration — does admiration help the leader or the organization at all? “…the flattering mouth brings ruin.” Don’t confuse admiration with encouragement. A true encourager is on par with a trusted adviser. An encourager is […]
Insulation — the archaic definition of this word means to literally “make an island.” Insulation was a defensive technique that cities or castles used to keep enemies out, whereby they dug trenches to cut easy […]
Obstacles (Often Unseen) Leaders Must Overcome Part 1: Isolation Often it’s not the obstacle that you can see that causes you to stumble, but rather the obstacle you can’t see that impairs, impales, and immobilizes […]
“If you faint in the day of adversity your strength is small” Proverbs 24:10 This is one of my favorite Bible verses. It tells me that no matter what I am faces with, I must choose […]