I recently posted a question on Facebook asking is “anybody out there feeling like you have so much to do and too little time to get it done?” It was not surprising that many people responded saying “yes,” “me,” and “all the time.” A few even commented using the raised Read more…
“Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there.” Bo Jackson It is the beginning of the year and many of us are thinking about our goals. From healthy living to family vacations, buying a house or getting a college degree, the options are endless. Our thoughts are Read more…
There comes a point in your life when you realize that turning the page is the best feeling in the world because there’s so much more to the book then the page you were stuck on. As a child, I remember wrestling with complex math problems. I was determined to Read more…
“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” ~ Zig Ziglar I could not wait to watch The Biggest Loser. It is one of my all-time favorite reality shows. I learned valuable lessons from each trainer about commitment and perseverance — in addition to the myriad Read more…
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” ~ Stephen Covey Projects can pile up quickly. Some are large, complex and time-consuming. Others are simple and quick as lightening. Projects seem to come from every direction. Customers, managers, peers, family and friends are Read more…
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” ~ Pablo Picasso A few years ago, my girlfriend Lorna and I were chatting about our jobs and ministry experiences. We both agreed that service to church and community were gratifying engagements. Read more…
I was recently asked, “what is my greatest fear?” Several things came to mind including spiders, heights, rejection and taking risks. The later of which is the greatest. There is vulnerability in taking risks. The ever-present question of “what if this doesn’t work?” lurks in the corner of our minds. Read more…
“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” ~ Alfred Adler What if this were happening to me? I believe this is a crucial question for leaders to ask when engaging with their team members. It unlocks Read more…
I have a quiet, mellow nature. It is often mistaken for shyness. We use these words interchangeably. If I am quiet, then I must be shy. Or if I am shy, then I am quiet. Right? Not necessarily. It turns out that I am an introvert which is often misconstrued Read more…
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting. ~ William Arthur Ward I remember feeling hurt by a friend or one of my brothers as a kid. The predominant thought and reactive saying was, “I forgive you, but I will not forget what you have Read more…