How lunch with some friends led to a shopping trip, and how that trip changed my life.
Just a reminder that we need to be able to receive in order to be good givers.
Category Archives: Leadership
Life Long Learning – Success as a Disciple
Last week I shared several ways to ensure failure as a life-long learner. This week, I help you find success!
Life Long Learning – Failure as a Disciple
We all are learners…at least I hope you are. Here are a few tips to tell if it’s succeeding in your life and what to watch for.
Olan Hendrix Articles
Policy Governance Model (The Carver Method)
The Power it takes to Succeed
I always thought humility meant that I was to be humiliated. But according to a recent lesson from Kris Vallotton from Bethel Church, this is the idea: “God is opposed to the proud but he gives grace to the humble” – James 4:6
“To be humble does not mean to think less of yourself, it means to think of yourself less” – CS Lewis.
From the devotional: Here are 15 signs of true humility:
1. You are teachable.
2. You are influenceable.
3. You can be corrected without defending yourself.
4. You rejoice when others are celebrated.
5. No job is too small for you.
6. You don’t have to be right.
7. You naturally seek the advice of others.
8. You actually do pray.
9. You freely admit your flaws, mistakes, and failures.
10. You live to help others succeed.
11. You aren’t entitled.
12. You are patient.
13. You don’t promote yourself.
14. You let other people have a better story than yours.
15. You honor other people when they are talking.
Links:
Brian Regan “I Walked on The Moon” regarding letting others have the better story
Kris Vallotton at Bethel Church in Redding, CA
“Not Always Right“: a blog about customer service experiences from the other side
“Snacks with a Twist” is Nay’s Snack Food site.
Who Are You, Really?
I’ve talked a bit about this before, but this time I give it a more spiritual look. God has a purpose for each of us, but we have to ask.
Who Speaks to You?
What are the influences in your life. It depends on who you listen to, watch or read. All these have an influence on who we are and how we react in life.
Terry mentions the 7 Mountain Strategy expounded on by Lance Wallnau. That will be a full episode soon, but if you would like further information now, here’s a link.
Do Politics and Business Mix?
With recent proclamations by companies as big as Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines, Terry has some thoughts on the appropriateness of discussing politics at work and your company taking a political stance.
What Happens When The Vision is Lost?
Terry shares several examples of strong vision and one that is of a billion-dollar company that totally lost it.
Getting a Vision – Question from Traci Bakenhaster
Good friend and consultant Traci Bakenhaster from Design and Renew Consulting asks the ultimate question when seeking a vision for your life: How Do I Get a Vision. There is a difference in Vision and Mission, and there are a couple of vital steps you need to pursue when seeking your ultimate purpose.
Conflict is inevitable! What TO do…
Last week, we discussed the do-nots of how to handle conflict. I recently read Steven K. Scott’s “The Richest Man Who Ever Lived” and in it, he quotes Gary Smalley’s “Rules of Engagement” regarding conflict. Conflict is inevitable and Jesus even spoke about it in an encouraging fashion.