Praise and blame, undeserved
As a leader you're going to get credit for things you had virtually nothing to do with. When praise comes flowing your way, spread it…
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J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer died yesterday. His classic, Knowing God, made a significant impact on me in college. Even more influential, to me personally, is his Keep…
“Don’t fight it, Dan”
I worked in a bicycle store when I was in high school. I was trained on the job to set up new bikes out of…
Displacement
Ever struggle to get dish soap out of a water bottle that has a narrow opening? I used to use so much water swishing, swirling,…
Wipe away their tears
Wiping away tears doesn't mean, "Quit crying." The Bible says, "He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from…
Leaders round
When I worked as a nursing supervisor, we were trained to round on our direct reports, similarly to the way nurses round on their patients.…
“You can do anything.”
An older gentlemen who has enjoyed a decorated career across the decades shared that one of the main reasons that he can do so many…
“Let’s call this one training”
A friend of mine told me a story about a time when a wise friend said, "Let's call this one training." The project they had…
The drama of the dogma
Preach in such a way that your faithful listeners deeply hope that what you are saying is true. I don't mean a long-shot kind of…
The best feedback
As leaders it can be very difficult to get relevant feedback that helps you grow. Ideally we would all have in-house mentors that deeply valued…