Read the book! Read the book! Read the book! In his latest, Empty Promises, pastor and best-selling author Pete Wilson examines the goals and ideals that many people (myself included) pursue, only to find that they don’t enrich our lives but, instead, often leave us feeling empty. Through his own real life struggles, examples from people he has counseled [...]
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Book Review – Empty Promises
April 30, 2012Thank you Thursday
April 19, 2012I’m sure the news of Dick Clark’s passing yesterday brought back many memories for a lot of people. There are many younger people who only know Dick Clark as the host of New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, or maybe they’ve seen Dick Clark Productions named in the credits of game shows or award shows. But, before Times Square, before the [...]
Tuesday Tidbit
April 17, 2012I’ve been giving some thought to a talk I’m giving later in the year about diversity. Diversity comes in many forms; gender, cultural, and generational, to name just a few. There are just as many ways to illustrate how diversity enriches us. Take seashells, for example. These three jars of shells are in my office, reminders of favorite [...]
Newslink: Leadership
April 16, 2012Stop Trying To Be Like Steve Jobs No matter how much a leader might benefit from observing another leader’s actions, or contemplating another’s philosophies, the leader will never BE that other person. So stop trying. Instead, use the lessons from others, such as the life and times of Steve Jobs, to strengthen your skills, hone [...]
Newslink: Leadership
April 6, 2012Professional Kryptonite From A Devil’s Advocate Is leadership irrelevant? Is the real “power” today in the hands of followers? Has social media and the resulting perceived lack of privacy completely changed the way leaders and followers are viewed? Is the “leadership industry” dead? The End of Leadership, a new book written by Barbara Kellerman asks [...]
Sunday Service – Blankets for Syria
April 1, 2012If you’ve paid attention to international news lately, you know that there is serious conflict happening in Syria. This conflict has led many Syrians to abandon their homes, seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Earlier this week, I got the email below from the United Nations Refugee Agency. I can’t add anything more that would make a [...]
Will you join Thank You Thursday? #TYT
March 29, 2012While I take a few days off to enjoy a visit with my grandson (speaking of things to be thankful for), enjoy a re-post of my very first Thank You Thursday, originally published October 14, 2010. Every Thursday since then has brought a new expression of gratitude. I invite you to join the Thank You Thursday [...]
Sunday Service – The Ireland Fund
March 18, 2012St. Patrick’s Day might be over, but you can continue to honor your Irish heritage by supporting The Ireland Funds, “the global Irish making a difference together.” In addition to eleven other worldwide Ireland Fund organizations, the largest is right here in the United States, with twelve chapters across the country. For 35 years, the American [...]
Book Review: Nearing Home
March 3, 2012Nearing Home written by Billy Graham, published by Thomas Nelson Inc., 2011. Do you ever think about when or how your life will end? What about this idea: How often do you think about finishing your life well? That is exactly what this book is about. Famed evangelist Billy Graham shares his thoughts on aging and nearing the time [...]
Thank you Thursday
March 1, 2012Nostalgia. People just need to get over it. Move on. Those words were spoken in a meeting today, as someone was reacting to a recent conversation he had with some folks. It got me thinking about whether or not nostalgia is a good thing or a bad thing. Then, I heard the news. Davy Jones died. [...]
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