"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid, but who conquers fear." -- Nelson Mandela. This from a man who spent 27 years in a South African prison for standing up against apartheid - racial inequalities. Growth in life is not the absence of pivotal circumstances. It is the result of allowing God to work in those circumstances. The most pivotal circumstance in all of history was when Jesus prayed before going to the cross. Not my will but yours be done. We can overcome our pivotal circumstances because Jesus faced his. Posted from WordPress for Android
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Read this morning a good blog post by Kevin Eikenberry about how leaders can create buy-in or ownership. Here are his nine steps but I recommend you read the entire post. ********** Be genuine. State your intention (sometimes). Most of the time it is a good idea to tell people what you are doing. Be prepared. Don’t shoot from the hip. Give context, not opinions. Talk about why. Ask. Yup, ask for their input. Get their ideas. Shut up and listen. Think “and”. Leave your “but” mindset at home. Summarize and add as needed.
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Did you know the word "crisis" shares the same root as "decision"? In other words, whenever you face a crisis it is also a moment of decision. The crisis may or may not be of your own choosing; how you decide is.
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If only getting wise was as simple as getting older. I didn't ask for gray hairs -- I simply had children! My knees decided on their own how much basketball I would be able to play in one week. Aging happens; wisdom is not so automatic. How does a person gain spiritual wisdom? When the apostle Paul writes his letter to the Colossians, he shares this prayer: For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way ... (Colossians 1:9-10). The Holy Spirit grants wisdom to those who yield themselves to God. There are certain things we can only learn or understand by…
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As I layout what I need to accomplish during the work day, I try to organize my thoughts (and notes and actions) around three concepts: To Do. What are my tasks? What do I need to read, research, write, etc. Connect. Who do I need to reach out to? Return an email or phone call? Meet. Who do I have to meet with that day?
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