If you're anything like me, then the chances are that you've had your fair share of struggles as a leader. These obstacles can be frustrating but in reality, aren't so much an issue to overcome rather than the everyday bumps in our careers and personal lives; this is what I write about on my blog.
I have a confession to make: I waited until the very last minute to write this blog post. Why? I work best under pressure. Really? That's just another excuse I tell myself but in reality, it's procrastination. No matter how many productivity tips I discover,...
When my children were younger, I frequently traveled for my work as a senior pastor of a growing church. When they grew older, they became active in sports and other activities. Consequently, flying slowed down dramatically. Now that my children are older and living...
Rejection is powerful. When I counsel people, sometimes I hear them say, “I don’t care if people like me, as long as they respect me.” When they say that, it’s an “emotional wall they use to block the hurt of rejection,” according to psychologist Marcia Reynolds. God...
Until recently, I've never heard of the shiny object syndrome. It's the “syndrome” that causes one to be easily distracted by “shiny objects” and lose focus on the tasks at hand. You see it with parents overcommitting their kids. You see it in entrepreneurs starting...
It's no secret, like most executives and business owners, many pastors are workaholics and rarely take vacations. Workaholics, please take note – a vacation is a must. It's time to mute the noise and take an annual vacation. Regardless of what others may say, it's...
Recently I took up photography as a hobby and realized how much I love it. Photography relaxes me and takes away stress. While taking pictures during my children's graduation ceremonies and sporting events, I ran out of storage space. I couldn't take more pictures...
Recently, I ran across a startling statistic that blew me away. When it comes to cruel and cutting remarks, 99 percent of the time they're not from strangers; they're from someone we know. Let that sink in. Their words are painful and memorable because they come from...
Do you have a wound that won’t heal? "A wound that has been present for more than six weeks is considered a chronic wound and may need special treatment," according to Dr. Prasad Kilaru, a plastic surgeon and director of the Washington Center for Wound Healing and...
According to the Phobia List, there are OVER 2000 “CONFIRMED” fears. Phobias are emotional and physical reactions to feared objects or situations. Symptoms of a phobia include the following: Feelings of panic, dread, horror, or terror. Recognition that the fear goes...
I’ll admit, as a leader it’s quite easy to get caught up with a vision. It’s natural because as leader’s we’re encouraged to look out for opportunities and then take the lead in making things happen. But sometimes we find ourselves alone out front and wonder what...
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