One of the primary tasks of a leader is to make good decisions. Good decisions require accurately processed information and technology has made 'getting' information easy. Computers crunch data and give it to us in digestible bits, but the human mind must still...
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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.
Measure Twice, Cut Once – IT'S TRUE!
Measure twice, cut once...this old carpenter's adage isn't just about saving resources. It's also about saving time! In carpentry, measure twice cut once means you've only got one shot at cutting a sheet of drywall. Therefore, be positive you have the right...
The Most Important 604,800 Seconds
There are 604,800 seconds in a week, and every one of them matters (how you use them is up to you)! As I age gracefully, I'm learning to appreciate and use the limited time I have. Twenty years ago, I began to set aside an hour each weekend and ponder this question:...
Four Lessons I Learned From Google's Superbowl Ad
Congratulations to the Superbowl Champions New Orleans Saints - they deserve it! Last Sunday, over 101 million people (surpassed the season finale of M.A.S.H.) tuned in and saw a great game. Additionally, I'm led to believe the majority of those watching were equally...
The Paradoxical Commandments
Here's a dose of truth (I call it 'Friday Flavor') to start your weekend on the right note. It's the weekend, have fun! People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do...
The MISSING ELEMENT That Makes Your Story Great
Think of Roots, The Titanic, or The Book of Eli. For that matter, think of their characters: LeVar Burton in Roots, Jack Dawson in The Titanic, or Denzel Washington in The Book of Eli. What do they have in common? All are GREAT stories and all GREAT stories and have...
The 2nd Greatest Story Ever Told!
Skeptics may debate the validity of Scripture or argue the existence of God, but no one can deny your personal experiences with Him. When you tell your story of how God has worked a miracle in your life, or how he has blessed you, transformed you, lifted and...
The ONE Thing You Need To Know To Be Successful
What makes people like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Lance Armstrong so great? We think we know: Each was a natural who came into the world with a gift for doing exactly what he ended up doing. Guess what, I found the secret to their success and because I want you...
The REAL First Rule of Communicating!
How do you stand out in a world where people are OVERWHELMED? Two ways: SIMPLIFY and CLARIFY! Recently, I accompanied Shauntai (my wife) to the grocery store and was quickly overwhelmed with how many brands and types of toothpaste there were. In the typical Target...
The REAL TRUTH About First Impressions
How many times have you met someone and immediately formed a favorable or an unfavorable opinion about them? Honestly, we’ve all made what I’d like to call, “snap-judgments.” Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is written by Malcolm Gladwell on how we make...
Bold Prayers: How to Pray With Confidence and Expectation
Imagine opening a door to a world where your prayers reach the heavens and return to you with answers and miracles beyond your wildest dreams. Bold Prayers: How to Pray with Confidence and Expectation is not merely a book; it's a journey into the heart of faith, where fears are conquered and dreams are realized. Through the pages of this transformative guide, you will learn to speak to the Divine and do so with a boldness that beckons remarkable changes in your life.

