In Mastering the Management Buckets, John Pearson brings 30 years of CEO experience and a heart for Christian leaders to the table by outlining the 20 essential areas that must be mastered to become a great manager. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the best book on Church Management that I’ve read in over a decade, … Read More
Lessons Learned – Part 3 (Tim Ferriss)
This week I’m sharing some “Lessons Learned in 2008” from Tim Ferriss, one of my favorite authors and bloggers. Here’s the one more: “You’re never as bad as they say you are. My agent used to send me every blog or media hit for The 4-Hour Workweek. Eight weeks after publication, I asked him to only forward me positive mentions … Read More
Lessons Learned – Part 2 (Tim Ferriss)
This week I’m sharing some “Lessons Learned in 2008” from Tim Ferriss, one of my favorite authors and bloggers. Here’s another one: “It doesn’t matter how many people don’t get it. What matters is how many people do. If you have a strong informed opinion, don’t keep it to yourself. Try and help people and make the world a better … Read More
Lessons Learned Part 1 (Tim Ferriss)
One of my favorite blogs is from the author Tim Ferriss. Recently he had a great post on lessons learned in 2008. This week I’m going to share some of his thoughts: “One of the most universal causes of self-doubt and depression: trying to impress people you don’t like. Stressing to impress is fine, but do it for the right … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 3 of 4
Here’s the third of my year end questions: Year End Question #3 What do I want to do ‘less of’ in 2009? As I reflect back on how I spent my time in 2008, it leads me to this question: what do I want to do less of in 2009? In years past, this question has led to radical changes … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 2 of 4
As mentioned yesterday, I I become reflective this time of year and like to set aside some time to look back over the previous year. I have a list of about 20 questions I ask myself this time of year and here’s the second one: Year End Question #2 What was my worst day at work in 2008? This question … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 1 of 4
Around this time of year, I become reflective and take some time to look back over the previous year (a year is long enough to move in the wrong direction, right?). I have a list of about 20 questions I ask myself this time of year. Over the next few days I’m going to share four of them. Here’s the … Read More
All you have left is your character (A Weekend Quote)
“Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only thing you’ll have left is your character” — Vince Gill, Musician
Help people see themselves better than they are
“Help people to see themselves better than they are. Yes, you may have to show them they messed up, and how to correct it, but don’t leave them there. Send them into the future with a picture of tomorrow. If they can’t see, they’ll take small steps. But if they can see, they’ll take giant steps.” — Jim Rohn