Today’s guest post about leadership and personal renewal comes to us from Bill Taylor, co-founder of Fast Company magazine and author of Practically Radical: Not-So-Crazy Ways to Transform Your Company, Shake Up Your Industry, and Challenge Yourself. Nearly a quarter century ago, at a gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, John W. Gardner delivered a speech that may be one of the most … Read More
The Object of All Work
“Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.” – Thomas Edison
Get My FREE List of Best Books of the Year – So Far!
We’re halfway through the year (hard to believe, I know!) which reminds me – we’ve seen a LOT of great books released already and I’ve read quite a few of them. Over 145 actually. If you share my passion for reading, you’ll know that for every hour you have to devote to a good book, there are hundreds of choices to … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dave #4
I’m finishing up my “Lessons Learned from Dave” series of posts today. I’ve been passing along some of my best leadership learnings from Dave Ramsey. You can find the first 3 installments here, here, and here. The fourth and final lesson is: Evaluate WORK-LIFE BALANCE over the long haul I meet a lot of church leaders who carry around guilt … Read More
Lessons Learned from Dave #1
I had the opportunity a couple of months back to spend three and a half days in a special coaching experience with Dave Ramsey. One reason why I am so pumped about my upcoming Senior Pastor Tele-Coaching Network is because I have experienced the power of coaching from both sides. This leadership training with Dave was an awesome opportunity for … Read More
Year End Questions – Part 4 of 4
Happy 2009! Here’s the fourth question I’m asking myself as I reflect on 2008 and prepare for a great 2009: Year End Question #4 What do I want to do ‘more of’ in 2009? As I reflect back on my good, my bad and my contribution in 2008 I find myself asking: what do I want to do more of … 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
Laws of Lifetime Growth – Book Recommendation
I’ve been reading a lot lately about keeping the ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ alive in a maturing organization. Dan Sullivan, co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth, coaches thousands of entrepreneurs each months so his book caught my attention. It’s a quick read with easy to remember laws. Here’s a few insights I found helpful: Law 2 – Always Make Your Learning … Read More
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