This week we’re discussing F.I.T.T. leaders. The T stands for Temple. Healthy and effective leaders know the importance of taking care of their physical bodies. A healthy eating plan and regular exercise are necessary habits for one’s physical health. Taking care of your “temple” creates discipline and, gives you the strength and stamina to endure the challenges one faces as ...
This week we are talking about F.I.T.T. leaders. The I in FITT is for intellectual. As I study the qualities of healthy leaders, a common trait among most of these individuals is their desire to continuously learn. Healthy and effective leaders read books, listen to podcasts, and attend seminars to expand their knowledge. F.I.T.T leaders grow and develop themselves intellectually. ...
Over the years our national elections seem to have become more and more contentious. This can spill over into the marketplace as business leaders find it harder to willingly comply with the changing regulations and onerous bureaucracy, especially when they adamantly oppose those elected to office. The Apostle Paul lived in a time when many despised the ruling class, yet ...
Gloria and I began working on a project together that typically would require some research and planning before cementing details. I tend to be a Ready – Aim -Aim -Fire kind of person, cautiously gathering facts and analyzing data before making a decision. But Gloria’s style is Ready – Fire -Aim. The project took off like a rocket. Although Gloria’s ...
This last year our Presidential race gave us many more opportunities than usual to see private mistakes made put on public display. From both candidates we witnessed errors that became public. On some occasions there was an admission of guilt with little remorse. On other occasions, there was a dismissal of the importance of the claims with no apology forthcoming. ...
The second Presidential Debate of 2016 felt like a street fight rather than a debate as each candidate repeatedly pummeled the other verbally. Then, unexpectedly, there was a moment of graciousness. A man asked each candidate to share one thing about the other candidate that they admired. Surprisingly, both candidates took the question seriously and answered with a legitimate response. ...
Could it really be this simple? Scientists and researchers say it is. When we study the habits and characteristics of accomplished and successful individuals, we see Gratitude and Optimism at the heart of their behaviors. Their Grateful attitude toward their circumstances and environment creates Optimism, which researchers are discovering are key components towards job satisfaction, making more money, joy, advancement, ...
America’s banking system collapsed in the 1930s due to a lack of one important element: Trust. Whether it’s your business or your personal reputation, when you violate the trust of others there will be consequences! Since our relationships and our entire system of commerce is rooted in trust, we’ll spend the next week identifying 5 building blocks of trust. Jesus ...
With a swift pull of the handle, Matt heard a snap, resulting in the frayed pull cord to the machine dangling in his hand. In an instant, Matt went from poised to possessed, throwing the lacerated rope and handle across his shop floor. Later, Matt reflected on why he lost his composure over a broken pull cord. Matt concluded it ...
One of my daughters recently experienced car trouble and was needing to take her car to a repair shop. Before she left, she said to me, “I’m really nervous about going to these kind of places, because I don’t know much about cars, and I’m afraid they’ll take advantage of me.” When we’re forced to buy services that we don’t ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
