At a conference I attended, Ken Reeves, a human resource expert, shared lessons he’s learned in life. One profound insight he shared made my time there worthwhile. You’ve probably heard the adage, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Ken expanded that phrase to, “It’s not only who you know, but also who knows you.” I was ...
Recently, a bereavement counselor called to check on me. It had been almost a month since my mother’s passing. My parents loved Jesus and longed to be with their Lord. I may miss them momentarily, like when I think about calling one of them, but otherwise I’m completely at peace. Yet, when my father-in-law passed years ago, my wife, ...
Kathy and I recently witnessed an educational performance on shepherding by a shepherd from Ireland. He highlighted three qualities about sheep that I found instructive. The first we discussed is defenselessness. The second quality is their natural inclination towards community. The shepherd contended that when sheep dogs or predators approach sheep, the sheep begin to huddle together. They have ...
For the first time, it cost me over $50 to fill my car with gas. For me, $5 per gallon gas is an annoyance, but it’s not devastating. For many front-line workers, however, $5 a gallon gas, can devastate your employees and their families. Much more than your highest paid people. These pain points can impact your team’s ability ...
At 17 months old, my granddaughter, Addy, has a small vocabulary, but she still communicates effectively. Recently, Addy mischievously smiled and pointed to our Echo device. She said, “Poppa,” then began dancing to tell me she wanted me to turn on the music. Only one word was spoken, but I clearly knew what she wanted. In business, sometimes your staff ...
Recently, millions of people have unexpectedly resigned from their jobs. This has led to what many have called the “Great Resignation.” This Great Resignation has caused a shift in the marketplace and has left a Great Disruption. It has disrupted businesses, loaded additional work on already overworked employees and has disrupted friendships. As employers, we need to pause and consider ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
