Martin Luther King Jr. was an unconventional leader. While many, like Malcolm X, promoted revenge and violence, Dr. King voiced a different message. Dr. King once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Although it took patience and perseverance, Dr. King’s unconventional approach made a difference. ...
Someone forwarded me an article and asked, “What do you think about this competing program?” My response was, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” In my opinion, the more people involved in promoting faith and work, the better. The number of organizations in this field has grown from about twenty-five when I started, to an estimated four thousand. Because of ...
Many in the business world have a scarcity mindset. These leaders believe that business is a zero-sum game; if you win, I lose. Therefore, every competitor is a threat that should be squashed. If a competitor is harming customers and the industry’s reputation, helping to eliminate the competition may be appropriate. But usually, we ought to encourage competitors rather than ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
