Priya Parker, author of “The Art of Gathering,” shared in a Wall Street Journal article four tips on conducting effective meetings. The second tip is “Let everyone see and be seen.” As an introvert, it’s easy for me to avoid sharing my thoughts in a meeting. By creating an opportunity for everyone to be identified and to share briefly, you ...
My friend, Phil, isn’t proud of it, but admits that occasionally he lies to avoid confrontation, to protect someone’s feelings, and/or to cover forgetfulness or errors. For many of us, lying happens without thinking. Some call them “white lies.” Proverbs 6:16-19 says. “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands ...
I just finished a two-hour conversation and walked away without an answer. How frustrating! No matter how hard we try, sometimes we’re not going to get answers. Jesus said in Matthew 7:7. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Very seldom did Jesus answer a question ...
Too often we say one thing when we mean something else. We say ‘yes’ to too many obligations when we really want, or should, say, “No.” Saying “no” is an important decision that allows us to prioritize. To regain our ability to effectively and honestly say, “no,” we need to: Understand the amount of time you may be committing. Ensure ...
As a nonprofit leader who raises money, I have found that my motives are sometimes less than pure. There are occasions when I’m with wealthy business people who need counsel or prayer. As someone who loves to help others, I’m quick to assist them. But at times, my mind drifts to thoughts of them writing the ministry a big check ...
In a Harvard Business Review video, leadership consultant, Ron Carucci, claims that 50-60% of executives fail in their first executive role. He studied successful executives to find what they did differently. Carucci discovered four key factors. The third factor in our series is “Choice.” Every day brings many choices. For example, you must decide where to best invest your time. ...
Mark Thom, CEO of a Berkshire Hathaway company called MiTek, shared some great wisdom at a recent event we hosted. Mark said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” When we’re lacking in rest we’re not as likely to take the necessary stands to do our job well. A recent study in the Harvard Business Review noted that high-performing executives get ...
When I was 25 years old, I started a car rental agency from scratch. Interest rates and unemployment were skyrocketing at that time, but I still believed I could overcome all odds to be successful. One year later, I sold the cars to pay off my debts and left the car rental industry forever. The lessons I learned, however, prepared ...
In 1995, Kathy and I struggled to start a new ministry, we learned that our son had autism, we were forced out of a church we loved, and then, Kathy discovered breast cancer. That year, we not only wanted to quit full-time ministry, we wanted to quit life. But God encouraged us to persevere. During our darkest moments, God sent ...
Phil Cohen was telling me that his father-in-law, Frank Turpin, was a great leader. Over Frank’s career, he worked his way up to vice-president of what later became Exxon. Frank died in 2004. A few years after he died, Phil called Frank’s son, Hank, and asked, “How was your dad so successful?” Hank replied, “He knew how to attract talented ...
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