At a conference I attended, Dr. Henry Cloud shared some lessons that can be learned from the Navy Seals. Dr. Cloud claims that Navy Seals ask three questions when dropped into enemy territory that can be helpful in stressful situations. The three questions include, “Where am I?” “Where is my enemy?” and “Where is my buddy?” When stress surrounds us ...
At 24 years old, Liz Wiseman was surprisingly asked to develop Oracle University from scratch. Through that experience she discovered four principles that can help people overcome what she calls the “Knowledge Trap.” Liz Wiseman’s third principle is to “Throw away your notes.” After 14 years of banking I found it difficult to embrace new ideas. As an industry veteran, ...
At 24 years old, Liz Wiseman, was asked by the leadership of the software giant, Oracle, to develop Oracle University from scratch. To a fairly recent college graduate with very little corporate experience this seemed foolish. As Liz later reflected on her amazing journey of building a corporate university she discovered four principles that can help others overcome what she ...
George was a new Christian when he landed a job in a retail industry that many believe to be immoral. His pay and bonus opportunities were incredible! Over the years, his family and friends challenged George’s decision to stay in this job, but he didn’t want to give up his 6 figure income. He began rationalizing the morality of his ...
Adam complained to his wife about his frustration in growing the church he pastors when she said, “Let me play back for you what I’ve heard from you recently. ‘You weren’t a good student, because others scored higher. You’re not a good husband because other husbands provide more. Now, you’re not a good pastor because the church isn’t large enough.’” ...
Recently, I met Jim who had just resigned from working for a man who I have respected for many years. To my dismay Jim shared openly that he had left due to my friend’s arrogance and lack of integrity. There was a time when I would hear these sort of comments and distance myself from those who had been denigrated. ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
