In the Bible, we read that the fruit of the Spirit is “love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Gal 5:22-23). Whether you are a Christian or not, I believe we can all agree that these are the products of a life well lived. Let’s look at thatRead More →
Recently, as I was exploring options for starting a new business, a coach gave me some sound advice. He said “John, you have to determine your prize and then consider the price”. Prize and price. In any major decision, it’s really that simple. It comes down to these basic concepts.Read More →
In his leadership podcast, Craig Groeschel recently addressed how effective leaders handle criticism. One of the most powerful statements made is for us to lead from deep and grounded confidence. This past year has been tough on the trees in our yard. Last summer we came home from church oneRead More →
Over the past few years I’ve done a lot of soul-searching and reflection on the idea of what God is really calling me to do with my life. I’ve successfully led organizations and businesses of various scale, and have enjoyed so much of what I have done. Yet, at times,Read More →
I love to help others perform at their best. There’s an old adage from scouting that I was taught growing up, “leave a place better than you found it”. We can apply this principle to almost everything we do in life. The idea of “leave the world a better place”Read More →
For most people, pursuing their dreams seems just like that, a dream. While most say that they are trying to figure out their place in life, the majority of us are afraid to pursue those big dreams. Finding our purpose is only the first step, acting on it is muchRead More →
Fifty years ago, an assassin’s bullet took the life of the greatest civil rights leader of our lifetime, Martin Luther King. Looking at MLK 50 years later, we see his message more clearly, we hear his words more distinctly, and we wish for the civility in discord that he portrayed.Read More →
Many don’t understand the need for strategic planning in some organizations, especially churches. A common feeling is that if we just pray for it “God will provide”. Now I would never want to take anything away from the power of prayer and God’s ability to bless any ministry or organization. Read More →
Well, the easy answer would be to say that my position was eliminated (i.e. I was laid off), and I never looked back. But the reality is, I stayed around corporate IT for a few years after that. It wasn’t until a year or two later that I began gettingRead More →
The Scout Law A Scout Is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent Several years ago I asked my scouts which one of these words is most important. Hands flew up, “Reverent!” several shouted. I told them no. Then one-by-one they guessed at each ofRead More →