Category Archives: Leadership

on effectiveness (or the lack of it)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

For the past seven months, I’ve had a problem with a particular service, and interacted with their customer service people regularly.  All of them have been courteous, and respectful.  I appreciate that very much! In fact, after several calls, I … Continue reading →

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be a giver, not a taker

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

“If you are not feeding your soul on the presence, promises, & provisions of Christ, you will ask people & things to be the messiah they cannot be.”  David Paul Tripp, Dangerous Calling. Thought-provoking quote, isn’t it?  Our hearts detest … Continue reading →

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lies, confessions, forgiveness

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Lying is a problem, the most basic of character problems.  Like many, I’ve been disappointed by the string of denials of wrongdoing followed by the admission of guilt and public apology. We have a great capacity for twisting things to … Continue reading →

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on diligence part two

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

“Would you like to play the organ?” After hearing what the music instructor could play, my little eight year old heart was shouting, “Yes!”  The idea of my hands being able to create that kind of sound was so attractive.  … Continue reading →

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on diligence part one

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

“There are many things that are urgent, some things which are important, and few things that are critical, but one thing is determinative,” he paused.  Well, he had my attention. “Diligence.”   Diligence, of all things!  How mundane, how tedious.  Nothing … Continue reading →

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