I was reminded of how to get unstuck from a rut when my Father-in-law almost beat me at Words with Friends. Last Sunday I couldn't think of a word to play. I turned to my wife to help me crush her dad. She was only to happy to help. Sarah came up with the word … Continue reading In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Unstuck
Leaders Who Last All Have This One Thing In Common
A few months ago I got a taste of what life will be like if Mad Max is right about the dystopia. If you follow me on Twitter you may remember this tweet from a few months ago: Like everyone else in the store I readied myself for the flurry of confusion and inconvenience I … Continue reading Leaders Who Last All Have This One Thing In Common
2 Keys to Having Great Ideas
Great ideas, really great ideas, are the double rainbows of the leadership world - we don't always know where to find them, but we know them when we see them. And we can get better at having them. People who have great ideas have these two keys in common: 1. Space to think People who have … Continue reading 2 Keys to Having Great Ideas
How to Get The Most From Your Day Off
My goal for my days off each week is to make them as relaxing, refreshing, and meaningful as possible. I’ve established a few guard rails to safeguard my days off (sometimes manically referred to as "The Precious" in a Golem-like tone) so I can enjoy them as much as possible. Here they are: 1. I … Continue reading How to Get The Most From Your Day Off
The Secret to Powerful Communication
Never assume anyone knows anything. When I first started out in Kids’ Ministry I was naive. I thought stating my expectations once or twice was enough. It wasn’t until two years later, when I had a leader tell an inappropriate story in front of a group elementary kids from his days in the Vietnam War, … Continue reading The Secret to Powerful Communication
The Secret to Getting Things Done
http://www.flickr.com/photos/officialkareo/4576021804/ Have you noticed how your sock drawer suddenly needs reorganizing whenever you've got a big project due? Happens to me all the time. Unless you're a robot or a cartoon character that can shift into another space-time dimension to get things done at Ludicrous Speed, chances are you've felt the same way too. How … Continue reading The Secret to Getting Things Done
