This post may not apply if you're ever conscripted to lick embers from an ash tray while it's still in use at a casino, or forced to listen to the entire William Shatner record collection, serenaded to you by the star himself. But otherwise I think this can really help. I'm a guy who always … Continue reading How to Be Happy No Matter What You’re Doing
The 1 Word Everyone is Dying for You to Say
It's not Onamonapia. Or Fluffernutter. Or Fudrucker's (unless it's immediately following the question, "Where can I get a hamburger filled with delicious flavor?") No, it's none of these. The 1 word everyone is dying for you to say is their name. A few years ago I was hanging out with a group of kids at … Continue reading The 1 Word Everyone is Dying for You to Say
6 Tips to Help a Family in Crisis
As a Children's Pastor I've gotten lots of calls from families over the years. Some have been stories of how God has been working in that family's life. Lots have been questions about programs and the Bible. And others have been families who have just experienced a crisis and need help. Crisis Management 101 was … Continue reading 6 Tips to Help a Family in Crisis
In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Unstuck
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