It is not enough to ask, “Why can’t we all get along?” We must make some serious culture wide efforts to ask a different question: How can we all get along? To even attempt to answer this question, we must stop blaming others and playing the victim. We must stand up to our aggressors who
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Do you see yourself as powerful? How you answer this question will probably depend upon how you define power. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines power as possession of control, authority or influence over others. Even in this definition we can see a continuum in how power is used. Often when people try to control, it can
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“If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your emotions, if you don’t have empathy and effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.” Daniel Goleman Awareness is one of the most critical skills that
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That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither – whatever they do prospers. – Psalms 1:3 (NIV) Are you prospering? Have you felt connected, nurtured and successful with the team of people and organization around you? The above quote reminded
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Have you ever been excited about a promotion, but then also at the same time experienced emotions of anxiety and self-doubt? This can be a very common reaction for leaders as they transition to a greater position of responsibility. You are not alone, but also don’t ignore the tension inside of you. This is also
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Fear gives power to one person; Freedom empowers many. When we are fearful, our reaction is to control. This actually limits the multiplication of our power. Being controlling gives a false sense of feeling safe and soothing our anxiety. In the long run it hurts our impact and hinders the empowerment of those we lead.
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“Heaven’s kingdom realm can be illustrated like this: ‘A person discovered that there was a hidden treasure in a field. Upon finding it, he hid it again. Because of uncovering such treasure, he was overjoyed and sold all that he possessed to buy the entire field just so he could have the treasure.’” – Matthew
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We have been through a tumultuous year in 2020. With the start of 2021, I have found that people’s lives have not become steadier but instead more questions abound. We are being faced with a lot of division that is broadcast at a national level and even at global levels. However, these divisions and questions
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At this time of year, we often say, “Happy New Year!” But is this how you are feeling? Are you really feeling happy? Or would you describe your emotions another way? How would your work colleagues, family or friends describe their feelings? Coming into a new year, we can feel happy and hopeful. But after
Are you searching for peace? We have been living in times that have disrupted our peace. Change and unknowns have been the new constant. This reveals to us what is most precious. In the whirlwind around us, we want to find a place within ourselves that is centered and constant. So, how do we find
