“The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.” – Vance Havner Would you like a fresh perspective on goal-setting? My last series of articles have discussed how to take a vision that comes from your heart and turn it […]
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“I am a dreamer. I am, indeed, a practical dreamer. My dreams are not airy nothings. I want to convert my dreams into realities, as far as possible.” – Mohandas K. Gandhi In the last article, we discussed that outcomes are the change you want to become. In some ways they are like dreams. They
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“Change is the watchword of progression. When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.” – Ella Wheeler Wilcox Transformation is the process of becoming something new. It is the change we would like to see.
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“The more faithfully you listen to the voice within you, the better you will hear what is sounding outside. And only he who listens can speak.” – Dag Hammarskjold In the last article, I discussed listening as a way to water your seed of potential to become a towering oak of great purpose. You may
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“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will
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I woke up with my mind bouncing with thoughts regarding activities and decisions. I closed my eyes to go back to sleep. I knew that I needed my sleep, but my body was restless. Even as I went back into sleep, it was not deep and my mind went back into battle with thoughts. My
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“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” – Proverbs 20:5 Do you ever feel frustrated with motivating another person to do something? An important aspect of leadership is moving a team forward with a common mission. But, what do you do when people seem to
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Time Management and Leadership “I’ve come to believe that seeking happiness is not a frivolous pursuit. It’s honorable and necessary. And most people forget even to think about it.” – Goldie Hawn I was picking my daughter up after a sport practice. Another friend was there getting her daughter also. She was obviously in a
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“Here is what I want: Give me a God-listening heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil. For who on their own is capable of leading your glorious people?” – King Solomon (I Kings 3:9, MSG) History has revealed that one of the most successful national leaders was
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In my last article, I shared about the treasure resources that can be found in transitions. These resources are the unknown, not having the answers and not having all the talents. At first glance, these resources do not look like treasures! Instead, they seem more like liabilities. But, as a leader, each of these resources
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