The above picture is not from a Guardians of the Galaxy movie. If you look closely, you will discover this is an employee of the Richmond Wildlife Center in Virginia. The employee is dressed up like a red fox and administering medical assistance to an orphaned red fox. The organization’s Facebook page tells us why […]
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4 Specific Areas Where Leaders Can Delight In God Everyday
A Leader Of Great Respect There are few leaders I respect more than former National League Manager of the Year Clint Hurdle. Many people know him as the former manager of the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates where he won 1,269 games. While this is may be true, I know Coach Hurdle as a husband, […]
8 Not So Pleasant Words That Describe What It Means To Be A Christian And Follow Jesus
How would you describe what it means to be a Christian and follow Jesus? Many would say words like the following: Blessed Unconditional Love A Peace That Cannot Be Described Forgiven Loved Salvation Saved Supernatural Miracles Amazing Grace Mercy We Don’t Deserve Victorious Overcomer Freedom In Jesus Life Overflowing Abundant Life Eternal Life We like […]
6 Things All Leaders Must Know About Dealing With Selfish Team Members
Each Monday morning I have the privilege of being part of a Zoom Bible study for baseball scouts and coaches. It is arguable my favorite 45 minutes of the week. Shown above is a picture from a recent gathering. If you are a baseball scout or coach at the high school, college, or professional level […]
Just 27 Reasons Jesus Is The Greatest Leader Who Has Ever Lived
This weekend we celebrate Easter, the greatest day in human history. Amongst other things, Easter is when Jesus rose from the dead and subsequently conquered death and overcame the power of sin in our lives. Easter fully-confirmed Jesus as the one true God. Hebrews 1 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. This chapter […]
After Studying The Subject For 30 Years, I Have Concluded This Is What Leadership Truly Is
“So true wisdom is not a set of principles but a supernatural person.” – Tim and Kathy Keller Last week I finished Jack McCallum’s 2007 book :07 Seconds or Less: My Season on the Bench with the Runnin’ and Gunnin’ Phoenix Suns. Because of head coach Mike D’Antoni’s innovative approach to basketball offense, I was utilizing […]
The Myth Of The “Great Leader”
The Myth Of The “Great Leader”. I have been spending a lot of time thinking about this subject lately. So much so a book may be coming out of it. Regular visitors to this site know I read a lot of leadership books. The individuals profiled represent a wide range of value systems. Some very […]
10 Lessons On Finding And Enlisting New Leaders From The Life Of Jesus
The Bible is the greatest leadership book ever written. Its pages contain not only practical insights but the transformational words of life. If you are looking for insights on finding and enlisting new leaders to your team, in Matthew 4:18-23 you find both. The following are 10 Lessons On Finding And Enlisting New Leaders From […]
What One Man’s Search For His Missing Grandparents In The California Wildfires Taught Me About Jesus
We have all been heartbroken by the images of complete devastation and lost loved ones from the California wildfires. One such image is shown above. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected along with the firefighters and first responders. I am always amazed at how large a number of Americans (armed […]
35 Things That Do NOT Have The Final Word In A Leader’s Life
This post is inspired by Nate Galloway’s offering talk in today’s service at Piedmont Church in Marietta, Ga. I hope these words bring you hope, encouragement, and challenge today. The following are 35 Things That Do NOT Have The Final Word In A Leader’s Life: Cancer does not have the final word in a leader’s life. […]
The One Quality Which Will Determine Your Ability To Lead
I want to talk with you today about the one quality which will determine your ability to lead. The first 9 practices of my book Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders are listed below and build up to this defining characteristic: Build Great Teams Are Humble Continually Improve Work Hard, Very Hard Form Strong Relationships […]
26 Non-PC Consequences For Leaders Who Do Not Follow Jesus’ Teachings
Basically everyone is OK with the concept of God – a higher power who is over everything. But say the name of Jesus and a line is drawn in the sand. This is because Jesus demands a decision. You will either respond to Jesus or you will reject Him. There is no middle ground. Jesus […]