Everybody has values--the real question is, "Are they actual or perceived?" A value is a principle, belief, relationship, or priority that we hold so high that it trumps everything else--it is at the core of who we are. The problem is, what we say we value and what we...
One of my favorite leaders from Scripture is Nehemiah. His story is quite remarkable and offers enough lessons to keep any leader fully engaged. I've been reading his story (again) and one of the greatest lessons is found in Nehemiah 1 when the dream was birthed in...
A few months ago I read Craig Groeschel's new book, It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It. In the book, Groeschel says "IT" is what God does through a rare combination of passion for His presence, a deep craving to reach the lost, sincere integrity,...
My last two posts have examined four ingredients to time management: Purpose and Values followed by Roles and Priorities. Purpose and Values are the ultimate compass for how to invest your time. When you understand your purpose and values, you can strategically pursue...
In my last post I noted that Purpose and Values are the foundation of time management. Without them, people efficiently do the wrong things. However, understanding purpose and values is not enough. The next two ingredients to effective time management are Roles and...
The time management maze usually leaves us asking, "How can I get more done in less time?" We're always looking for the latest idea, the newest technologies, and the best strategies to maximize time. While I certainly believe efficiency is critical to maximizing time,...
Today I turn 40! I'm at the half-way point of life (hopefully still on the front end) and so I stopped to ask myself, "What have I learned?" So here's my best shot at the top six lessons I've learned in life so far:1. Jesus Christ is Life - One of my favorite...
Albert Einstein once said, "You cannot solve a problem using the same mindset that created it." When leaders attempt to solve problems without changing their thinking, they typically do nothing more than create events. In their book, Business Think, authors Dave...
Urgency! All you have to do is turn on the TV, scan a few news sites on the web, or watch the stock market for a couple hours to feel a sense of urgency. But consider this--why was there not a sense of urgency before now? If changes were needed to avoid the...