I talk too much. There, I said it. Most people that know me would probably say that it is about time I admitted it. But realistically most of us have this problem. Even the most introverted among us tend to use way too many words to describe our thoughts and feelings. One thing I have…
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My Values Wake-Up Call Have you ever looked back and realized that pretty much everything has changed? I have kept a journal for the better of my adult life. The many journals that I have written in over the years are filled with wandering thoughts, prayers, and even the processing of my life. I still…
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When I was growing up, one of our annual family gatherings was during the early Spring. We would all arrive at our family farm dressed in long sleeves and sturdy shoes. Each person had some sort of bag hanging from their pocket or fastened to their belt. We would spread out at the entrance of…
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Brian Zehr’s “One Difference-Making Word” We help create cultures of reproducing leaders with a bias toward taking the right actions.
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Nick Plassman’s “Meeting One-on-One” We help create cultures of reproducing leaders with a bias toward taking the right actions.
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Brian Zehr’s “Accountability… the missing link?” We help create cultures of reproducing leaders with a bias toward taking the right actions.
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There are some situations in life that require silence. When you see a woman who has gained weight and you think she might be pregnant … by all means, say nothing. When you have boldly predicted that this year is the year for the Chicago Cubs … please shut up! When the dinner on the…
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Not Yet Convinced It looked the same… but I could tell it wasn’t. It was still green and slimy, but I could tell it was different. Most mornings my wife will make me what she calls a “smoothie”. Others call it “juicing”. It’s vegetables and a little fruit put into a Vitamix and blended into…
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Every time I am around him, he seems to hit my buttons. Often, I think he does it on purpose. Who am I talking about? Well… I’m not telling. But I think you know whom I am talking about. It’s that person who just seems to make life difficult for me. You have people like…
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Fire is fascinating. It is mesmerizing to sit and stare into a campfire or even a fireplace. I have lots of memories of fires … controlled fire. Unfortunately, many fires are not controlled. At least the leadership fires that we face. The “leadership fire” is a problem we face which threatens to keep us from…
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