Monthly Archives: January 2012

Encouragement

There are people standing in line to convince you the goals and dreams you have are unattainable. Don’t just ignore them; run from them. The world if filled with people passionately perusing mediocrity. “Keep away from people who try to … Continue reading

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Agent of Change

“I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a “transformer” in any situation, in any organization. Such an individual is yeast that can leaven an entire loaf. It requires vision, initiative, patience, respect, persistence, courage, and … Continue reading

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The Architecture of Church Governance – A Need for Change

In December, Charisma Magazine posted an article titled Spiritual Trends to Watch in 2012 written by J. Lee Grady. He begins by stating . . . “Some people are terrified of 2012. Their fear is based on the fact that the Mayans of … Continue reading

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Oregon Ducks Football . . . not a “REAL” Team ! ? !

I live too close to the State of Oregon to be asking such questions or making such claims. In fact, tonight, when class resumes at an Oregon college where I teach, I may be tarred and feathered by Ducks fans. … Continue reading

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Bad Leadership Habits

I recently read an article published by Forbes Magazine on-line titled The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives. You can read the entire article at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericjackson/2012/01/02/the-seven-habits-of-spectacularly-unsuccessful-executives/. Following is the list: Habit # 1:  They see themselves and their companies as … Continue reading

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