Category Archives: Short Thoughts

where success often speaks of prestige, acceptance, and/or additional compensation, the ‘you can be anything you want to be’ mantra often drives us to seek positions or attempt career paths where ‘success’ or ‘competency’ may never be achieved. unfortunately, even … Continue reading →

leaders build trust with their team and the organization. central in this discourse is the idea that whether or not we trust god depends on our untestable faith; however, whether or not we trust human beings and can be trusted … Continue reading →

there is nothing more common in organizations than self-deception . . . an act that is contrary to what i know i should do for another. it boils down to one word . . . choice. it is my choice … Continue reading →

catherine marshall, in her book beyond ourselves, illustrates the difference between the egocentric personality and the God-centered personality. it is an eye-opener; a tough self-evaluation. where do you find yourself? the egocentric personality is intent on self glory is concerned about … Continue reading →

i struggle with this . . . we all do to some degree. we all want to be recognized for what we contribute whether it is at our workplace, with our family and friends, at our church, or with other … Continue reading →

the barna group recently reported that, of the many exhortations in the Bible that are not popular in today’s world, the least favorite biblical principle might well be ”obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. their work is … Continue reading →

robert greenleaf, in his book servant leadership, presents the latin term primus inter pares – first or senior amongst equals. although we have embraced the concept of servant leadership, the notion of primus inter pares seems to have gone by … Continue reading →

john cotton, in his sermon titled ‘christian calling,’ gives three criteria for choosing a vocation. the top criterion is that ‘it be a warrantable calling, wherein we may not only aim at our own, but at the public good.’ the … Continue reading →