“The devil doesn’t have to steal anything from you, all he has to do is make you take it for granted” – Max Lucado Because our minds are so used to running around uncontrollably, we don’t realize that our focus isn’t where we are. It is almost always somewhere else! But hidden blessings are available … Read more
“A-a-aye, I’m on vacation, Every single day ’cause I love my occupation… A-a-aye, I’m on vacation – If you don’t like your life, then you should go and change it!” — Jared Watson, Dirty Heads song writer. Ever since I was introduced to that song from a friend of mine a few months ago, I … Read more
“The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.” – Aristotle Grace is often a word we might throw around here and there, but we may struggle to define it. We celebrate it, but I also think we misunderstand it – especially when it comes to giving grace … Read more
“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” — Stephen Covey I have a bit of a confession to make. And it’s one that is probably the exact opposite of what most of the world faces. I have to force myself to rest. While … Read more
“Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be thankful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” — Coach John Wooden John Wooden cut deep on that one. When people talk about leadership, they don’t use the word “humility” very often. More likely, they describe what they think a leader is as strong or focused or ambitious. They would … Read more
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” — John Maxwell From a very early age, we start life off craving recognition from parents, our school teachers, and our friends. Our desire for positive affirmation, particularly during developmental periods, is so strong that we can even perceive a simple neutral reaction as a negative … Read more
Zig Ziglar said it best: “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.” This week, we will be holding our end of season Team appreciation event and awards banquet. It is THE event to close out the year where the best of the best are recognized … Read more
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” — Eckhart Tolle Leadership is the most important quality for ANY business, group, or Team. Leaders make critical decisions, inspire teamwork, and they completely are responsible for the trajectory of all. Leaders come in many forms and styles, and have a realm of different techniques and approaches. … Read more
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many. Not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” — Charles Dickens When we’re in a negative place and mindset, it is not at all possible to be grateful. In order to be at our best as leaders, living and leading in gratitude is … Read more
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault The surest index of your spiritual and emotional well-being is the degree of gratitude in your life. As we prepare for Thanksgiving next week, I thought what a better way than to keep our focus … Read more