“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller Helping others succeed is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. When our gifts, talents, knowledge and resources line up to compliment the abilities of others, we are positioned for...
“The person who tries to live alone will not succeed as a human being. His heart withers if it does not answer another heart. His mind shrinks away if he hears only the echoes of his own thoughts and finds no other inspiration.” ~ Pearl S. Buck Loneliness is one of...
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” ~ Ovid Stephen Covey gave us a great word picture in his “sharpening your saw” analogy. If you invest in rest at the right time, it will pay great dividends for a long time. A sharp saw cuts wood more...
There are three things that every organization or project needs for success: The right people, the right resources and the leadership capacity to grow. “Leadership Capacity” is all about having the influence, skills, knowledge and commitment to take something to the...
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“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” ~ John C. Crosby Two things that are always true about good leaders: “Leaders are learners” and “Leaders can’t help themselves but to help other people.” This is very evident when a...
“To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, an experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear God's responses.” ~ Charles Stanley Hollywood has produced many creative versions of what talking with God might...
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~ Dorothy Bernard Faith is doing it afraid. Faith is not the absence of fear but rather the ability to face and overcome fear. As Christian leaders, we are called to take a stand for what we know is right and true. ...
“Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerso Having a “mindset” is all about having your mind “set” on certain values, beliefs, goals, standards, etc. The question is: “Who set your mindset?” Too often our way of...
“A dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.” ~ John C. Maxwell Big dreams can be exciting! Big dreams can also be scary and intimidating. Everyone has a dream of...