Effective learners combine factual knowledge with experiences. But, they focus on building insight in order to practically apply what they’re learning. The Precept Explained Where should I focus? What’s most essential regarding my personal and professional growth? Arguably, there are multiple answers concerning professional focus. However, the teaching in Proverbs 2.2 says my character development […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Baseline skills are important for a leader. But, what’s needed for impact are skills that set a leader apart from others. Ask me for anything! First Kings 3.5 paraphrase The Story So, which traits show the character of an impactful leader? Well, from some early-term incidents in the life of Solomon we […]
Knowing I have a bad habit isn’t the same thing as taking steps to address that habit. However, dirty dozen the sequel pushes me to begin the character change process. The Precept Explained It’s one thing to admit that an outcome was bad. Hard but doable! And, it’s another thing to recognize the root cause […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon Acting with an agenda helps a new leader build authority. Similarly, acting decisively and fairly build credibility for a leader. There was no question about Solomon’s authority to be king. First Kings 2.46 paraphrase The Story Truly, leaders must be strategy driven. Thus, to act with an agenda. Otherwise, their actions are […]
To live an in-balance life I need to get the basics right. As such, those life fundamentals include sound judgment, mercy, and humility. The Precept Explained It’s hard to measure progress without an end-point in mind. Likewise, it’s difficult to receive a valid performance evaluation if expectations aren’t clearly communicated. Similarly, before I can have […]