Often, my first response isn’t the best response. Saying “I’ll fix this right now!” can lead to damaged relationships that are hard to fix. It’s best to step back and reconsider. You’ve heard this before. Be deliberate in how you respond to a suspected affront. Yeah, but who does that, huh? Well, for one, those […]
Don’t be defensive when asked “What Were You Thinking?” Instead, be in a position to say you were acting deliberately, as guided by a just character! I Am What I Think The “What Were You Thinking?” question most often implies that my actions were wrong. Perhaps you heard this question as a teenager. Maybe, like […]
I must first understand my life purpose. Then, I actively pursue it by setting goals. As a result, that goal focus accomplishes life purpose. Life Purpose It’s good to have a clearly-determined life purpose. Hence, the observation: Decisive thoughts and purposeful actions bring abundance! Proverbs 21.5 paraphrase. However, it’s better if I commit that life […]
Impactful leaders recognize their purpose because they’re intentional about developing a life vision. More importantly, they’re open to God’s leading about that vision. Leadership Essentials Impactful leaders have a clearly-defined leadership voice or decision-making style. So, people know what to expect when dealing with the leader. For me, my personal decision style is fairly deliberative. […]
Impactful leaders learn through observation, which enables them to make new connections. As a result, impactful leaders are boundary-spanners. Boundary-spanning Impactful leaders are keen observers. Therefore, they are boundary-scanners. More specifically, leaders draw mental models from outside their own discipline. Therefore, they are boundary spanners. Then, they bring those “other ways of thinking” into their […]