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 […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon How do I behave as a leader, now that I’m in charge? Well, key traits include acting decisively and fairly while being insightful about what’s going on around me. A good character protects me. Whereas, a bad character does not. First Kings 1.52 paraphrase The Story The first 100 days is a […]
Leaders pick up lots of bad habits. In fact, the Proverbs identify a dirty dozen destructive traits. And, one of the most problematic traits is negative thinking. The Precept Explained Certainly it’s easier to identify bad habits than to break those habits. In fact, listing them is the easy part! Actually, the Proverbs discuss a […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon What should I do while waiting for a career opportunity? When it’s my time, I step forward to lead because I prepared myself during that wait. The entire nation is watching to see what you will do! First Kings 1.20 paraphrase The Story We know nothing of Solomon’s life before he became […]
When my life’s out of balance I risk sliding to one of the extremes of know nothing or know it all. However, my way out is to seek the balance provided by a precept-driven life. The Precept Explained What are elements of a balanced life? How can I know if I’m tipping to one side […]