Goal setting begins with reflection. Then, for the New Year, begin with who by examining desires and motives. Reflecting on the Past Year One way to Begin With Who is to reflect on the past year. For me, 2021 was a great learning experience. I’ve been struck by one critical thought. Who I am, as […]
Being growth focused builds leadership capability. Likewise, being goal focused enables leaders to move forward with great clarity. As such, impactful leaders are growth and goal focused. Growth and Goals Is it more important to be growth focused or goal focused? Should I focus on the end point, thus the outcome. Conversely, should I emphasize […]
Pride takes root because someone believes they did it all themselves. As a result, the pride of the foolishly unteachable is revealed in their bragging. I Did It Myself! Proverbs 14.3 is a contrast between being foolishly unteachable and being wise. In this case, what’s apparent to others is how the wise and the proud […]
Leaders set goals for themselves and for their organizations. Here’s a new years resolution for a leader. Use Proverbs 4.25-27 to focus on accomplishing the goals you’ve set! The Precept Applied Goal setting is a common New Years activity. Typically, those goals appear as resolutions that are quickly forgotten. For example, by one estimate resolutions […]
Proverbs 13.12 contrasts waiting and accomplishing. Or, heart-sickness and life. In short, it states that desire accomplished is life-giving. Deep desire, when achieved, is life giving. Whereas, delayed achievement makes me heart sick. Proverbs 13.12 paraphrase The Precept Explained Accomplishing a deeply desired goal is incredibly satisfying, according to Proverbs 13.12. More so, it seems, […]