From the ancient story of David and Goliath we can learn the mindset or factors that address challenge, persistence, and success. In that order! The Essentials It’s critical, I believe, to develop the ability to persist in the face of challenge. In fact, by persisting we find a way to move forward in the face […]
I can grow by emphasizing strengths or marginalizing weaknesses. But, where should I focus? Read this post to find out what works best. The Essentials Do I focus on strengths, making those areas stronger? Or, should address my weaknesses, thereby making them less a hinderance? Well, here’s my opinion. Invest where you see the greatest […]
At some point, we’ve all experienced the shock of realizing you’ve been passed over! This post offers suggestions for moving forward. The Essentials You performed well and contributed. Unfortunately, expectations were higher, or different, than your level of contribution. I’ve been there – it hurts! So, now what? From my experience, you have several options: […]
How do I move forward when what I do doesn’t match who I am? This blog post provides a scripturally-based template for how to move forward. The Essentials During the first ten-plus years of my career, what I was doing didn’t fit well with who I am. I had some successes, but no clear pattern […]
Here’s some advice to my younger self based on a look back at age 70. Interestingly, it begins with a clear sense of who I am before anything else! Ah, hindsight. How perfect! Well, if not perfect, it’s at least informed by the insight of experience. So, looking back at age 70, what would I […]
