The leadership compass is the basis for the leadership model we studied at the College of Biblical Studies. North = Character South = Skills West = Relationships East = Vision A true leader is a man/woman of character and influence with leadership skills to move …
Read MoreNuclear Waste, Altruism, Pleasure, and the Brain
In Switzerland, the government wanted to use nuclear plants to power the country, but they needed a place to dump all the waste. A study was done in the little town which was being considered. When asked, 50.8% of the people agreed to put themselves …
Read MoreThe Love Bridge
Here’s another cool psychology experiment I read about in “Sway” by Ori and Rom Brafman: The Love Bridge: Capilano Canyon (near Vancouver, Canada) can be crossed on a rope suspension bridge (built in 1889) which spans 450 feet at 230 feet above the surface of …
Read MoreKesleigh’s First Birthday
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since she was born. I uploaded all the pics to our shutterfly photo site: http://cornphotos.shutterfly.com/5796 Also thought I’d post a couple of videos: Kesleighs First Birthday from Steve Corn on Vimeo. Happy Birthday Kesleigh! I can’t …
Read MoreFamily Update & Videos
Here are some fun things to tell you about: I got up to go to the bathroom the other day and when I returned, this is what I found. Isn’t she the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Kesleigh loves Kleenex from Steve Corn on Vimeo. …
Read MoreExpectations Matter – A Pretty Face
A pretty face makes more of a difference than you might think. See what you think of this: 51 women signed up for a study on communication. They would speak to an unknown man on the phone and chit chat about the weather, hobbies, etc. …
Read MoreExpectations Matter – Soldiers Command Potential
105 soldiers were participating in a 15 week commander training program in Israel. A psychologist informed the training officers who would be leading the program that they had assembled comprehensive information about each of the soldiers. Each soldier had been classified into one of 3 …
Read MoreExpectations Matter – Two Words
Expectations Matter. Part 1 – Two words matter. (This will be a short series of posts.) Check out this psychological test! A professor doesn’t show up to teach one day @ MIT. The students are told there will be a substitute and they are each …
Read More20 Years of Youth Ministry
I have been a youth minister for 20+ years. Due to a financial struggle in the church, this past week was my first week away from it. I have many memories (both good and bad) – many friendships – many lessons-learned during this time. Here …
Read MoreExplore. Dream. Discover.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – …
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