Here are some things I’ve written during Kasen’s first year of life. If you wanna see more, just click on the links and they’ll take you to the original post. If you’re interested in a Pictorial Review click here: cornphotos.shutterfly.com Nov 5 – Oh no! …
Read MoreFresh Perspectives and Barbaric Yawps
There’s a great scene in the movie Dead Poet’s Society, where Robin Williams’ character (a teacher) tells his students to stand on top of a desk and look at the world differently. He encourages them to see things differently, to think differently, to become who …
Read MoreA Leader’s Poem and Prayer
POEM by Sir Francis Drake: Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, When our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, When we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore. Disturb us, Lord, when with …
Read MoreGraduating!!
It’s been 21 years, but I’m finally graduating!! . . . . . . . . . .
Read MoreLeadership Quotes
I was reading about leadership on-line the other day and found these quotes. I just thought I’d share them ’cause they’re good. I especially love the second one from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Something about that one just rings true in my heart. There’s this sort …
Read MoreChurch Leadership
This is how it feels to be a leader in the church sometimes. The only difference is that it looks like this little girl has more influence than most church leaders do. Of course this may have more to do with the leader than it …
Read MoreFollow the Servant Leader
I was watching some kids play the other day and was reminded of the games I used to play as a kid. I especially remember “Follow the Leader.” Everyone wanted to be the leader, and I don’t know about you, but I used to try …
Read MoreLessons from a Juggler
I have a friend, Jonathan Root, who is a professional juggler/comedian. His team has 5 International Championship Titles and 3 World Records. You can check him out at www.rootberry.net. Recently, we’ve been having a conversation on facebook about leadership and juggling. I just thought I’d …
Read MoreServant Leadership
This leadership model is grounded in the idea that different people need to be led in different ways. Let me explain the basics. Commitment and Competence – Development Stages Development stage 1 (D1) – People are usually highly committed to a new project, but have …
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