We live in a culture that has a hard time distinguishing between leadership and sports. Some of the leadership people I know really love sports analogies. We talk about our game plan and our play book. People will say that someone hit a grand slam or completed a marathon negotiation. We compare challenging leadership situations […]
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It is the beginning of a new year. We have parades and other special events. We stay up to count down until the new year begins. Many of us see a new year like a clean slate, the top of a fresh page. We are intentional about the changes we want to make, and the
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Each year, I am reminded of lessons I have learned before. The pieces come together in new ways, with new people, in new places. Here are twelve of the most significant things I learned again this year: 1. Each year, each day, each moment is an opportunity for a fresh start. 2. Leadership is about
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We seem to believe that spiritual life is stronger in some places than others. Some people experience churches, or synagogues, or mosques as places of spiritual life. Some of us seek spiritual life among trees in the forest, or in the mountains, or at the shore. For some, spiritual life is about finding our way home. For others, it is
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I know people in positions of responsibility who are eager to reach the end of this year. The last twelve months have been filled with challenges, obstacles, and fear for them. They are straining to continue accomplishing their goals with fewer and fewer resources. They feel their strength draining away. Their leadership is filled with
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Advent is a gift to us when hope is in short supply. Each year as the nights grow darker and colder, we receive the gift of a new Advent. We can see light shining in the darkness which the darkness cannot overcome. Advent reminds us that even the darkest night is followed by the hope of a new dawn. When we
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In two weeks, we will be in a new week, a new month, a new year. Many of us are working hard to accomplish goals we set for this year before it ends. Some of us are even trying to get a head start on our goals for next year. It is helpful for us to
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I enjoy watching orchestras. There are times when I get distracted from the music, watching how the musicians work together. I wonder about the tensions between the sections. How do the brass instrumentalists get along with those playing woodwinds? Do the violinists even talk to the percussionists? What are the differences that make world class orchestras
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Spiritual life often catches us by surprise. We are following our routine, minding our own business, when something captures our attention. It may be a particular person, a work of art, or a striking sunset. It may be scenery, an enticing aroma, music that stirs our heart, or something truly delicious. We realize there is more
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I live in a culture based in the belief that work is good. Our common story is about people finding opportunities to apply themselves, work hard, and earn rewards. My culture has shaped me and my expectations through my entire life. We are united by the belief that we attract people who want to be able
