"Having Faith when Life Is "Real"
I remember learning in freshman religion class in college about three components to faith: 1) knowledge-- learning about something or...
“Leadership in the Midst of 'Me Too' and 'Black Lives Matter'”
During this past year many of us in leadership have been reading, viewing, discussing, and reflecting on books and other resources on...
"Happiness and the Christian Life"
Recently, I have led a group in a reading and discussion of The Second Mountain by David Brooks. As I have framed the discussion each...
'"Now is the Time to be Your Solid Self"
Authentic leadership is the best kind of leadership of any kind over any group. But how can you be your own best self? Certainly, it...
"LEADERSHIP FOR THESE TIMES"
Leadership of any organization includes many core competencies. The leader must know, and be proficient in, the core competencies that...
“LEADERSHIP: CREATION THROUGH CHAOS ”
Most of the time people seek simple solutions. In sports, the head coach or manager is fired for a losing season. It is as if to say the...
"LEADERSHIP FOR 2021: BE TRUE TO SELF, BE COURAGEOUS, BE ETHICAL"
As 2020 turns to 2021 new leadership is on the horizon. We look for leaders who know their own selves, who are able to resist pressure...
"Leading on the Threshold of Hope"
Hope is on the horizon. The electoral college voted to uphold America’s democratic election. Coronavirus vaccines began to be given, most...
"Leadership in Times of Crisis"
The year 2020 has brought us many challenges. Foremost among them has been a crisis of leadership. What has really been challenged has...
"Gratitude will make your life better"
Gratitude is long believed to be good for healthy living. Psychologists, as well as theologians, say that if a person practices gratitude...
