NOT! It can’t be done. You shouldn’t try.Have you read the children’s book, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie? The story begins with… If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. …
Honoring Veterans: Leaders in Commitment and Courage
There are only three things for which I have said that I would sacrifice my life, if need be. They are faith, family, and country. It was my privilege as a young person to serve aboard the US Navy Submarine …
Flying Purple People Eaters
“Flying Purple People Eater” is a novelty tune from the early days of rock and roll. It was number one on the pop charts in 1958, in spite of the fact that the lyrics made little—if any–sense. To hear an …
All About Saws
“Saw:” a twisted and gory R-rated horror film that some may be watching on Halloween, but I will not—not ever. Instead, on Halloween I’ll be thinking about the five “solas” of the Protestant Reformation: Sola scriptura (by faith alone), Sola …
On the Worst Day of Your Life
As a leader, you’ve navigated through times when everything falls apart, even times when you’ve thought, “This is the worst day of my life.”Pastor Tom Holladay of Saddleback Church offers guidelines on his “Drive Time” podcast of October 17, 2013. …
Go, Dog. Go!
Go, Dog. Go! is a Seuss-esque children’s book about dogs on the go. The story includes lots of things that go, all ridden on or driven by dogs… bikes, scooters, skates, skis, cars, roller coasters, carts, boats, ferris wheels, and …
Learning to Flop
Instead of approaching the high jump bar straight-on or from the side, Dick Fosbury leapt backwards over the bar, landing on his shoulders and back. The 1968 Olympics were a turning point in the history of the high jump. Up …
Everyone Wins When A Leader . . .
“Everyone wins when a leader gets better.” – Bill Hybels This email celebrates* (see link at page bottom) those lay leaders who are growing in their ministry competencies. In addition to the courses that they are taking, each has a …
Serotiny and Leadership
It takes heat for them to fulfill their purpose. Only when being burned do they release seeds that begin a new cycle of life. I’m referring to the serotinous pine cone of the lodgepole pine tree.These pine cones sit stagnant …
Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick
This week marks the 112th anniversary of the beginning of an interesting era in American politics. On September 14, 1901, President McKinley was assassinated, and Theodore Roosevelt, at age 42, became the youngest person to ever serve as our nation’s …
