Leadership Lessons: Brazilian Soccer Players
Brazilian soccer players train in desperate conditions. Their fields are bumpy, and the conditions are far from ideal, but this is done intentionally. So why the archaic conditions?
Leadership Lessons: What You Miss If You Quit
Nehemiah experienced desperation (2:2); opposition (2:10); weariness (2:11-12); loneliness (2:12, 16); and disappointment (2:13-15, 17). Yet he experienced God’s best.
Sunday Conversation with Ray Lewis
Regardless of how you feel about Ray Lewis, his impact upon his team is indisputable. Like him, or hate him, the Baltimore Ravens would not be World Champions without him.
Leadership Lessons Behind Coca-Cola’s Immortal Success
Coca-Cola is the most recognizable brand on the planet. The soft drink empire has survived two World Wars, one Cold War, one Great Depression, “Cola Wars,” and a marketing blunder of the century.
Leadership Thoughts on NFL Free Agency
Today kicks off NFL free agency. There are many big name players in the market: Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson, Reggie Wayne, Mario Williams. Here are some leadership questions I believe are healthy to ponder when considering any free agent prospect, whether an athlete, a business hire, your church leadership, or any organizational development. 1. Do…
What we can learn from Jeremy Lin’s sudden rise to leadership
Over at Leadership Journal, Robb Ryerse has written about the phenomenon surrounding the improbable rise of New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin, and what leaders can learn about “riding the bench”: Leaders must be able to discern, not just the right things to do, but also the right time and place for making progress….
This ONE resolution could change everything in your life, your business ventures, and your leadership influence
I have many goals for 2012. Personal goals. Character goals. Fitness goals. Family goals. Ministry goals. Organizational goals. Friendship goals. Though I have numerous goals for the new year, I really only have ONE resolution. And if I do this one thing, my life’s goals will have greater meaning, transcending value, and longevity of influence…
Hey Mr. Incredible: Family First, LEADERSHIP Begins in the Home
Do you remember the scene in The Incredibles where Lucius (Frozone) is hysterically rummaging through his condo looking for his super suit so that he can save the world? His wife, Honey, forewarns him, “Don’t you think about running off doing no derrin’-do. We’ve been planning this dinner for two months!” The conversation swells with…