The Washington Redskins are changing their team name because of all the negativity, shame, humiliation, dissent, polarity, defiance, animosity, contempt, discrimination, division, counter-productivity and hostility associated with their name.
…from now on they will simply be known as the Redskins.
Any leader knows the tension of making a difficult decision. Here are some of the guidelines I have used over the years in executing difficult decisions. I haven’t always gotten it right, but grace is sufficient and we keep on growing. 1. Clothe decisions in prayer. Pray. Pray. And pray some more. This involves asking…
I think good preachers should be like bad kids. They ought to be naughty enough to tiptoe up on dozing congregations, steal their bottles of religion pills… and flush them all down the drain.
Pat Williams is Senior Vice-President of the Orlando Magic, which he helped co-found in 1987. In 1996, he was named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history. Here are notes from Pat’s seven keys to effective leadership: 1. Have Vision. Leadership is always about the future, always about change. Your vision will…
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?
Smokey Robinson delivers some great words of wisdom for young aspiring entertainers at the 2010 SXSW Music and Media Conference & Festival. “America’s greatest living poet” says get a thick skin and don’t get too “tripped” up over yourself. Great truths for leaders as well! Related posts15 Statements to Get You Unstuck February 11, 2013 Is…
Thoughts from King David’s servant leadership (Psalm 143)… “And in your steadfast love you will cut off my enemies, and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul, for I am your servant. (Psalm 143:12 ESV) 1. Servant leaders walk in humility (v2). 2. They “remember” and “meditate” on God’s faithfulness (v5). 3. They…