Are you a stray dog?
I was out for an evening walk tonight on the greenway in Nashville. I always enjoy these walks because it lets me clear my head from the distractions of the world. Tonight was no exception. I was strolling along when…
A balancing act
We live in a fast paced society. It is a balancing act to keep up all of the activities and not go overboard and create stress. The hours that we work keep creeping up. You may still be able to keep…
Who do you lean on?
We all experience stress at some point in time in our lives. To some it occurs more often than others. How we each deal with it varies to an extreme. Why is it hard for some people to share their…
Don’t keep this a secret
There are times to keep a secret, like preparing a surprise birthday party. Goal setting should not be kept a secret. Too often, though, we do not share our goals with those around us. I know that there are things…
The four course meal is better than ala carte’
If you were given the choice of ordering one item, ala carte’, or being able to get a four course meal, you would probably go for the full meal. After having the full meal, you would have a full range…
Trust to the core
What defines your leadership style? Have you given it very much thought? This does not happen overnight. It is a learning process. Your leadership style is developed over the years based on three influences in your life. These influences come…
Reality check
It is great to have a dream of living stress free, but let’s face the facts. You will always be subject to stressful situations. The key is to develop control over how you handle these situations in your life. This…
Have you said thanks lately?
You are probably quick to say that you have told people thank you lately. I think back to the past week and some of the people that I have said thank you to. There was the server at the restaurant…
Who do you serve?
The best way to lead is to serve. This is the opposite of the way that some people think. I looked into the Bible for direction in this area, as I do in many aspects of my life. Jesus taught…
Does your attitude cause stress?
Are you prone to having more stress in your life based on your attitude. Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Most people are not aware that this can have a definite impact on the amount of stress that they…
It is OK to say No.
Aim for quality, not just quantity in your life. Does it feel like 80% of the work gets done by 20% of the people. Are you one of those 20%? As a leader, you are always asked for more. You…
Control your destiny
Every decision that you make affects the future. Some of these decisions have more of an impact than others. Sometimes it is years later when we see the impact. With other decisions, it is immediate. How many times have you…