A successful C.E.O. recently wrote, "A good idea is worth one dollar. A good plan for implementing that idea is worth a million dollars." A good leader has more than ideas. A good leader has a plan. This is one of the leadership secrets Jesus modeled. Throughout...
Do you know wise King Solomon's 3000 year-old formula for winning communication? In the book of Proverbs, he offers a key guaranteed to bring you favor. He says, "Do not let kindness and truth leave you. Write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find...
Have you ever been given responsibility for doing something without the corresponding authority to get it done? It's a horrible position in which to be placed. Jesus knew that if he gave His followers responsibility, He must also delegate His authority. If more...
You won't find many cowardly lions in the winner's circle. If you want to experience consistent success and fulfillment, one of the most valuable characteristics you can cultivate is courage. Courage gives you the ability to face difficult circumstances and...
Investment powerhouse Warren G. Bennis once said, "The first job of a leader is to define a vision for the organization." John F. Kennedy knew the power of vision. His goal set in 1960, to place a man on the moon within a decade, ignited the imagination of an...
Many a business empire has been built on attention to detail. It's the discipline to do the little things right that separates the winners from the losers. The Bible has a word for it—it's diligence. In the book of Proverbs, Solomon says, "See a man diligent in his...
They seem to be the unwritten rules of modern office politics. "Never admit a mistake. Always blame someone else." No one likes to have to admit they were wrong. But a major key to finding happiness on the job is the willingness to say, "Hey, I made a mistake."...
The French writer, Voltaire, once declared, "Another century and there will not be a Bible on earth." That was more than 250 years ago. Voltaire's prediction fell a little short of the mark. In fact, around the world today, the Bible is more widely distributed than...
In a satirical article called, "How to Keep New Leaders from Emerging," CEO Fred Smith listed these keys to making sure potential leaders in your company never help you accomplish your vision. He suggested: Create a threat environment — let people know that if they...
How many times have you heard, "Timing is everything." Clearly, when it comes to organizational planning, "timing" should always be a consideration. Wise King Solomon tells us in Ecclesiastes that there is an appropriate time for everything in life. Timing was key...
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