Monthly Archives: April 2010

Year of Living Courageously: Pastor’s Edition – May 13

ylclogo_PE_LIf you're a pastor in the Twin Cities area, you won't want to miss out on a very unique opportunity for some serious goal setting. On Thursday, May 13th, I will be conducting, for the first time, a pastors-only version of the highly-regarded Year of Living Courageously workshop.

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Calling “time-out”

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In games of sport a team or player is permitted to call time-outs. It’s designed into the game. Great coaches know how to strategically use time-outs to give their team  […]

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When it’s time to fire yourself

You are FiredThere have been more times than I care to admit when I've looked at myself in the mirror and said "I've had it with you. You're fired."

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Thought for the Day – 1 Peter 4:12 on Trials

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.”- 1 Peter 4:12 (NIV)

“It’s not fair.” That’s  […]

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Thought for the Day – Aristotle on Self-Discipline

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”- Aristotle

Earlier this week, Cameron Douglas, 31 year-old  […]

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Thought for the Day – Max De Pree on Questions

We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with the questions.”- Max De Pree

I have to admit, although I’m not a big  […]

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Thought for the Day – Mark Twain on Clothing

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”- Mark Twain

Earlier this week my wife and a few of her friends enjoyed an evening  […]

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Recommended Reading: “Men of Honor, Women of Virtue” by Dr. Chuck Stecker

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I grew up without a father’s blessing. Since my father’s dad died when he was quite young, I’m sure he grew up without one too. He and I are two  […]

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Thought for the Day – Soren Kierkegaard on Being Misunderstood

People understand me so poorly that they don’t even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.”- Soren Kierkegaard

A client of mine many years ago was the CEO  […]

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Three of the hardest networking habits you’ll ever love

Two puffinsFifteen years ago I learned how to network—the hard way. I decided to start my own professional services company serving local technology companies within my own backyard. My first morning on the job was spent culling my list of contacts to develop my calling strategy. After reviewing over 500 contacts, I discovered I had only two within a 100 mile radius of my new home office. Like the scene from It's a Wonderful Life, I had one mama-dollar and one papa-dollar and I needed them to make babies—fast!

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