May 30, 2010

Thought for the Day – Matthew 7:24 on Practice

Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”Matthew 7:24 (NIV) Practice. Practice. Practice. We’ve heard it drilled into us since we were kids. ...

April 24, 2010

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 son of Academy Award winning actor Michael Douglas, was sentenced ...

April 7, 2010

Review: “I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was” by Barbara Sher

Often I’ll meet businessmen and women who are reevaluating their career trajectory. They may be unemployed, underemployed or even over-employed—but they’re all feel the need to be redeployed. Some are not even sure why they need a change, but ...

March 25, 2010

Thought for the Day – Henri J. M. Nouwen on Transition

Take time to believe in your free choice before you move forward in a new direction.”– Henri J. M. Nouwen I recently had a conversation with a bullet train. Not a real train, mind you, but a person who ...

February 16, 2010

Thought for the Day – V. Frankl on Change

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”– Viktor Frankl Parodying the success posters seen in corporate offices—the ones with pretty pictures inscribed with a motivational saying—Despair.com sells what they call ...

January 27, 2010

Thought for the Day – L. Tolstoy on Change

True life is lived when tiny changes occur.”– Leo Tolstoy Admittedly, I can be mesmerized by the significant—a towering and majestic mountain, an electrifying thunderstorm, a devastating natural disaster. The remarkable, by definition, demands attention. So too with personal ...

January 18, 2010

Inspiring a Challenge

Conquering a challenge can be very exhilarating. Whether climbing a mountain, getting into shape, or honing a new skill, an appropriate challenge can bring out your personal best. But it takes more than the eye of the tiger to ...

July 5, 2009

Don’t Forget Your Change

There’s been a lot of recent talk about the need for change. Well, I agree. And so does God. This audio presentation is a quick expository overview of one of my favorite passages in the Bible: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2. ...

April 10, 2009

Mastering Influence

From the IronWorks series, Sword Mastery: Cutting through Chaos, this presentation discusses the three marks of an influence master. There’s a lot more to influence than getting others to do what you want. True influence masters not only demonstrate a benefit, ...

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