July 22, 2013

How to break camp on complacency

My last post discussed the difference between those who camp and those who explore. Explorers are inquisitive; stretching the boundaries of their experience to learn more. Campers are complacent; preferring the comfort of camp to the discomfort of the ...

July 19, 2013

Are you a too-happy camper?

When I was a teen my dad and I would go deer hunting in the mountains of Colorado near where we lived. My curiosity drove him crazy. While we sat together for hours on end quietly waiting for a ...

June 21, 2013

Those who want, teach

We’ve all heard the saying, “Those who can’t, teach.” I suggest we challenge that unwarranted denigration of the teaching profession by altering one letter: “Those who want, teach.” The fastest path for those who want to gain knowledge or ...

June 3, 2013

The relentless pursuit of better

What do you want do better than anyone? Recently, I read an article where the author suggested that the answer to that question is the key to finding your purpose. His idea is that the thing you want to ...

May 20, 2013

Honing a takeaway habit

Do you remember the last conference you attended? What was your takeaway? What ONE THING did you learn or change because of it? What about the last book you read? Sermon you heard? Movie you watched? Person you visited ...

April 1, 2013

Reduce distractibility with these three strategies

Ever walk into a room and wonder what you went there for? Most of us have had that experience, some of us more often than others. You may laugh it off as a senior moment, like when you blank ...

October 5, 2012

Are you a yielded learner?

When I was a young boy my art teacher gave us the assignment to draw a tree. I remember setting out with enthusiasm to draw the image of a tree that had formed in my head. After a few ...

October 4, 2011

How to be a more intentional apprentice

Many aspire to be great leaders, but few give much thought to being a great apprentice. But how do you become a more intentional apprentice? How can you get the most out of a relationship with a mentor?

April 10, 2010

Thought for the Day – Rochefoucauld on Mistakes

Many complain about their memory, few about their judgment.”– Francois de La Rochefoucauld As I get older, it’s becoming easier, even humorous, to admit some of my shortcomings. Remembering things is one of them. I find I’m taking a ...

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