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I’m a big fan of empowerment. I don’t think we have enough leaders that really understand the dynamics of what it means. Yet, at the same time, empowerment is a two-sided coin. On one side, empowerment enables work to be done in an equitable way. You empower your executives and directors to manage and lead the people within … More Caution: Empowerment

Over-managed and underserved

January 20, 2021

Stephen Covey once said that he felt that so many people in organizations were “over managed and underlead.” Meaning that there is a whole lot of management going on in our companies but not a lot of leadership. His statement highlighted another reality, that there is a huge difference between management and leadership. You can be a … More Over-managed and underserved

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that”

January 18, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had many unforgettable and profound sayings. One of the most important of those I think was:“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” The Bible says to “Love one another.” In another Scripture it says, “You have heard that it was … More “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that”

The benefit of brokenness

January 13, 2021

In one of my seminars, I called simply the S Factor Leadership the Next Chapter I end it with this saying: “Servant Leaders see the best in the broken, so the broken can be their best.” But behind this saying is this truth: because Servant Leaders have themselves experienced brokenness they can lead more effectively. Last night … More The benefit of brokenness

Religion is more than religion

January 9, 2021

Some think of religion as a system of regulations, do’s and don’ts, traditions that make no sense, requirements to be good and perfect, or unattainable “laws of behavior.” Religion can be toxic, filling our minds and hearts with judgment of others. But religion is more than religion and faith is more than faith. Actually, I prefer to lean on … More Religion is more than religion

Family is more than family

January 8, 2021

This fourth “more” mystery considers who we are in relationship to our family. Family is more than family. These people—our parents, siblings, uncles and aunts, and cousins—have for the most part been part of our identify. Each time you mention your last name, it comes with a whole series of connections. Almost in flashback style we subconsciously and even … More Family is more than family

Work is more than work

January 7, 2021

For as many years as I can remember, TGIF, was the watch-cry for so many people in the workforce. From the factory floor to the office tower, it seems everyone worked for the weekend. This “more” mystery has revealed however thatwork is more than work. Today most of us would love to say, “TGIM,” Thank God It’s Monday! … More Work is more than work

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