self-improvement

How feeling influences thinking

January 28, 2021

“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

A loss is more than a loss

January 6, 2021

The second “more mystery” is the reality that a loss is more than a loss. During this time there has been so much loss. So much tragedy. So much sadness. The nightly news gives a rundown of how many people have been infected, how many beds are filled in hospitals and more tragic, how many people have died that … More A loss is more than a loss

A restaurant is more than a restaurant

January 5, 2021

When you think of a restaurant probably the first thing that comes to your mind, or at least subconscious, is that a restaurant is a place to eat. But it is clearly more than that. After all, we also eat in our homes. As restaurants all across the country (and world) have been shut down—these ubiquitous places that line … More A restaurant is more than a restaurant

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