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
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
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
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
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
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
There is a lot more that meets the eye in the things we take for granted in everyday life. One of the most powerful things of living—and suffering—through this pandemic has been lessons we have learned about how much “more” there is behind and underneath what previously had been seen as just an everyday, everywhere reality. Now that … More Five “More” Mysteries
I have to admit, right now I have writer’s block. I usually have such profound wisdom and insight to give people, especially as we enter a new year. But right now, I’m just not sure what to say. Most of us have experienced some kind of loss this year and many of us are still in the … More I don’t know what to say!
All week I’ve been providing some insight [I hope] into the question, which way shall I go? It is not only a question of direction, but more importantly direction in the middle of desperation and loss. It is fitting today, Christmas day, that I talk about my faith. Of all things, my faith pulled me through. Specifically, my … More Which way shall I go [The 2021 Question] part V, and final post in this series
I know what it’s like to live through times of desperation when you just don’t know what way to go. It saps you of all your energy. Sometimes you just can’t think straight. You go months, and in some cases years to find answers to the question, which way shall I go? During my time of loss and … More Which way shall I go [The 2021 Question] part IV
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