You know that old saying, "Curiosity killed the cat!"? It's funny how it's meant to be a warning against being too curious. But, if we take a step back and think about it – most of our leaps in science, technology, and pretty much everything else began with someone...
Conversation… It’s a lost art. In her book, The Six Conversations, Heather Holleman pointedly describes our current cultural climate. She says, “The communication climate for so many has turned to suspicion, shame, hatred, and mockery. It’s a world of being canceled...
None of us like conflict. Yet, some are better at managing it than others. Today’s article includes some focus on the MBTI assessment results and how your “type indicator” affects your ability to manage conflict. I found it both interesting and personally insightful...
We often think of a leader as having the skills and abilities to get things done and motivate people. While that’s true, it’s more than that. Competency and charisma will take that leader pretty far, but only CHARACTER will keep them there! Character is about who that...
Ever since I first heard the phrase "lifelong learner", it has resonated with me. I’ve aspired to never stop learning… no matter how old I get. Throughout my 70 years, I’ve been blessed with so many opportunities to learn new things. I've had the privilege to take...
You know, personal burnout is no laughing matter. It’s a real struggle that so many of us deal with. Always feeling tired, negative, and like you’re not making any progress, can really mess with your head as well as your body. And here's the kicker: burnout doesn't...
Problem-solving skills are necessary in both our personal and professional life. Whether you're dealing with a difficult issue at work, attempting to strengthen a relationship, or looking for creative solutions to other problems, they're critical. Today we look at...
Last week, we explored the theme of contentment. However, there is a “flip-side” of that… discontent. What might be called a “holy discontent”. Holy discontent is a feeling of dissatisfaction with the status quo that is motivated by a desire to see God's kingdom come...
It’s a key ingredient to a productive life—contentment. When we are content with what we have, we are more likely to be focused and motivated to achieve our goals, grateful for the opportunities that come our way, and find the success we are truly looking for. Today’s...
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