Here are some inspirational and insightful quotes about 'leadership': 1. "Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." Dwight D. Eisenhower 2. "Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing." Warren Bennis 3. "The ultimate … Continue reading Leadership Quotes (Pt.1)
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) became a world famous orchestra conductor. He was described by the New York Times as "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history." His fame derived from his long tenure as the music director of the New York Philharmonic, from his conducting of concerts with most of the world's leading orchestras, and … Continue reading Anyone for “second fiddle?”
Life is busy (or 'full', as I prefer to say nowadays). There are lots of people to see, places to go, and things to do - more than we seem to have time for. In many ways, there is enough to do to fill multiple life times. But we only have one ... so we … Continue reading Some Helpful Productivity Tools
Have a slow read through these amazing insights from the author of the book of Hebrews (I've made bold the phrases that jumped out to me): "Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip … Continue reading The Discipline of the Long Distance Race
Let’s look at a well known statement by the apostle Paul that gives us a providential perspective on our lives. Rom 8:28. We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. NAS No matter what is happening in … Continue reading Understand and Rest in God’s Providence (Pt.2)
One of the things that the prophet Daniel had to learn was to understand and rest in God's providence. If he was here today, he would tell you that his life did not turn out as he expected it would or even as he planned that it would. His life was affected by dramatic circumstances … Continue reading Understand and Rest in God’s Providence (Pt.1)
In this week’s special wireless issue titled, “THE WIRELESS ISSUE. 10 Ways Your Phone is Changing the World,” TIME explores how mobile phones have become a super-extension of ourselves, altering in fundamental ways how we approach everything from education to politics, from medicine to romance. The issue includes an exclusive TIME Mobility Poll, conducted in … Continue reading 10 Ways Your Phone is Changing the World
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they travelled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of the family estate. The widowed elder … Continue reading Inspiring Story of a Rich Man and His Son …
Here in Melbourne, Australia the season of Spring begins - today! I love Spring. We start to move away from the cold, rainy and cloudy days of winter. The sun starts to become warmer. Birds are singing their little hearts out. Trees that have looked dead start to blossom with new life. Solomon described it well … Continue reading A New Season: Spring
Last week, we read Psalm 84 in our Bible reading plan as a church. This psalm is a cry of longing to be in God's presence. In Old Testament times, God's presence was localised in the Temple at Jerusalem. Some Israelites only made a pilgrimage there once a year. You can imagine the joy and … Continue reading God’s Exchange
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matt.25:31-46) occurs at the end of a lengthy teaching that Jesus gave in a private conversation with his disciples during the final week before his crucifixion. In response to their questions about the end of the age (Matt.24:1-3), Jesus outlined the signs of his coming (Matt.4:4-41) then … Continue reading The Parable of the Sheep and Goats
You might have heard the old story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody: There was an important job to do and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought … Continue reading Nobody Did It!
My final reflections: 11. The Advantage (business consultant and best-selling author Patrick Lencioni). Building a healthy organisation is the single greatest competitive advantage. There are two requirements for organisational success: (1) be smart - strategy, marketing, finance, technology and 2) be healthy - minimal politics and confusion, high morale and productivity, low turnover. Most companies spend 80% of their time on … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 5)
Here are some more reflections: 9. Changing the Odds (Geoffrey Canada). Geoffrey is the President and CEO of Harlem Children's Zone. He says, "Hope is infectious but so is despair." Lift your sense of your urgency. Break out of this idea that you can't. We put rovers on Mars when we want to! Succession plan ... how will the … Continue reading Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2012 – Reflections (Part 4)
