Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Suppose your boss suddenly gives you a major project to do, affecting the long-term outlook for the company. Furthermore, suppose that this project involves knowledge that you don’t already possess. What would you do first? Consulting with experts may be a good place to start. You have to increase your knowledge before making projections andContinue reading “Ask First”

Indiana has a lot of two lane country roads. I often drive these roads to get to our grandchilren’s many sporting events and concerts. Many times I will get frustrated with slow traffic in front of me, keeping me from arriving at my destination when I want to get there. I get angry because myContinue reading “Why Fight It?”

Family members and friends never seem to be at a loss for words of wisdom. On top of that, so called experts love to tell us what we should be doing and warn us against things we shouldn’t do. If you take the time, you can find advice on any subject through social media. Then,Continue reading “Words of Wisdom”

James 2:17 says, “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Confronted by the truth of these words, I wrote this prayer: Father, I say that you are good, but I grumble and complain rather than giving thanks. I say that I trust you, but my heart grows anxious atContinue reading “When Faith and Actions Don’t Match”

I have pursued many honors over the years, but achieved very few. I have never been awarded a Most Valuable Person reward. I never received praise from the top executives of companies where I worked. I have never been recognized on the news for some great achievement. Most of us have not been honored inContinue reading “Eternal Rewards”