Tag Archives: patience

“He Wants To See You”

Suppose you are invited to meet the highest dignitary of the land. You prepare yourself with nice clothes and have done your research. When you meet the dignitary, he has a special and crucial mission for you. You will be representing the dignitary at an incredibly important event. How will you conduct yourself at thisContinue reading ““He Wants To See You””

Unity, Despite Differences

I have been in leadership positions on the job and in various organizations. I have learned that meetings can effectively divide people and impede progress. When differing opinions are held, leadership can become divided. A shared vision and mission can help smooth those differences, but something more is needed. The leadership team needs to developContinue reading “Unity, Despite Differences”

No Off Season

The National Football League’s season came to a close last night with the Super Bowl. That doesn’t mean that the league’s teams suddenly become dormant. They are all active planning for the next season, making personnel changes, and seeking in most ways to make their team better. It is the same in all professional sportsContinue reading “No Off Season”

Good Soil

I live in Indiana, a state with a booming agricultural industry. But I have lived all my life in urban environments until moving here. I know very little about agriculture. But I do know that farmers spend a lot of energy making sure that the soil that they plant in is good soil that willContinue reading “Good Soil”

Art of Persuasion

On social media, you can find thousands of people overreacting to circumstances. These people, often referred to as “Karen”, think that they have control over the events and react angrily when things do not go their way.  However, their anger and harsh words rarely accomplish very much, other than probably raising their own blood pressure.Continue reading “Art of Persuasion”