Reflections on Life and Leadership
“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” [Dialogue from Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises.] Some things in life happen suddenly, with no forewarning. Like car accidents. But usually, small actions, repeated over time, gradually accumulate and then suddenly morph into something big. Like the …
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Hopefully, the worst of the pandemic is behind us and we’ll soon return to normalcy. But what will the new-normal look like? How will the Coronavirus affect us in the longterm? I’ve asked eight friends to share their thoughts about how their specific industry will likely be affected (non-profit organizations, small businesses, parenting, local churches, …
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We’re experiencing an unprecedented crisis. Not since WW2 has the entire globe been affected by a debilitating enemy. Many people are fearful and anxious; everyone is troubled and uncertain. During this crisis it’s important that we respond properly to these strong, deeply felt emotions. Our initial and primary response must be to comfort one another. Here …
Good communication is invaluable in all relationships and organizations. Without it, misunderstanding, friction, confusion, and passivity run amuck. A junior high science teacher decided to use his class as an opportunity to persuade his students to the benefits of abstinence. He put water in one beaker and 80 proof alcohol in another. Then he dropped …
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