Monthly Archives: June 2011

leaders who open doors, leadership empowerment during employee transitions

The Power of Leaders Who Open Doors

leaders who open doors, leadership empowerment during employee transitions

Do you like to help people pursue their dreams in life? Have you ever had to cover for team members who left the organization unexpectedly?

Over the years, I have been fortunate to run a successful company for well over a decade. Through that time, I have been able to help many people progress in their careers while building their skills. I have had many people leave my firm over the years too. More than I would have ever predicted.

Initially, I found myself hurt, disappointed and frustrated. I felt like many people were not honest with me, and did not maintain open lines of communication with me. Many times a simple conversation could have changed things (or at least I thought). Sometimes, local competitors had recruiting firms call to allure key staff away from our organization.
loving your enemies, loving your neighbors

A Unique Life-long Response – Truly Loving Your Enemies

loving your enemies, loving your neighbors

Do you have any tough relationships in your life right now that seem to go out of their way to make your life miserable? Do you have any enemies? How do you respond to them?

I unfortunately can admit that many times I have allowed their attacks to affect me personally more than I ever should have. I allowed discouragement, disappointment and frustration to give birth to responses led by bitterness and anger. For me they many times were relationships close to me such as: clients you work desperately to please that are never appreciative, romantic relationships that seem at peace with devastating your world, family members that reject your unconditional love, or dear friends who unexpectedly walk out of your life while attacking your character. It is easy for us to do what I did in response. However, my goal today is to present a case for a splendid alternative. It is my prayer that it would challenge you and become one you would embrace not only now, but for life.
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Jamaica mission trips, serving in Jamaica

Being Flexible in Jamaica

Jamaica mission trips, serving in Jamaica

I don’t know why it seems that I have to travel to some country far away from home to learn the most basic, yet essential life lessons? On my recent trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica, I learned more about the power, beauty and wisdom behind being flexible.

I traveled to Jamaica for a series of reasons, including being a part of the biggest missionary team to ever take sail to the seas. More than 3,000 people including well known musicians, speakers, authors, comedians and pastors traveled with me into Montego Bay with http://www.praisefestministries.com/ .
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