4 Steps to Masterpiece Work

4 Steps to Masterpiece Work

“The Bible does not say you are God’s appliance; it says you are His masterpiece. Appliances get mass produced. Masterpieces get handcrafted.” John Ortberg. Whether the CEO, the accountant, the mechanic, the pastor or the janitor – or any other...
Beware! The Shadow Side of Leadership

Beware! The Shadow Side of Leadership

Leadership is a crucible of self-awareness. As a leader, you’re out front, visible; that’s a key part of being a leader. If others can’t see you, they can’t possibly follow you. That visibility can be a benefit and a curse. Your leadership is developed in the crucible...
Margin: The Surprise Ingredient in Productivity

Margin: The Surprise Ingredient in Productivity

We are not machines!  We are human beings and we cannot keep a pace of perpetual motion if we expect to make our best contribution to our work, our family, our community. Margin allows our mind to rest. Margin is the white space in life that allows us to rest so we...
3 Benefits of Alignment in Mind, Body and Spirit

3 Benefits of Alignment in Mind, Body and Spirit

Alignment is a word that’s become part of my vocabulary recently. Thanks to some ergonomic issues in my office, I’ve been forced to focus on alignment and the body. It’s not just our physical body that requires alignment in our workplace. Our mind...
Three Steps to an Empowered Team

Three Steps to an Empowered Team

Leaders often assume when hiring or promoting a team member that their previous experience means they don’t need any on-boarding in their new role. This is counter-productive. To hit the ground running and make their highest contribution to the team, team members need...
Seedlings vs. Weeds: Who Decides?

Seedlings vs. Weeds: Who Decides?

Early this summer, my daughter decided she would help out in the garden by weeding. It was much needed – the weeds were taking over the area where we’d planted a pumpkin seedling and several kinds of flowers. Due to the drought conditions this season, many of the...