The Listening Sandwich and Inspiring Others

Banter provides relational energy but don’t focus on yourself. People enjoy hearing leaders talk about themselves as long as they don’t talk about themselves all the time. The listening sandwich: Show interest in… Continue reading

4 Deadly Enemies of Vitality

The most dangerous enemies of organizational vitality live inside your organization. They laugh when you stumble and hand you rocks when you’re down.   Some beasts lurk in shadows. You don’t see them… Continue reading

If You Want More Out – Pour More In

I’m recommending these three books for Leadership Freaks.  Reading is one way to pour into your leadership. Currently reading: Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change,… Continue reading

Christmas is an Accommodation

The first Christmas is God adapting to humanity. Representatives of Church-world like to talk about adjusting our attitudes and behaviors to God. But Christmas is an accommodation. Accommodation overcomes distance. Thank you for… Continue reading

The Grinch’s Heart Grew Three Sizes That Day

“And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch… Continue reading

How Santa is Jolly when he has Important Work to Do

The thing I like about Santa is he’s jolly. But how can you be happy when you have so much to do?   He has lots of help. I don’t know how many… Continue reading