How to Take a Family Vacation
I confess: switching off work completely is hard for me. Maybe you can identify.
Over the years, I've discovered habits that help me stay focused on my family while I'm on vacation. Have a look at this video, and then comment below. I'd love to hear what you think of my approach, and how you manage to take time away.
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balance,
leadership,
vacation
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How to Cultivate Creative Leaders
A scenario for you. You spot a problem within your organization. How do handle it? You could call in the relevant staff members and say, “Here’s a problem. Here’s how I’d like you to fix it.” Or you could take another approach. You could gather your team and ask questions: “Do you feel like we’re successful in this area? ...... >Read More
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business,
leadership,
teamwork
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Four Qualities I Look for in a Christian Leader
How do you make sure to choose great people for your leadership team? I’ve asked myself that question many times, and I always come back to the same four qualities suggested by Tim Elmore.* A candidate might have a fantastic resume, an impressive education, or decades of experience. But if I can’t answer the following four questions with...... >Read More
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business,
leadership,
wisdom
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Be a bulldozer.
Sometimes colleague say to me, “Here’s my list of projects. How can I possibly get all this done?” My answer? Be a bulldozer.
Of course, there are several ways you could interpret that. A bulldozer is an incredibly powerful piece of machinery. It has the capacity to shift a huge load from point A to point B. If something is...... >Read More
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business,
leadership,
priorities,
time management
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Vision Keeps a Marriage Healthy
Over the years, I’ve noticed that it's a constant struggle for high-profile leaders to maintain a good marriage. I’m no exception. I’m busy. I come home tired. People criticize me. My wife Debbie absorbs all that in different ways. It’s a lot for her, and for us, to handle.
Without vision, an organization suffers. I’ve...... >Read More
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commitment,
communication,
healthy marriage,
leadership,
marriage,
priorities,
protecting your marriage,
resolving conflict,
vision
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When Right is Wrong
I’m a driven individual. I’m passionate and single-minded about what I do. When I look at the organization I’m responsible to lead, I want us to be the best we can possibly be. I want us to do the right things, the right way. I like to be right.
Sometimes being right is wrong. This is a lesson I’ve learned... >Read More
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business,
entrepreneur,
entrepreneurship,
leadership,
Leonard Buhler,
teamwork,
workplace
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