A good listener must be people oriented, genuinely interested in others. He must be empathetic, equally concerned with the well-being of those around him.
Many leaders who have a relationship with God want to experience the blessings of God. We ask God for blessings. We pray about it and we earnestly seek God’s best.
We aren’t teaching boys what it means to be a man. They lack not only the knowledge of manhood, but any concept of the responsibilities of a man. In short, males do not know how to live and act as men.
The reason we called a leadership transition “succession” is that it is a forward-looking process. Every generation of leader will face new and different obstacles, challenges and goals. Looking back to recreate past success will fail.
Wisdom is a combination of knowledge and experience. When faced with circumstances, decisions, crises or opportunities, we might look for wisdom to help us choose the best course of action.
Is this Day One in a new role? Whatever the course that brought you to this point, a great question to ask of yourself today is, “How can I make the most of this job?”
Samuel Truett Cathy (1921-2014) was an American businessman, investor, author, and philanthropist. He founded the fast-food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A. In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated Cathy’s net worth of $1.2 billion.
Have you ever felt that God has stopped you in your tracks? You may have thought, and planned, and prayed about it, and believed that God was with you and for you. Then suddenly the rug was pulled out from under you feet.
Someone may be “born good” in a certain area, but they lack experience. They don’t have the crucial skills to go along with their innate ability. How does one, then, develop their talent?