Vulnerability is a Strength

Pastor’s sermon in church last week was on vulnerability and how important it is as a Christian to be vulnerable so that we recognize our weaknesses and rely on God for the power we need.  Jesus modeled vulnerability throughout his life and taught us that those who...

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July week! I hope you are all planning to take some time to spend with your family and friends this week. This is one of my favorite holidays of the year, for what it represents and the pride I have in being an American, and for the tradition of our...

Leaders Model the Way

I saw a performance of the Blue Man Group this weekend. If you haven’t seen the Blue Man Group, it is a show that features three men who are painted blue, and provide a 2-hour show without ever saying a word. It was an entertaining show; unlike any other I had ever...

Lessons from the Stanley Cup

Being a hockey fan, I always hate to see the NHL season come to an end, but I absolutely love the Stanley Cup playoffs. I think there are many leadership lessons to be learned from this grueling playoff run. As many of you know, the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley...

Vow to Be a Servant Leader

I attended my nephew’s wedding this weekend, which was a grand event, and a day that will never be forgotten by all who were involved. The good times had by all will probably be the memories that most think of, but a couple of parts, which were the most emotional of...