I have witnessed many transitions, both in corporate and in ministry, and noted that part of a successful transition is when the new person takes off from where the old person left from, instead of starting from scratch. When the new person starts from scratch simply because s/he did not bother to set aside his/her own “diskarte,” that new person throws away not preferences or processes, but the experiences of the other. And this pride is usually to the detriment of the organization.
Paul was Like a Nursing Mom
A few days ago I had the privilege of teaching a couple of topics in one of our classes in church. Since it was my first time to teach in that class, I made it a point to come early and listen to the sessions before mine. One of the earlier sessions was on servant…
Leadership Thoughts (Mom Mode)
If we need to hold their hands so they can stand, we will, and we must, until the time comes when they can do so on their own. To stand. To walk. To run.
Feeling Diva-ish
Parties and events are humbling for me as I remember the old self and how God has been so patient with me. Years ago, I would always catch myself staring at things that in my mind could have been done better. I restrain myself from complaining but I end up telling somebody my grunts. There…
For the Workaholics
I’ve been meaning to write about something else besides #wGcbHd, but in the past few days I’ve been feeling under the weather. As in literally under the weather’s influence with this allergic rhinitis that has made my nose a reliable rain forecast. ? Finally got better today and found the time to write… or at least rewrite! Here are some…