Matthew 13:5-8 “Some (seed) fell on stony places…some fell among thorns…But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop.” Soil is important. For most things to grow in a healthy manner, it needs the proper environment. The 5th question leaders must deal with in increasing their capacity is the Environmental Questions which asks “Does […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 4
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven” Of all the questions I deal with as a leader, this is the one that may give me the greatest challenge in increasing my capacity. The Timing Question asks “Do I Crockpot Or Microwave My […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 3
As you grow in your leadership, you begin by putting yourself in an environment you love. Then, you realize and acknowledge that you must get better. The next question you must deal with is The Information Question which asks “Am I A Continual Learner?” Qadry Ismael recounts the story of a team charter flight to […]
Frontview Mirror – Patience In Sports
As we head into the weekend, I am thinking a lot about patience in sports. The Atlanta Hawks at 10-2 have the NBA’s best record. What impresses me about the Hawks as how they have given their team to mature and develop. They have stuck with Josh Smith, Mike Bibby, Marvin Williams, and Head Coach […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 2
One of the greatest enemies of future success is….past success. Our natural default mode as leaders is to enjoy the fruits of our labor too long and become content. What made you successful today will not make you successful tomorrow. Ironically an incorrect personal evaluation of and response to current success can actually reduce your […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 1
Recently, I was in a conversation with a leader I greatly admire and he talked about the difference in “horsepower” between various leaders. What he was saying is that there is varying levels of capacity that individual leaders have. It got me thinking and asking myself “What is my capacity? Are there people who think […]
Frontview Mirror – “I Ain’t Got Nuthin’ But A Cheeseburger”
“I ain’t got nuthin‘ but a cheeseburger.” That is the quote from one of the alleged victims of the armed robbery attempt by 3 University of Tennessee football players. My heavens! I am no longer amazed that a person’s talent cannot take them farther than their character can sustain them. However, I am constantly amazed […]