Joel Achenbach of the Washington Post wrote a very interesting article on Japanese geologists. You see, these geologists have long predicted a major earthquake in Japan. However, this event was not to happen 80 miles off the coast but rather 231 miles southwest. This would have placed it along a fault line just southwest of Tokyo. “It took place in a stretch […]
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Where Is God During Times Of Crisis?
Some posts are simply for me. This would be one of those times. Words simply cannot explain what we have witnessed today as a result of the largest earthquake in Japan’s history. Our deepest prayers, sympathies, and thoughts go out to the people of this devastated area. Many of you may be wondering – Where is […]
18 Leadership Quotes From Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari
The March 14th issue of Sports Illustrated featured a profile of Kentucky Wildcats head basketball coach John Calipari. Though controversial, you cannot argue with the success of this coach who has been to two Final Fours and produced six current Division I head coaches. The following are the leadership quotes contained in the S.L. Price article. All […]
Pastors, If You Don’t Think Your People Can Give Money Read This
On January 2nd through 5th over 22,000 18-25 year olds, mostly college students, gathered in Atlanta, Ga for Passion 2011 for a time of spiritual renewal, equipping, and mobilization. The Passion Conferences, led by Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin among others, have become the world’s most influential spiritual movement for students. At each conference, these young people are challenged […]
There’s No Crying In Leadership! Or Is There?
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (pictured here) is under intense media scrutiny for admitting that there was crying in the locker room after the team’s recent loss to the Orlando Magic. Much of the tears are being credited to one of the big three, Chris Bosh. Is anyone feeling bad for the Heat – hardly. “I do chuckle […]
Momentum Is Not Self-Sustaining: 6 Things Needed To Keep It Going
There are many posts on the web addressing the issue of how to generate or regain lost momentum. However, I have never read on post on maintaining positive momentum. We need to address that issue. Momentum is not self-sustaining. It must be continually fed and cultivated, but with what? In the February 25th issue of […]
12 Steps To Becoming A Leadership Genius
Genius is making the complicated simple, not the simple complicated. Not convinced? Check out the Google homepage! If you are like me, my default mode is to always have 7 Steps, 21 Lessons, or 10 Keys to do anything. There has to be a formula, a method, a system that I can apply. And if […]