Insecurity In Leadership

‘Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.’ Philippians 2:3 NLT Here’s the dilemma of an insecure leader: if others do really well at a job, they fear it will make them look bad. But they also fear that if they do the job poorly, they will still look bad. So they...

Keep Improving

‘From everyone who has been given much, much more will be demanded.’ Luke 12:48 NIV Author H. Jackson Brown Jr quipped, ‘Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward,...

What’s Your Vision?

‘According to the vision that I saw.’ Ezekiel 8:4 KJV When God gives you a vision it will change your life. John Sculley, former president of Pepsi and CEO of Apple computers said, ‘The future belongs to those who see the possibilities before they become obvious.’ The...

Think Realistically (2)

‘A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.’ Proverbs 22:3 NLT Here are three things realistic thinking will do for you: (1) It will give you a sense of security. When you have thought through the worst that can happen and developed contingency plans to...

Think Realistically (1)

‘Don’t begin until you count the cost.’ Luke 14:28 NLT Reality is the difference between what you wish for—and what is. If you’re a naturally optimistic person you may find it difficult to think realistically. Indeed, you may think it’s the opposite of having faith....