Unplanned time produces an unproductive life. The truth still remains…if you fail to plan you might as well plan to fail. I coach many people that have lost their edge because they are coasting rather than creating. They are a victim to procrastination, therefore they experience disorientation when it comes to their time. They have […]
Dave Kaiser, a kicker for the Michigan State Spartans, had a moment in football history that will forever be remembered. During the 1956 Rose Bowl game, Michigan State and UCLA were tied at 14 with just a few seconds left. The Spartans had the ball with one 41 yard field goal attempt left. Coach Duffy […]
Everyone wants to change something about themselves. It may be something small or maybe something big. It could be to… lose weight dress nicer read your Bible more exercise stop an addiction forgive easier be more outgoing The list goes on and on. All of us desire to be better. This is ok. We were […]
“If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.” – John Cleese Creativity is sparked when we are enjoying ourselves. Stiff, utilitarian, and dogmatic environments never free up innovation in the hearts of people. The more freedom we have the more innovative we can become. Emotions are the breeding ground for great ideas. Therefore, to […]
Every person on your team will have a different motivational style. Many leaders think that motivation is a one size fits all type of style. But each person is motivated by their specific flavor. Some people are motivated by external goals and tangible results while others are more internally motivated by feelings, emotion, purpose, and […]
Proverbs 13:3 says, “Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.” The way you speak determines the future you experience. This is why the wisest man who ever lived, Solomon, shared this great verse with us. Let’s break it down… 1. Those Who This principle applies […]
The greatest enemy of creativity is pride. When you think you know it all is when innovation begins to get eliminated from your life. When you stop seeking new ways to grow is when you stifle your ability to produce greater results. Vernon Howard said, “Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn […]
The first thing we must do when failure occurs is to step back. Take a moment to back up from the situation and let the emotional dust settle. Many times, failure stirs up strong feelings that can cloud our judgment and the judgment of others. Step back and slow down before you or someone else […]
During my study time the other day I came across this great wisdom from Solomon…check it out… “The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” ~ Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) The old statement is still true today…”Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Who we hang […]
Give a great idea to an average team and you will get a bad product. Give an average idea to a great team and you will get a phenomenal product. So goes the team’s creative ability, so goes what they produce. The quality of a result comes from the quality of the people creating it. […]