I was recently at a KILLER concert by Danny Black and Friends. It was outrageous. He has more talent than I have ever seen in anyone. There was something unique and different about him.
Danny Black at Plymouth Roc
Who Are We Really Doing This For?
Where Does Your Help Come From?
Thoughts on seasons of plenty
If you’re like me, you often ask God for help. I don’t like asking others for help, but I’m ok to ask God.
| Date: | January 10, 2017 |
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| Time: | 05:45-6:30 p.m. |
| Event: | Dr. Lazar Speaking At Laura DeLong Reality |
| Topic: | Physical vs. Organizational Alignment |
| Sponsor: | Laura DeLong Realty |
| Venue: | Laura DeLong Realty |
| Location: | Eaton Rapids, MI |
| Public: | Private |
Relationships: When The Going Gets Tough
How to stick with the ones you love when you're hurting
Have you had seasons when your relationships have felt stagnant? I know I have. I’ve even had times where I’ve been downright frustrated or offended in relationships and I’ve been ready to quit. Sometimes it’s my marriage, other times it’s friendships; it has even been with family members.
Can You Imagine It?
I’ve recently worked through some new goals with the help of Michael Hyatt. I feel the struggle between “shoot for the stars” and picking goals I know I can accomplish. I hate that tension.
Let’s Quit All These Stupid Social Games
I was recently on a three week research sabbatical and, man, was I ever surprised at how it went. More on this later. In my time and space that I’ve never had the privilege of experiencing before, I was able to make some observations. One of the loudest observations I made is how many social games people play. There”s the typical ‘keeping up with the Jones” stuff and then there’s the ‘I’m going to take people down who have more than I have’ stuff.
Feeling Discouraged?
If you are, “you are disagreeing with God. Questioning his judgement. Second-guessing his taste. According to him you were ‘skillfully wrought’ (Ps. 139:15). You were ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’ (Ps. 139:14). He can’t stop thinking about you! If you could count his thoughts of you, ‘they would be more in number than the sand’ (Ps. 139:18). Why does he love you so much? The same reason the artist loves his paintings or the boat builder loves his vessels. You are his idea. And God has only good ideas. ‘For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago’ (Eph. 2:10 NLT).” – From Max Lucado’s Fearless (Affiliate Link)
The One Question Every Leader Needs To Constantly Ask
Let’s face it: life is busy. I don’t just mean that there’s a lot to do. I mean if you don’t duck fast enough, your over committed life will smack you. In our personal lives, my wife and I have found ourselves asking this question a ton. It’s obviously a lesson we are in the process of learning.
4 Boundaries You Must Respect at Work If You’re Married
Being married requires your full attention in today’s society. I’m not sure about how this was in the past, but today, it seems more and more that the family unit is under attack. And, while I don’t know from personal experience, I have observed more times than I would have preferred that relationship breakdowns derail every aspect of your life. You cannot possibly stay effective during a divorce. To keep your marriage intact and thriving, I suggest the following.
Your Greatest Asset as a Leader
There’s this weird dichotomy in our culture. Some leaders say things like, “Everyone in your organization is replaceable; even upgradable.” or “Don’t think for a second that person can’t be replaced in an instant with someone better who actually wants to do the work.” Others behave as if they should hand over the keys to the kingdom to their employees because they’re afraid of losing key players. So which is it? Are people replaceable or do we need to avoid turnover at all costs?
