As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.
As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.
On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?
“What did the EKG say?” I asked the nurse. “Oh baby,” she said, “You’re having a heart attack!” This is a true story about being in the right place at the right time.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was a French chemist and microbiologist. He laid the foundations for hygiene, public health and portions of modern medicine. His scientific research led to the modern practices of vaccination, microbial fermentation and pasteurization.
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was an inventor, scientist and engineer. He patented the first practical telephone and founded American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) in 1885. Bell’s inventions are numerous, spanning communication, aviation, hydrofoil boats, medicine and genetics.