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?
There’s a category of challenge for leaders, and that is the unknown unknowns. There are things we approach in life leadership that we do not know even exist, and then when they come into the light of day, we have no idea how to handle them.
This year Zoom will host 3.3 trillion meeting minutes. Zoom welcomes 300 million meeting participants each day. Even if you are back in the office full-time, you’ll likely engage online in a meeting with others on a regular basis.
The heart of Friday Morning Men’s Fellowship is a small group spending time in discussion around a table. Questions help us grasp spiritual principles, and connect verses and passages in the Bible to our lives and work.