We complain constantly, at home and at work. This spills over in our culture, which is consumed by victimhood. In social media, the news media, education, government and business, we are on the lookout for every tiny hint of present and historical unfairness.
To be kind is to be friendly, generous and considerate. Other positive characteristics branch off from kindness: empathy, sincerity, thoughtfulness, acceptance, helpfulness. Kindness may be among your most powerful leadership tools.
Mother’s Day is a reminder to be thankful for our moms and the investment they made in the persons we are today. Moms have a tremendous capacity to instill wisdom, values and principles into their children and families.
History’s most pivotal spiritual moment is celebrated at Easter. Perhaps the greatest way we celebrate Easter is to echo the life of Christ as His followers in how we love others.
People who have it all—money, fame, family, career, lots of possessions—often find their entire self-worth is tied up in items that have price tags, and not on the intangibles that make life meaningful. But there are vaccines for that.
In the realm of leadership and life, is gratitude just an emotion, a feeling? Is it simply an attitude, or maybe a psychological construct? None of the above. Gratitude is an action.
Most people lead unhappy lives. How do you get from here to happy? In “the pursuit of happiness” there are many great activities you can do that will actually help you live happier.
Live and lead long enough and you realize that some people are a few nuts short of a fruit cake. So how exactly do you deal with person who drives you and everyone else a little crazy?
Bill Gates is an American business mogul, software pioneer and co-founder of Microsoft. He became the youngest person ever to earn a billion dollars, which he did in 1987 at the age of 31.
Workplace conflict is common. Any disagreement can disrupt the flow of work. Conflict reduces productivity. But it can also be a disagreement between two individuals that affects relationships.
Perhaps history might teaching us something about Thanksgiving past that we can apply to our present, and once again find real meaning for this holiday in our present culture.
In the days leading up to the holiday, and in time with family, friends, coworkers, and others, here are seven practical ways you can say “thanks” to all of those around you at Thanksgiving.
Salvation through Christ is a gift of grace. Christ Himself is described as “full of grace” (John 1:14). A common definition of grace as used throughout the Bible is undeserved favor.