It’s doing not hoping that makes a difference.  It’s doing not wishing that makes a difference.  It’s doing not planning that makes a difference.  It’s doing not knowing that makes a difference.  Andy Stanley was teaching a lesson about what should happen when your life isn’t what you want it to be.  His teaching focused […]

I’m changing offices after 17 years. Emptying my drawers. Purging file cabinets. Examining bookcases. Moving reminds you of the importance of “leaning” up your work environment and gives you an opportunity to do so. Let me confess: when it comes to my office, I don’t practice what I preach regarding lean. As I cleaned up, […]

My pastor noted on Sunday that professional athletes often gain or lose their jobs based on whether they are “good in the locker room.” In my experience, this goes one of two ways.  Some athletes who are talented get cut because they are “poison” to the team.  Other athletes, who may see age or injury […]

“Tour ready” all the time. If I popped in your work area tomorrow with a visitor, would you be proud to show us around? Is housekeeping the way you like it? Safety rules in order? Equipment in working order? A healthy level of productivity? The whole team engaged? I learned a long time ago that […]