“Lord, save me from the sins of my tongue and the flaws of character that fuel them. Make my words honest (by taking away my fear), few (by taking away my self-importance), wise (by taking away my thoughtlessness), and kind (by taking away my indifference and irritability). Amen.” – Tim Keller I saw this prayer […]

I heard Cynt Marshall, the president of the NBA Dallas Mavericks, describe her leadership style in three words: Listen, Learn and Love. Leaders often feel compelled to talk. They have the floor; they expect to fill up the air with words. Marshall’s formula reminds the leader to hold back. An effective leader understands that there […]

“Patience is choosing to control your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you.” – Mark Merrill Are you a person who desires to be more patient? If so, how are you attacking it? This quote from writer Mark Merrill suggests emotions are at the center of patience. Here’s my experience with patient people: They […]

People want to be around those who share their time, knowledge, and support. – Annie McKee Annie McKee is one of my favorite organizational development thinkers.  One reason is her thoughts on how to be effective in organizations is simple. Want to make your team better?  Share your time. One of my favorite training exercises […]