You want to be a legitimate leader? Those on your team need to know they have a say. They need to know they can ask questions, make suggestions, and propose ideas. And when they do, they need to be confident they will be heard and respected. Second, you have to be predictable, minimize drama, and […]

I don’t know about you, but I try to be hopeful. Having hope is expecting that things will improve and be better. Psychologist Mark Goulston posted this list of “hope killers:” If you have no gratitude, you’re disappointed. If you have no confidence, you’re doubtful. If you have no faith, you’re pessimistic. If you have […]

I lead a small Bible study with some friends of mine. Lately, I’ve been focusing on the many questions Jesus asked. This note isn’t a Bible lesson as much as it is a reminder of how essential questions are to effective communication. We are trained in school to answer questions. We get positive feedback when […]

“What you do speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you’re saying.” Author Ralph Waldo Emerson said it originally, but Alabama’s legendary football coach Nick Saban has also used that quote during his televised interviews. If you are a football fan, you probably have strong feelings about Saban. Some find glory in his successful tenure in […]