May 27, 2016 | Calling, Career, Leadership, Productivity, systems, Uncategorized, Work
I visit a chiropractor occasionally to get my spine readjusted. When the spine is aligned, everything else physically seems better, smoother, and more efficient. The more aligned I am in terms of my body, the healthier I feel. The word healthy gets tossed around a lot...
Apr 29, 2016 | Calling, Productivity, systems, Uncategorized, Work
Over breakfast with a pastor this week, the subject of pastoral/church health emerged. (I know… you’re shocked). My friend wondered out loud about the contribution that systems—or a lack thereof—make to the overall health of a leader. Systems is a cool word for...
Apr 21, 2016 | Calling, Career, Fear, Leadership, Productivity, Rest, Uncategorized, Work
Coming alongside leaders and joining them on their journey is one of the greatest privileges in life. The longer I work with leaders, the more I realize the majority of them struggle with one thing more than any other. And it’s not what you think. It’s not fame or...
Mar 24, 2016 | Calling, Depression, Leadership, Productivity, Relationships, Rest, Stress, Work
Several years ago I drove an awesome red truck. The day I brought it home from the dealership, my wife’s first response was: “Oh, that’s a cute truck!” Not exactly the response I was looking for. Manly—yes. Awesome—certainly. Cute? Never! The truck had an RPM gauge...
Mar 10, 2016 | Calling, Career, Family, Leadership, Marriage, Productivity, Rest, Stress, Uncategorized, Work
Back in the 70’s, Cheech & Chong put together a shtick entitled: Sister Mary Elephant. The good sister was substitute teaching for Sister Rosetta Stone, and the class’s assignment that particular day… report on their summer vacation. The first young man (in a...
Jan 21, 2016 | Anger, character, Contentment, Fear, Productivity, Stress, Uncategorized, Work
Hello my name is John… and I’m a plan-aholic. I’m addicted to routine. The weekly checklist is my friend. Each day of the week, my tasks are laid out. It feels great to draw a line through an item when it’s complete. A good day to me is crossing everything...
