Kindness and generosity matter. The question that begs a response is whether or not kindness, for instance, is an inherent trait that some possess and others do not. Or, is it a muscle that needs exercise?… Continue reading
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The NBA and the rest of us were taken by storm when the tape recording of Donald Sterling‘s comments were leaked. In the words of Los Angeles Clippers’ coach Doc Rivers, who was interviewed on ESPN and aired late last night, “We had heard the stories. Now we … Continue reading
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Listen carefully and you learn to distinguish the differing bird songs that fill the air in our backyard. Reading is occasionally interrupted by the distinct pecking sound that comes when the beak of a woodpecker raps a limb. Yesterday we were enjoying the late afternoon sun and heard just … Continue reading
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Stigmas often paralyze. Leaders must avoid fostering shame when decisions fail to measure up to expectations. The consequent environment created by making disgrace a feature of leadership may mean there is nowhere for the leader himself to turn.… Continue reading
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We Talk Too Much About Hobby Lobby – There Are Greater Dangers
Embarrassed. A friend and I had two rather lengthy conversations about the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Hobby Lobby case.… Continue reading
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