Planting the Seed
Reverb 10 Prompt: Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? Raising teens is liking planting a seed in a storm. You do not know if it takes hold yet, later on, it grows into something wonderful. Making decisions knowing this helps.
Does Success Drive Redemption?
The Michael Vick Story of Redemption: Redemption happens, and success may accelerate the process. The cautionary tale is redemption may be fleeting if bad choices return. Live your redeemed life in a better condition and with higher standards.
NCAA Rules Deliver Second Chance Opportunity
Getting a second chance, especially in a leadership position, is rare. Jeremiah Masoli is getting such an opportunity. Using the think-engage-decide model may facilitate his meeting the high standard of a second chance.
YouTube Justice System?
We need to take a deep breath in our judgments and be patient in letting all the facts come to light. Falling in the trap of YouTube justice should be avoided by all of us.
Lessons from the Past Week in Sports
This past week has provided several character lessons from three sports figures – Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, and LeBron James. The lessons involve having the right life recipe, remembering the importance of humility, and remaining well-grounded in the quality of our character.
The McChrystal Lessons
McChrystal delivered some important leadership lessons which we can learn from and try to avoid making similar mistakes. Three insights include: Know the role requirements, fit the skills to it; don’t be petty, especially when the press is present; and ensure you have confidence in your team, otherwise change it from within or know when to leave it.
Political Leaders Are Moonstruck
Political leadership in Washington, DC seem moonstruck with blame and inaction. Where is the real leadership to move the country forward? The “too big to fail” mentality has created a culture of un-accountability and inaction. It is time to “snap out of it!”
Ford MyKey – A Parenting Model
Ford MyKey defines a great parenting model, especially with teens. It sets the boundaries while giving them freedom to make decisions and learn from mistakes with a little less danger… hopefully.
Instant Replay Would Be Nice in Life…
Wouldn’t instant replays be nice in life? We could un-do a bad decision. In life, though, we are given re-do opportunities or second chances. We must take them when we have the chance.
Thank You, John Finn and Many Others
Remember John Finn and people like him who served our country with deep-filled spirit and constant humility. Our veterans and others who have served enabled our freedom of choice. Let’s put it to good practice.
The Twenty Year Effect
Except in extreme situations, you can no longer tell them what to do. It is ignored. Yes, things can be taken away, certain privileges, but it is a balance. The days of telling them what to do, and having them listen and do, are over. There is a subtle chasm crossed. A freshman in high…
Political Convenience vs. Principles
Political convenience or expediency is always present in the decision-making process, especially in government. However, it may be more important to rely on your core principles in tough times rather than on the winds of doing something for the sake of doing something.