When I share with people my work of transitional leadership there is no shortage of follow-up questions and stories of familiarity. The questions part makes sense to everyone, the 'stories of familiarity' not so much. What I mean by this is a story or a memory shared by someone trying to make sense of what … Continue reading We all transition, we just don’t talk about it
Father’s Day and getting a handle on hate
So, did you have a good Father's Day? If you are not a father or don't celebrate, I apologise for this one and hope you look forward to the next time I blog... I looked back at what I have said about fatherhood and Father's Day in the past on this site, and here are … Continue reading Father’s Day and getting a handle on hate
Leaving and setting the tone
Are you an ER fan? Not a fan of going to the actual, physical ER (emergency room) of course, but the TV show that somehow lasted for 15 years in the '90's and early 2000's. I loved the show from its original airing but stopped watching about a half way through. Now with the beauty … Continue reading Leaving and setting the tone
What does your Easter ‘do’?
It is Easter Monday, and this is the first day of what happens next. Kind of like the disciples waiting for Jesus in the upper room at the beginning of the book of Acts, we ask that simple question: Now what? He is risen! He is risen, indeed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZN8IB_Dwj4 I'm really loving the new music … Continue reading What does your Easter ‘do’?
Do your words help?
This is a re-visit to an old blog of mine. Originally published 8 years ago, I took a moment and discovered I did not completely agree with myself...or at least I felt a few things needed to be changed and explored. So... Wherever you see font like this, you know there are new thoughts to … Continue reading Do your words help?
The song remains the same
That is of course the name of a classic song, album, and concert movie by Led Zeppelin. In an interview Robert Plant would go on to explain that the song was all about the universality of music, that we all are united in whatever themes or meanings are hidden within the song. Basically, the music … Continue reading The song remains the same
I’m not comfortable with most titles
This a kind of follow-up to my last entry on Philip Yancey and putting people on pedestals... It became a bit of joke at the last church I led through transition, how I often refused to use a title before my name. For some it was a difficult adjustment, "Pastor Eric", and I would retort, … Continue reading I’m not comfortable with most titles
Welcome here! Will you be hosting or guesting with us?
I know I have talked about welcome a lot, and in person I talk about it even more. In fact, I list it as one of the top values in any work we do with people. It marks our spaces and is one of the biggest critiques of any space we enter whether for work, … Continue reading Welcome here! Will you be hosting or guesting with us?
Theology beer camp?
Yes, you read that right. If you were following me on social media at all this past week and weekend you saw I travelled to St. Paul, MN, to partake of my first Theology Beer Camp. If you are unfamiliar with this event, it is advertised as a safe place for people of varying journeys … Continue reading Theology beer camp?
Another Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come upon us and I for one am encouraged to see the number of people who have embraced it here in Winnipeg, and of course on social media. (My favourite design from: http://www.gifts.shopfirstnations.com) I stumbled on, and into, a few conversations not long ago about the value … Continue reading Another Day for Truth and Reconciliation
My history of Leadership slogans
What slogans have you adopted over the years? As much as I say I hate slogans I have to chuckle at how often a slogan has stuck with me over the years. A number of slogans were not real 'slogans' per , as in no one designed them and said this is what we need … Continue reading My history of Leadership slogans
But…Why?
Why? Yeah, but why?? Why not??? I am a lifelong 'why?' asker. Just ask any of my siblings and people who had to oversee me in some way. I have gotten in trouble for the question more than once, but still asked. It is what made me an uncomfortable fit in some permanent roles, where … Continue reading But…Why?
