Have I blogged this before? Why yes, yes I have! As we have entered the Advent season, anticipating and preparing for the celebration of Jesus at Christmas, I planned on sending out a few insights on preparation through the month. I revamped 'My Daily Skeleton' recently for the download page and it struck me how … Continue reading What is your daily routine?
Rethinking mission and purpose
So a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to fly out East to spend a few days with my son. 4 separate plane rides, a lot of time to think and read, plenty of people-watching to fill the gaps. The flights home were exceptional considering I had a head cold and the cabin pressure … Continue reading Rethinking mission and purpose
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?
Purpose in Pauingassi
Thanks for having me Pauingassi! If you're not sure where that is, click here and get a bird's eye view. I realized this week that this is my 7th year of travelling north to this small community, hopefully bringing something helpful to them, something that stays with them long after I leave. Every time I … Continue reading Purpose in Pauingassi
With a hope and a mission!
As I write these words to you I sit comfortably in the Little Grand Rapids Lodge, considering how blessed I am to finally have this opportunity once again. I had to reschedule a few times due to unforeseen circumstances, I have changed my material a few times, and of course, stressed about whether I would … Continue reading With a hope and a mission!
On Purpose: So, what is your purpose?
Do you have a purpose statement? Have you ever written one? Or do you have one memorized? Maybe you have put together a personal statement before or have been part of a process with your team or workgroup. Do you remember it? It does cause some awkwardness in meetings when you bring up the subject … Continue reading On Purpose: So, what is your purpose?
On Purpose: What is your mission?
"We're on a mission from God!"The Blues Brothers Mission and purpose seem almost interchangeable. If you do a little research on your own you will find that many businesses and organisations use either term in some way to describe the essence of what they do. Cutting my teeth in leadership development back in the '90's, … Continue reading On Purpose: What is your mission?
Values you hold, things that just take energy
Do you remember me asking what you were hoping to hold on to after COVID? It has been a couple of years, so here is the refresher: That post about what we hold onto after COVID Keeping things we value for an extended period of time can be difficult. I see it in churches, in … Continue reading Values you hold, things that just take energy
A New Year, A New Vision
Happy New Year! 2021 has ended with a bang! We thought we were in the clear for a moment, that maybe we would be almost back to 'normal' before hitting 2022, but here we are. We continue to pivot, we continue to adapt, and we continue to understand how 'normal' is not really normal compared … Continue reading A New Year, A New Vision
Are you staying on purpose?
When was the last time you re-evaluated your purpose? We often talk about purpose like it is a static thing. Kind of like a concrete pad that you build on, you take it for granted that it will be secure, and it just does not move. Normally I would refer to your values in this … Continue reading Are you staying on purpose?
Collaboration is a Team Effort
Not always, but often.Collaboration can be a good excuse for people to do less work, hide inadequacies, and demand more of others, and receive the same level of credit or honour as the rest of the group.It can also be a source of frustration for those with creativity and multiple abilities, mixed with a leadership … Continue reading Collaboration is a Team Effort
What’s your southern comfort zone?
I love Southern Comfort Zone by Brad Paisley. So much so, I made my kids listen to it repeatedly on a trip through the American south a few years back. They will never be the same, and they tell me so every time I bring it up. The song brings up a good reminder for … Continue reading What’s your southern comfort zone?
