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Personal Development

A Must Read from Ron Edmondson

Personal Development

Pastor Ron Edmondson wrote a post today entitled “10 Problems with Doing the Best You Know How.”  There’s lots of wisdom in this article and  felt I needed to share it. You can get to it by clicking here.

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Turning Criticism into a Game Plan

Personal Development

One of the most difficult things I have learned is how to take and process criticism.  Nobody likes to be criticized, but if you are a leader – criticism will come.  Part of the leadership identity is determining who to take criticism from and what to do with it. Those of us with a job, [...]

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How to Plan Using Backwards Goal Setting

Personal Development

In project management, we plan from the desired end state.  I have found this technique helpful when it comes to planning for the goals I’ve set for my life.  Project management provides processes and structure to achieve that end state. For example, last year I set a goal to climb Mt. Rainer this year.  I [...]

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After the Choice is Made

Encouragement

We all have moments that change our lives forever. These can range from tragic events to moments where you are so awestruck that you are speechless. 1997 Game 5 of the NBA finals is a moment that left me awestruck. It has become known as the Michael Jordan Flu Game. I’m a huge MJ fan!  [...]

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6 Steps to Finding Direction in Your Life

Leonardo da Vinci

My hero of antiquity is Leonardo da Vinci.  He did not become defined by his upbringing, or day job. History defines da Vinci as a Renaissance Man. All that he accomplished can be found in this post. In modern times, with the 40+ hour work week, it’s hard to imagine accomplishing as much as da [...]

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In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Encouragement

I could think of no greater way to honor this great man, than to take my favorite quotes from his “I Have Dream” speech and expound on what they mean to me. My 5 favorite quotes from Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech: “We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane [...]

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