Posts by Dwayne Hicks
Parenthood
My heart profoundly hurts for young families who want children but for some reason can’t conceive. I believe one of the things that changed my life most profoundly is becoming a parent. I know that my selfish meter really read differently. I am convinced that I discovered more about God through becoming a parent…
Read MoreDifferent Agenda
I’ve been part of a group of people where we are all pulling the same direction – or so it would seem. In a group of people there will always be disagreement with how we do things. It takes skillful leadership to keep everyone, including those in disagreement, moving toward a common goal. This scenario…
Read MoreStupid Vow
There’s a comedian that does a show called: “You Can’t Fix Stupid” and it’s quite a colorful look at some of the stupid things we say or do. (Caution: The TV version is still a bit offensive.) I will admit that I’ve done a lot of stupid things in my life. I won’t start naming…
Read MoreFrustration
When my expectations are not met, I can easily get frustrated. I can get frustrated with just about anyone for anything. Frustration is a relative of anger. I can sometimes go quickly from frustration to anger, but for the most part I usually spend a few moments in this area prior to moving on…
Read MoreWicked Leadership
I think about leadership a lot. I’ve had the privilege to see some people who were incredible leaders in their company, community & family. Over the years there have been some ruthless and wicked leaders in other countries. Some killed their citizens who did not agree with them. Some wicked leaders tried to wipe…
Read MoreIn Charge
When I’m having an issue with someone at a place of business or a retail store, I usually ask for the manager. What I’m really asking for is “Who is in charge?” If I can speak to the person in charge, a resolution can often be found. I understand that things won’t always go…
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