Posts Tagged ‘authority’
Fear/Respect
I have won my share of “safe driving awards” (aka speeding tickets). I am pretty intense and on purpose when driving. I like to be early to my destination, which is “on time” to me. I am not proud of the awards. In fact, I’m a bit embarrassed because I’ve taught my kids to have…
Read MoreBoast
This word is a bit repulsive to me, but if I’m not careful, I can boast with the best of them. Boast means to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride. (I would argue that speaking with any pride is spiritually unhealthy.) Boasting is usually drawing attention to me. It can also be called bragging. I…
Read MoreThe Power of Words
It’s a new year and since it’s a milestone of sorts, we often set goals and make promises or resolutions as we begin the new year. Talk is cheap when it comes to promises. I believe that I should be careful and thoughtful about the goals I set or the promises I make. I should…
Read MoreAuthority – Influence
I have become a bit of a “podcast nerd”. I have loved learning for a long time. It is so easy to go to the podcast app and find some amazing podcasts. I have three different podcasts that I follow regularly – Entreleadership, In the Loop with Andy Andrews & The Brian Buffini Show. These…
Read MoreWho You Know
I look forward to meeting new people. I usually will give people the “benefit of the doubt” when I first meet them and get to know them. If after I’ve spent some time with them and I learn that their values are much different than mine, I move them into a different spot. Over…
Read MoreSpeechless
If you know me personally, you probably know that I can talk. I’m not super shy, but I’m a little introverted at times. If I’m put on the spot at a moments notice to speak, I can pull it off. I have learned to trust in the Lord to give me the words to…
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