If you’ve cultivated any amount of adoration or respect within a circle, you have a responsibility, and are the one best-suited, to correct that cohort’s negative tendencies. I’ve been following Michael Foster for some time – since his It’s Good to Be a Man podcast and attendant book. As time has gone on I’ve come […]
Ponderings
SMALL GROUPS: Two Critical Responsibilities When Leading People
Leading a small group can be a joy but if not handled properly groups have a tendency to fail as time goes on. Here are two critical techniques to lead a small group or book study long term. Admonish the Talkers We all know that guy. He talks constantly within a group discussion. Not only […]
Never procrastinate but always delay
You should never procrastinate. You shouldn’t avoid decisions. But you should always delay making a decision until the last responsible moment. I learned this concept first from Neil Ford at a “No Fluff Just Stuff” Java conference. He called it “Emergent Design”. Here’s part of his description: The hazard of Big Design Up Front in […]
Outlandish Predictions for 2021 / 2022
Let’s have some fun with what might seem like outlandish predictions. These are in the realm of possible, but whether they are likely or not, we leave up to you 🙂 My theme is: “out of chaos springs opportunity.” There will be some dramatic shifts, counter-reactions and pendulum swings. It will be painful and healthy […]
Our Anxious Feelings are Liars
One of my favorite quotes from a modern fiction writer (ND Wilson) is “our feelings are liars”. Feelings speak to us about the world around us. I’ve found this idea that “our feelings are liars” to be true in so many situations, whether it’s my own feelings, those of my wife, or children, those of […]