Category Archives: Book Reviews

(Portions of the following are taken from the book For the Sake of the House . . .) The United States is heading rapidly towards the ‘fiscal cliff,’ as our deficit and un-balanced federal budget continue unchecked. As a result … Continue reading →

In 1802, Bowdoin College President Joseph McKeen made this exhortation: “It ought always to be remembered, that literary institutions (colleges/universities) are founded and endowed for the common good, and not for the private advantage of those who resort to them … Continue reading →

For years, the rhetoric has been flying back and forth in local, state, and federal governments about the excessive tax and spending policies being implemented. Not only has the rhetoric included policies involving the size and influence of ‘government,’ but … Continue reading →

Recently, I heard an excellent presentation that included components dealing with the attributes of integrity. Integrity . . . a word that has been misused, misapplied, and, in some cases, maligned in our modern culture. What is it? And, does … Continue reading →

Design within an organization must be ever changing to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world environments; flexibility is paramount. Leaders who wish to benefit from more of the opportunities available to their organizations now and in the future understand … Continue reading →

There are people standing in line to convince you the goals and dreams you have are unattainable. Don’t just ignore them; run from them. The world if filled with people passionately perusing mediocrity. “Keep away from people who try to … Continue reading →

I recently read an article published by Forbes Magazine on-line titled The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives. You can read the entire article at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericjackson/2012/01/02/the-seven-habits-of-spectacularly-unsuccessful-executives/. Following is the list: Habit # 1:  They see themselves and their companies as … Continue reading →

Miserable jobs are found everywhere: schools, professional sports teams, retail stores, factories, consulting firms and, unfortunately, even in churches. You name the situation and you’ll find people who have miserable jobs. Everyone knows what a miserable job is. It’s the … Continue reading →

  Barna reports that 1,500 men and women leave vocational ministry each month due to stress, conflict, or moral failure. Is it possible that our organizational governance structures (polity) and leadership styles lend themselves to this travesty? Is there a … Continue reading →

Have you ever engaged in a conversation where – for all intents and purposes – it began as a healthy dialogue about one topic and deteriorated into a heated debate about another? With good intentions, have you entered a discussion … Continue reading →