A while back, Gail and I went to the Nashville Symphony with our daughter, Mary, and her husband, Chris. Mary had bought tickets for Gail’s birthday. It was a magnificent evening. Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/StudioThreeDots The experience invited some powerful leadership lessons. The orchestra was conducted by the renowned Hugh Wolff. He and the orchestra…
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Read MoreOccasionally, a user may find he does not place on the Strengths Wheel. Non-placeable simply means all the scales are neutral therefore the data cannot place the person in 1 of the 60 possible places on the wheel. Reasons why you may not place on the Strengths Wheel When results are neutral on the Strengths Chart deeming you non-placeable than it…
Read MoreWhen you understand yourself and understand others around you, take one more step in order to build healthy relationships amidst differences. The need to blend is part of the process Jamie had meetings today with two key members of his team. Each of these two meetings would be conducted very differently from each other –…
Read MoreGod plants clues about others directly in our path. But understanding others requires intentionality. If you’re serious about solving the mystery of differences, you can collect those clues about others and study them. That’s what happened between Megan and Tim. Differences between Megan and Tim The staff meeting had not officially begun, but chatter filled…
Read MoreUnderstand Yourself First The first step in understanding the differences between people is to understand yourself first. Bryan and Anna experienced this firsthand as they discussed their finances. The couple sat at their dining room table studying the latest report from their financial adviser. Anna twisted her hands. “What about these trades?” she asked, pointing…
Read MoreRodney King’s 1991 beating by Los Angeles police officers, caught on videotape, led to acquitted defendants and fatal riots in Los Angeles. As King cried out from his hospital room, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Americans were paralyzed with fear, wondering whether difficult relationships are always doomed to failure. Perhaps you’ve felt a…
Read MoreJust as there are laws that govern the physical universe, there are spiritual laws which govern relationships. Although it may be more difficult to discern these laws, this can be done with time, experience, and the application of God’s Word. For instance, the Law of Sowing and Reaping explains what happens when you sow a…
Read MoreMinistry Insights’ Online Leadership Course, hosted by Ministry Insights founder Rodney Cox and noted author Dr. John Trent, helps you understand the biblical basis about why people are so different from each other. You and your team members can discover your individual strengths and embrace them – leading to better teamwork, better communication, and stronger…
Read MoreMinistry Insights’ Online Leadership Course, hosted by Ministry Insights founder Rodney Cox and noted author Dr. John Trent, helps you understand the biblical basis about why people are so different from each other. You and your team members can discover your individual strengths and embrace them – leading to better teamwork, better communication, and stronger…
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