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55. Stepping up with coaching?
Two disciples were on the road to Emmaus and Jesus approached them and asked, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things Read more about 55. Stepping up with coaching?[…]
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54. How about making time to evaluate and dream for this year?
At the beginning of a new year, it’s a great opportunity of thinking about your life past, present and future and this letter is dedicated to help you in that process. Challenge: I want to start this letter by bringing a challenge to you of putting aside a morning, a short time each morning of Read more about 54. How about making time to evaluate and dream for this year?[…]
53. Do you share leadership?
How do you share leadership? Some would say, you are either the leader or you’re not, you can’t share it! In the times when Kings ruled nations, there was no question of sharing the leadership. His word was the law and you went against it at your own peril. Today we experience a continuum of Read more about 53. Do you share leadership?[…]
52. Developing a value-driven culture?
The second law of thermodynamics states that everything swerves to rot or put more nicely, tends towards decline. Mission drift is that law lived out in an organisation. Mission drift is inevitable if we are not intentional about maintaining two things: keeping a clear focus of our vision and purpose, and communicating and continually living Read more about 52. Developing a value-driven culture?[…]
51. How do you handle change?
What is change? Research has shown that organisations undergo major change about once every three years, and that within that cycle of major change is an almost constant swirl of minor change. Major change in an organisation can include things like new leadership, re-structuring or implementing a whole new focus and vision, while minor change Read more about 51. How do you handle change?[…]
50. Are you a generational thinking leader?
When our first son was born, Rite’s mother, her grandmother and great grandfather were all still living. They covered an age range of a few months to 104. So we took the opportunity of having a 5-generation picture taken to celebrate the generations. It was very clear that our son was starting life in a Read more about 50. Are you a generational thinking leader?[…]
49. Have you moved into the second half of life?
How can you be productive and be seeing fruit from your life and yet not feel satisfied? How can you be full of achievements and successful and yet feel bored or unfulfilled? Have you been asking, “Isn’t there something more?” You have probably been seeing a lot of football lately with the World Cup taking Read more about 49. Have you moved into the second half of life?[…]
48. Had a spiritual feast lately?
This month I have asked Wilrens Hornstra to write the leadership letter. He is a member of our retreat team and has been involved in SBS (school of biblical studies) for many years. He has just started to write a monthly letter centred around the word of God. What do you do to feed yourself Read more about 48. Had a spiritual feast lately?[…]
47. Is status an issue?
I was standing in line to board a plane with a friend recently. According to protocol, the first class, priority seating and platinum card members went first. My friend was in one of those groups and left me with a smile. My boarding pass was group 3. Translated that meant – last to board. So Read more about 47. Is status an issue?[…]