Managing Monday with John Maxwell – Take 3
Say the name John Maxwell (1947 – ) and most people immediately think of his work on leadership. A pastor, motivational speaker and best selling author, his ability to summarize key leadership principles into memorable axioms or striking quotes is remarkable. This is our third look at some of his ideas… You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. John Maxwell Dreams don’t work unless you do. John Maxwell Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life...
Read MoreManaging Monday with John Maxwell – Take 2
Say the name John Maxwell (1947 – ) and most people immediately think of his work on leadership. A pastor, motivational speaker and best selling author, his ability to summarize key leadership principles into memorable axioms or striking quotes is remarkable. This is a second look at some of his thoughts… Every day, leaders must wake up and lead themselves before they can lead anyone else. John Maxwell If we’re growing, we’re always going to be out of our comfort zone. John Maxwell When was the last time you did something for the first time? John Maxwell Motivation...
Read MoreManaging Monday with John Maxwell
Say the name John Maxwell (1947 – ) and most people immediately think of his work on leadership. A pastor, motivational speaker and best selling author, his ability to summarize key leadership principles into memorable axioms or striking quotes is remarkable. We will look at a few of them over the next few weeks… We cannot become what we need by remaining what we are. John Maxwell When it came to choosing disciples, Jesus picked people you and I would have missed. John Maxwell Many of us want the perks of leadership without the price of leadership. John Maxwell Goals may give...
Read MoreManaging Monday with Elisabeth Elliot – Take 3
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) is usually remembered for her work with the tribe who killed her missionary husband, Jim Elliot. She went on to author over twenty books, was a popular radio broadcaster and inspirational speaker, an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a significant Christian leader. Here is a third and final look at some of her insights… If my life is surrendered to God, all is well. Let me not grab it back, as though it were in peril in His hand but would be safer in mine!Elisabeth Elliot If we really have too much to do, there are some items on...
Read MoreManaging Monday with Elisabeth Elliot – Take 2
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) is often remembered for her missionary work to the tribe who killed her missionary husband, Jim Elliot. She went on to author over twenty books and was a popular radio broadcaster and inspirational speaker, as well as an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Here is a second look at some of her thoughts… Fear arises when we imagine everything depends on us. Elisabeth Elliot God will not protect you from anything that will make you more like Jesus. Elisabeth Elliot One does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can...
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