8 Principles: Define Reality
March 4th, 2026
8 Principles: Define Reality”
Last week we began to look at the ‘8 Principles for Growing a Healthy Organization.”
The second principle is:
2. Define Reality
Max Dupree aptly said, “The first job of a leader is to define reality.”
Who are you as an organization? What is the score? Are you succeeding? Where do you need help? Many organizations want to define who they think they are, or what they h...
8 Principles for Growing a Healthy Organization
February 25th, 2026
When choosing a leader for your organization, there are 3 things I look for:
a. Compatibility
b. Character
c. Capability
None are more important than compatibility. Look at the recent problems with businesses like ‘Target” or “Cracker Barrel” when a chosen CEO was not on the same page with the business or its customers. In the area of calling a Pastor, there must be a good marri...
Persistence
February 18th, 2026
It has been said that “the road to success is dotted with many parking places.” ...
Power: When Believing in Yourself is not Enough
February 11th, 2026
An entire generation has been told they could be anything they wanted to be- just believe in yourself! That generation has grown up and become a most disappointed and disillusioned generation...
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