I’m at camp this week working a group of student leaders. We will be teaching leadership principles, giving them opportunities to lead, and teaching them to evaluate as they go. So, today’s thought is a short one: find people to pour into. They are all around you. They vary in …
wes The Tension of the 3rd Question
Last week I went to camp. One of my roles at camp was to teach leadership to a group of 12 students. What I did not anticipate, however, was the leadership challenge I was going to face in the process. The kids were great. They were willing to step up …
Leadership and Yard Work
Yesterday was a milestone for me as a father. I have a busy week this week, so I took some time yesterday morning to mow my yard. This time around, however, was different. I had a helper. My 10 year old, earlier this summer, went through Papa and Mimi Lawnmower …
Learn From Your Mistakes
Learn from your mistakes. Seems like a simple concept, right? But when was the last time you stopped to ask yourself if you’re truly learning from your mistakes? When was the last time you admitted you made a mistake? I think there’s a fine line in here. I never want …
Let Go
I took last Wednesday off to go on a trip with my oldest daughter and her class. In doing so, I asked one of the adults who helps on Wednesday to take over our weekly program. I will miss a Wednesday night generally about one to two times per year, …