Short post today, but I’ve been thinking a lot lately about mistakes and mishaps. I blog on this regularly, partly because it’s a fear of mine. I fear mistakes. I fear a mistake means I’m not good enough. I fear a mistake means I’m not valuable. Ultimately, I don’t fear …
wes Current Reads
I read a really good post from Carey Nieuwhof at the end of last week on 12 books every leader must read. Feel free to click over and check it out. I thought today I’d share a few books I’m reading through at the moment. Growing Young – I looked …
The Power of Shared Definitions
On Tuesday I wrote about the importance of shared definitions. (Click here if you missed it. So, what’s the benefit of a shared definition? I played basketball in high school. One year our coach drew up a play we called “Oklahoma”, and the play would end in a lob pass …
The Leadership Mystery
I’ve always been enamored by people who could cook using cast iron pots and pans. For years they seemed to have been a mystery to me. Then, starting in January, I began cooking my breakfast every morning using a cast iron pan. I learned how to prep the pan, how …
Lessons From the Farm: Traditions
We are continuing our Lessons from the Farm series this week. If you’ve missed any of the posts, or want a refresher from years past, please click around catch up! Growing up I spent countless hours on tractors. When plowing, I would make “rounds” which meant driving down one side …