Means & Methods

April 10, 2018

How to Love Criticism
Wow! Adam Grant deals with criticism in the workplace in this popular Ted Talk with hedge fund mogul Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates, where criticism is not just appreciated, but it is expected in every layer. While many might consider this type of living extreme, I believe we can all learn from their model to […]
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March 22, 2018

What Makes Up Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage both your own emotions and the emotions of those around you.
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April 25, 2017

Achieving Your Best as a Creative Professional
I find it interesting how we often set our sights on the accomplishments of others to serve as targets for our own personal goals. Recently, I was having a discussion with a budding screenplay writer who listed some names and awards of seasoned writers he wants to emulate, noting their resulting fame and fortune. In […]
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February 22, 2017

How to Live out Grace, A Personal Illustration
As I was getting ready to work at my home office this morning I noticed that my son left an English paper home, and I texted him about it. Shortly thereafter, I received a call from him noting a sense of desperation to figure out a way to at least get some credit for completing his […]
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October 21, 2016

Christians, Voting, & Kirk Cameron
Now, here's a great example of harnessing media to influence an audience! As the Presidential election rapidly approaches, I've learned from various discussions with those in my part of the country that many Americans are finding themselves polarized by the antics of one whom they consider a self-built business mogul who enjoys his turn to talk and a lifetime politician […]
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August 10, 2016

How to Win an Argument Like Jesus
Imagine arriving at the coffee pot to pour your morning coffee when, rather than receiving the traditional greeting, you are backed against the wall by some HDIs (highly disgruntled individuals) because you made a really unpopular decision, and now you've got to dig your way out... As executives and managers, and simply even spouses and parents, many find themselves in this very […]
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