Vision: A Dream with Wheels

Vision: A Dream with Wheels

A vision is a dream with wheels. It will take you wherever you choose. The key is to continuously make sure you are heading in the direction of your destination and to navigate the course to get there. The reason so few people reach their visions/destinations is that...
Trying to Decide? Make a List.

Trying to Decide? Make a List.

The best decision makers have a strategy and a procedure to follow. They ask great questions in order to get the right answers. When we find ourselves needing to make an important decision, we should make a list of steps that will allow us to identify priorities,...
Lead Like a Shepherd

Lead Like a Shepherd

Some years ago, I read a small leadership book, “The Way of the Shepherd” by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak. It talks about the following basic leadership principles: 1. Know the condition of your flock: “Your People.” 2. Discover the shape of your sheep: “who...
An Antidote for Fear

An Antidote for Fear

“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth, or to step back into safety.” -Abraham Maslow During a Lodestar Character Connection group on Initiative, I was surprised to hear how many people in the group said that they were...