"Depth of Character – Aligned with Purpose" – JSP
“Leadership means understanding that people are more important than things.” – J. Donald Walters Why Do You Want to Lead? I like to ask young emerging leaders “why do you want to lead?” What I’m looking for in potential leaders is a desire to serve others, a sense of purpose, with a vision and passion to …
“You may have a Billion dollar idea, but it takes labor to make it a reality” -JSP This Labor Day I took some time to reflect on the meaning of the holiday and how strong leadership coupled with a determined workforce taking pride in the quality of their work transformed a nation. The origins of …
For many years on Thanksgiving morning, I have gone to a park or wooded area near my home to be alone with God for the purpose of thanking Him. I read from a list I prepare each year of the things I am grateful for. I usually do not share from my personal journals, but …
The basic principles of leadership are unchanging regardless of who we are and where we go. Concepts and ideas change from year to year, as do the cultural norms from nation to nation, but the principles of leadership remain the same. -JSP "Communication begins at the point of mutual understanding" -JSP "To bask in the …
(Adapted from Isaiah 53:5-6) "I thank you Lord whenever I recall that it was you who was pierced for our transgressions, and you were crushed for our iniquities; I'm overwhelmed by the fact that the punishment that brought us peace was placed upon you, and by your wounds we are healed. We do not deserve …
Have you ever felt captive to negative thoughts and the emotions that often accompany them? I have. I don't always feel like praying as I should, even when I know what I should be praying about. Like so many leaders before me and many presently, I experience times where the ability to present a passionate plea …
"To satisfy the customer is the mission and purpose of every business." -Peter Drucker Is the old saying “The customer is always right” valid? Some very successful companies would say that to the extent that it’s reasonably possible, Yes! Netflix and Ritz-Carlton are among some very successful organizations known for their customer first business models, …
