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By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:28:00 +0000

Thanks, Robert. What a “hug from heaven” to hear that my late father’s wisdom continues to bless lives. He was a huge influence in my life. I am so thankful and honored to have the opportunity to share my father’s insights on Mike Hyatt’s blog. And by the way, my parents’ 60th anniversary is today.

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Anonymous — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:45:00 +0000

What a great idea! I love it and plan to follow suit.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:08:00 +0000

I recite the Creed in my daily prayers as well. It is hugely beneficial for the reasons you state.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:53:00 +0000

For the 1st item, I’d also stress the importance of revisiting your creed. In my Church we read/recite the Nicene Creed every Sunday. I love the reminder, “Here’s what I believe”.

I’m co-chairing a committee and we have crafted a vision/mission statement (3 sentences). I’d like to begin every meeting with a review of the statement to remind ourselves of our purpose and focus. My co-chair doesn’t consider that worthy of an agenda item, but at least he’s got it captured in the first slide for our meeting.

By: Robert Ewoldt

Robert Ewoldt — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Margaret, I know this is an old post, but I have to tell you that this was a very good post, and probably something that I will use in my own life and with my family. I especially liked #7: Weed. There’s so much negativity that can creep into my life, and I need to aggressively weed it out.

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@mcsweeney — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:06:23 +0000

Thank you, Mike for the incredible honor and opportunity to share my dad's lessons on leadership through a guest blog. Also, thank you to all who posted comments. How special to reconnect with people who knew my dad and to celebrate his life. This year will mark my father's 20th anniversary of his homecoming in heaven. I plan to print this post and the comments for my daughters who never met their granddad. If you have a chance, please read Edson's comment. My dad met him 24 years ago in a restaurant in Rio where Edson was a waiter. Stepping in faith, my dad offered this young Brazilian a college scholarship at Palm Beach Atlantic University where he was president, and now Edson is touching and changing lives in the slums of Rio through his ministry www.newhopebrazil.com Only God could orchestrate that encounter. A reminder that even though we may lead, God is the one who is directing our paths.____Happy New Year, and thank you again for your comments.____Margaret McSweeney

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By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:55:04 +0000

Dear Margaret, These are such true sayings from a sage not just a saint. I recently read that we should strive to be sages – being part of our cultures and living wisely in them, rather than living as saints apart and exclusive of our world. In all the points above it is clear one has encountered a man of pure creed and faithful deed as a true sage. What an inspiration!
Christine Gunn-Danforth

By: Edson Souza

Edson Souza — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:20:47 +0000

Dear Margaret,

Thank you so much for remembering and allowing me the privilege to comment on your Dad leadership legacy. I still remember very well that Christmas Eve 24 years ago when I had the opportunity to meet your Dad in that restaurant in Rio as I worked as a waiter. That encounter changed my life forever. After a few talks he offered me to go to America and attend College at PBAU with a full scholarship. It was powerful. During the several meetings with this man of great vision, I can point it out 2 good ones, the first was after a few months at the College, I was homesick and did not have the chance to talk with my family in Brazil . So, He saw me in the hallways and asked me if i had call my family lately, And I said no. Than with that amazing smile he said please got tomorrow to my office, sit in my chair and call your family and friends and make sure you are doing fine. There I was a kid from the slums of Rio sitting in the President’s chair.

And the second one was during one of the many dinners he offered to the international students. While enjoying a delicious meal, He said, Edson one day you will be back to Brazil and impact the live of many people. He was right. For the past 9 years my family and I have a school for poor children in one of the largest slum in Rio . These principles I will carry with me and pass them on to my students.

Many thanks,

Edson

By: Asim

Asim — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:02:30 +0000

Margaret, Excellent post, I am sure your father was a very successful individual. I really admire the 3rd lesson which is to empower yourself by reading. I think this is absolutely crucial, the power of reading is limitless. All of the great successful leaders in the past and current state of time have been voracious readers. What many people don't understand is that books can not only give you more skills, and entertain you but they are also a means of changing ones life. One example would be Abraham Lincoln who read his way to his presidency My recent post 3 Lessons to Improve your Concentration

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By: Tricia

Tricia — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:26:44 +0000

This is AWESOME advice. It would make a great book!

By: Andy McGuire

Andy McGuire — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:24:16 +0000

Thanks Margaret. I particularly appreciated "weed." Although we sometimes consider "thinking positively" as a secular, worldly solution to problems, it is, in fact, biblical. We are consistently told throughout scripture to be full of gratitude and joy.

By: Dena Dyer

Dena Dyer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:27:01 +0000

I love this list. Thanks for sharing, it, Margaret. I'm sure your dad is very proud of you!

By: Ann H Gabhart

Ann H Gabhart — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:31 +0000

What a blessing it must have been to have such a wise and loving father! Thanks for sharing with us, Margaret. The line "God's trains run on time" is something I need to remember, but every point was great advice.

By: Bill Giovannetti

Bill Giovannetti — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:31:20 +0000

I'm sooo "jealous"…

By: Bill Giovannetti

Bill Giovannetti — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:30:38 +0000

Love it. And I'm soooo of this the outline! I too will use this with my church staff as well as my children. It sounds like your father had a powerful impact on you for good. Thank you for sharing this.
Bill Giovannetti
How to Keep Your Inner Mess from Trashing Your Outer World (Monarch/Kregel 2009)

By: Carol Summers

Carol Summers — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:44:33 +0000

Hi Margaret,

Really loved reading your pearls of wisdom. Your father was a very wise man and thank you for sharing that wisdom with all of us.

Carol Summers

By: Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:41:16 +0000

Margaret, thank you for those rich, wise words. I will read them again and again and will pass them on to several key people. I bought your Pearl Girls book and have shared it with others. Thank you for your ministry!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:00:49 +0000

These guidelines for leadership could easily have the title, How to be a doer of the word and not a hearer only. They do indeed remind me of James 1:22. It's easy to talk the talk but putting these things into action is quite a different story. I don't know anyone who wouldn't benefit from following even one of these guidelines. I think "Creed" may be the umbrella all the others fall under. We need to figure out who we are and live a life that exemplifies those values and beliefs. Personal integrity, sadly, seems to be in short supply today! Thanks for sharing this positive message and inspiring me on this day! Lisa : )

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By: Julie Papievis

Julie Papievis — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:14:19 +0000

Margaret!
This is lovely! Much like you and your father, whom I never had the chance to meet, but feel I know so well through you :) As we were working together & as you so lovingly co-wrote my story of a devastating brain stem injury,near-death experience, and remarkable, God-given, miraculous recovery, in the book Go Back and Be Happy (Monarch/Kregel, 2009), you would always quote #8 to me, "God's trains run on time." As I would stumble on those words, I know that those words, in addition to other fabulous advice from your father that we also included in the book, are transforming so many people's lives, as you have mine. Thankfully, through all of us, our Lord continues to share His story of hope. Thank you for continuing to share the gifts from your father, that our Father, in some way, gives to us all.
Be Happy!
Julie

By: Dede Wamberg

Dede Wamberg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:22:10 +0000

I am honored that you "shared" this with me. I have printed it off and also posted it on my facebook for friends and family to read. Your father's gift was certainly handed down to you. Thank you.

By: Doug Wilson

Doug Wilson — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:36:31 +0000

Hello Meg, This is a simple yet profound insight into the making a great leader and a great illustration of your father. Although I had limited exposure to your father, Dr. Claude Rhea, Jr. as a student at Samford, I was aware of his stature and reputation from others, including my own father who was his friend and fellow faculty member. This is a very timely subject as we experience a leadership vacuum in so many segments of our society today. Thank you for sharing this Meg, and it's great to have your brother, Claude Rhea III on staff with us at Samford University.
- Doug Wilson

By: Bonnie St John

Bonnie St John — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:43:41 +0000

Margaret-
What I was impressed by is how much you live by all of these. You are so positive, faith-filled, hard-working, setting high standards and more! Since I have also been "fed" by you, literally and spiritually, I can attest to that.
You are a blessing in this world and thanks for sharing your DNA (Darned Nice Attitude) passed down from your father.

By: RickSmithAuthor

RickSmithAuthor — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:15:13 +0000

How about Bleed. You simply have to fail to ultimately achieve success. That is how you learn the most, about yourself, about leadership and about life. My 4 most significant career setbacks all led indirectly to the 4 major successes. Success would likely have never happened in my life without the hiccups!

And Weed! (no, not the "this is stressful, i need a break" kind of weed). As a leader, you have to continue to weed out people who dont fit. They might today, but there is a very real possibility that they wont tomorrow. it is in everyone's best interest if the leader addresses this head on, and timely.

Rick Smith

By: Jody Hunt

Jody Hunt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:42:05 +0000

Hi Meg. Thank you for sharing this. It is powerful. As I told your brother last week when I had the pleasure of seeing him after so many years, I have fond memories of your father, who visited my family overseas when I was a young child growing up in Asia the son of foreign missionaries. He sang "How Great Thou Art" for our mission family, and it left a lasting impression on me. There is never a time I hear or sing that great hymn that I fail to think of your father. He was a great man, and it is wonderful to see his legacy live on. — Jody Hunt

By: Carol H

Carol H — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:47:18 +0000

Margaret –
All these points are truly wonderful. I especially appreciate the fact that your dad knew where true wisdom comes from. Many intellectuals don't understand that man's wisdom is just a fraction of God's. I love the fact that your dad reached out to others, no matter how high his position was. My husband is just like that and I've always felt this is a gift from God. Finally, I needed to hear the point that God's train is never late. During difficult times, that is a perfect reminder that Jesus sees exactly what is going on and his rescue is on time. After hearing this description of your dad, I think he would have loved to read PearlGirls and would be very proud of you for encouraging others with your book!

By: David George

David George — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:28:35 +0000

I am fortunate to have known Dr. Rhea while I was a student at Samford University. What his daughter, Meg, has written provides great insights into a man I truly admired. Now, I know a bit more about WHY I admired him. And, since I knew Meg and her brother, Claude, in school (and continue to see Claude occasionally) I can see that Dr. Rhea's life lessons were heavily invested in the two of them. The 12 life lessons for leadership are excellent reminders for all of us who seek to "present a life worthy of the calling we have received." Dr. Rhea has given us a great example to follow.

By: amy

amy — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:49:34 +0000

What an amazing legacy Margaret's father has left! Great advice for business and LIFE!

By: Randy Ross

Randy Ross — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:30 +0000

Margaret has done a wonderful job of capturing the heart of Dr. Claude H. Rhea, Jr. I knew him as a mentor and a friend. His life embodied these principles and he was an encourager by example. He was a visionary and a strategic thinker. Thank you, Margaret, for reminding us of the impact that a passionate leader can have in a world muddled with mediocrity.

By: Mark Bowers

Mark Bowers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:39:53 +0000

Tim,
Indeed you have paid it forward. Because of the example of folks like you who knew Claude Rhea, I feel that I know him even though I never met him. Thanks for your example and your friendship.

By: Chrissie

Chrissie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:13:53 +0000

This is awesome! Should be given out at all births, weddings, graduations……
Real life advise! Thank you for sharing :)

By: Lester Barker

Lester Barker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:52:32 +0000

Meg, first let me say it is good to hear from you through a message I was privileged to witness for several years. You have very keenly depicted your father, revealing in words what propelled and motivated his outstanding life.

By: HveHope

HveHope — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:21:32 +0000

Margaret ~
This is being 'handed down' to each of our children (I'm going to print it for their 'hope chests'). As an avid reader of the PearlGirls site (chronic pain is my 'grit'), I was thrilled to read all of these comments about your father & your family (your brother's comment was touching!). Hope you save those to bring out 'when needed' for encouragement. :)
grateful for Him who is Rock, Fortress, and Might,
HveHope

By: Timothy Paul Banks

Timothy Paul Banks — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:19:16 +0000

Every word of this is gold! — to me as a 56-yr-old musician, professor and would-be servant mentored by Claude Rhea in my student and early professional days; and to anyone who knows that Dean Rhea’s example glows through so many of us in whom he invested his own great spirit and example.
I have a joking photo of CR holding a candle burning at both ends … but the real point for me is…MORE LIGHT!! Thanks Meg for sharing this wonderful tribute, while reminding us to “pay it forward.” I hope I have already done a little of that, and continue to pay forward the dividends on CR’s unselfish investment in me as a young person.

Tim Banks
Samford University
Birmingham, AL

By: Don Looser

Don Looser — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:44:39 +0000

Like father, like daughter, Meg. Your dad was my first real mentor; our friendship completely changed my life. It is so good to see Claude and Carolyn's enormous gifts flourishing in their children. One of his lessons I learned was proceed. He never was intimidated or inhibited in his pursuit of dreams by the kind of daily pragmatism that stops many of us in our tracks. To be with him was to be breathless. God's world was his oyster! He was Uncle "Mame." Thanks for distilling his ongoing advice to us all so convincingly.

By: Bob Burroughs

Bob Burroughs — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:04:15 +0000

Claude H. Rhea was one of my main heroes. I worked for him as my Dean nine years in the 70s at Samford University in the School of Music, and again for five years in the early 90s at Palm Beach Atlantic University, when he was President of the school. He always had an "open door" policy to both students and faculty. He knew how to love and inspire people to be better than the thought they could be. And, he could "sing down the stars" with that great Tenor voice. He still remains a vital part of my life and ministry.

Bob Burroughs
Greer, SC

By: Claude Rhea III

Claude Rhea III — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:17:38 +0000

Thank you, Meg, for creatively capturing and cogently conveying the leadership traits Dad modeled so consistently. Servant leadership was a sacramental expression of his love for Jesus Christ. Because of your loving labor, his lessons will now bless many more lives!