I have a hard time saying “no.” Perhaps you do, too. I think it is more common than we think, especially for those who are empathetic or nurturing. Here are five reasons why we must get better.
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Why Your Peer Group Matters More Than You Think
Have you ever noticed how the people in your life affect you? The impact can be so significant that one of the best things we can do to change our lives for the better is change our peer group. In the 1930s C.S. Lewis started a small literary circle called the Inklings. The group started […]
Learning to Be Present Now
I seem to be always living in the future. I’m either planning my next big project or worried about how it’s will turn out. But all I really have is now. This moment is a gift. Maybe that’s why it’s called “the present.”
Be the Friend You Wish You Had
Almost 70% of pastors say they don’t have any close personal friends. I’ll bet CEOs and other leaders are in a similar situation. Here’s how to fix it.
Why I Won’t Retweet You
I recognize that my Twitter platform is a gift. And, I really like being helpful. But, no, I won’t retweet you. Here are six reasons why.
Re-Thinking My Facebook Strategy
In the last several days, I have discovered several things about Facebook. First and foremost is the realization that Facebook itself is not the problem. I am. Facebook is simply a tool. It has its quirks and issues, to be sure. But the root problem is that I didn’t have a strategy for how to use the tool.