You’re probably familiar with the phrase “what got you here won’t get you there.” This means that the perspectives, skill sets, relational networks and time management practices that helped you become successful in your former role are probably inadequate to meet the new demands you now face. This week the executive team on which I […]
The voice inside my head urged me to find a way out. Monday afternoon I had received an email from Jack, our worship leader at church. It requested my confirmation to play electric guitar and sing backing vocals at two worship services next weekend. “But you haven’t played live for several years,” the voice said. “Your […]
Today I turned 49. I officially begin my 50th year on the planet – my jubilee. The term jubilee comes from an ancient Hebrew word meaning “blow the ram’s horn.” This was something to be done by the nation of Israel every 50 years: You shall count seven weeks of years, seven times seven years, […]