Tom's Thoughts

Mar. 25, 2020 The definition of leadership “a process of influence.   Anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of people toward accomplishing a goal in their personal or professional lives, you are taking the role of a leader. – Ken Blanchard pg.5 Matthew 22:36-39 36  “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” 37  He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.  38  This is the greatest and most important command.  39  The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. “Most companies that have stated values either have too many values or do not have rank ordered values.   Research shows that if you really want to impact behavior, you can’ emphasize more than three or four values, because people can’t focus on more than those.”   Blanchard- 90 Why is leadership so complicated?   Is it because we have made it to co

Mar. 18, 2020 The definition of leadership “a process of influence.   Anytime you seek to influence the thinking, behavior, or development of people toward accomplishing a goal in their personal or professional lives, you are taking the role of a leader. – Ken Blanchard pg.5 Psalm 33:13-22- 13  The  Lord  looks down from heaven; he observes everyone. 14  He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth from his dwelling place. 15  He forms the hearts of them all; he considers all their works. 16  A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be rescued by great strength. 17  The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power. 18  But look, the  Lord  keeps his eye on those who fear him— those who depend on his faithful love 19  to rescue them from death and to keep them alive in famine. 20  We wait for the  Lord ; he is our help and shield. 21  For our hearts rejoice in him beca