“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other”~John F. Kennedy Followers expect leaders to model the values they promote. If you value learning, then as a leader you should be continuously learning. Why? Having current knowledge affects your leadership effectiveness. Leaders have to stay current in their field; without a continuing education program, leaders lose theirContinue reading “Growth: The Fourth Responsibility of a Leader”
Author Archives: Earl J. Griffin, Sr.
What a Mighty God We Serve
“Surely you must realize what I and the other kings of Assyria before me have done to all the people of the earth! Were any of the gods of those nations able to rescue their people from my power? Which of their gods was able to rescue its people from the destructive power of myContinue reading “What a Mighty God We Serve”
Motivation for Service
“If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. 2 If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love,Continue reading “Motivation for Service”
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
“God is love.. . .There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear.” I’ve discovered the secret to vanquishing fear. Love; mature, unconditional, love. I’ve found it. I told you i used to be afraid of dying as an unknown entity. Well, not anymore. I’ve found unconditional, unbiased, love. Now I canContinue reading “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear”
Motivated to Excellence by Fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” ~ (2 Tim 1:7, HCSB) For as early as I can remember, I have always had this nagging fear of dying and no one knows me. Thus, I have not wanted a house in the country 2-3 miles from my neighbors.Continue reading “Motivated to Excellence by Fear”
30 Seconds on Leadership
Originally posted on Movers, Shakers, Leadership Makers:
Don’t wait for something to go wrong to make a change! Crisis may force change but leaders should always be looking for ways to improve or enhance service delivery. Engage your team regularly and create an environment where input is encouraged and positive change is welcomed! Enna B
A Rare Jewel
A jewel in its natural state appears worthless; its value hidden underneath layers of hard, calloused material. It has to be cultivated with care and appreciation for the hidden value within. The person who cultivates the jewel must have a vision and purpose for the finished product. That person must commit to the time, patience,Continue reading “A Rare Jewel”
Do It One More Day……Until It Clicks
“It’s always too early to quit.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale Woke up this morning with quitting on my mind. Reached for my Samsung Galaxy S4 to do my social media postings and ran across this quote. Talk about adrenaline rush; I lay there thinking about what Norman Peale meant and concluded a person hasContinue reading “Do It One More Day……Until It Clicks”
Don’t You Dare Change Your Mind!
There I was, looking downward, my feet barely clinging to the edge of the cliff. Earlier that morning my platoon sergeant had announced that our squad would lead the commando repelling exercise. Before I knew it, I had volunteered to go first, although I hadn’t the slightest idea what commando repelling was. After all theContinue reading “Don’t You Dare Change Your Mind!”
The Value of a Good Coach
“I’m so not hearing that,” Robert told Susan. Robert was thoroughly H hot. The nerve of Tim to tell him he needed to include others in his assessment. “These people have no idea what I do,” he reasons with Susan. Robert felt insulted that other leaders in different parts of the company would be invitedContinue reading “The Value of a Good Coach”
BARRIER BREAKING ENTERPRISES 