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My Most Popular Blog Posts of 2019
At the close of every year it’s interesting (at least for me) to see what I’ve written that resonates the…
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The Downside of Success: It Can Hide Problems
As hard as it may be to believe (insert chuckle), there have actually been a number of situations where organizations…
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Beware of Online Know-It-Alls
There’s a fascinating piece on 99u.com about the growing prevalence of “experts” who write about issues they haven’t actually experienced.…
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Christian Leaders Continue to Lose Influence In The Culture
When it comes to Christian leaders, in my own lifetime, I’ve seen a staggering loss of influence. My father was…
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Random Advice to Young Comedy Writers
Television writer and producer Chuck Lorre created a series of “Vanity Cards” he posted online dealing with various aspects of…
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Stop Giving Advice to People Who Don’t Ask For It
I’m embarrassed to say that it’s taken me most of my life to understand this, but it’s true. Except in…
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Creative Advice You Need to Hear
One of my favorite writers has always been John Gardner, author of Grendel, October Light, Mickelsson’s Ghosts, and others. His…
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Leaders: Are You Listening to Good Advice?
A study published in the journal: “Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes,” indicates that the more powerful the executive, the…
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To Change Your Organization, Look to the Outside for Advice
There’s a reason most companies and non-profits look for outside help when it comes to making major changes. It’s simply…
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Seven Things Religious Media Professionals Must Do in 2007
1. Start the project you’ve always dreamed of creating. The clock is ticking and you’re not getting any younger. Remember…
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