Proverbs 15:22

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I have had many mentors who have invested deeply in my life. The person I am is in great part because of others pouring into my life. They have made me a bette…

At times when facing issues of such magnitude, I have had a kind of paralyzing shock at what is happening in the world. It has happened to me at times when I try to understand and solve problems like poverty, racism, or human trafficking—or any number of other really big issues that involve countles…

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In the midst of discord, it is helpful to remember that there are really only three possibilities with any argument.…

Author: Patrick Blair Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. -Proverbs 15:22 (NLT) In my book Faith & Finances , I discuss the importance of getting financial advice from knowledgeable people. We often make an effort t…

Knowing God’s Will People seem to always be seeking God’s Will in their lives. Here are three ways you can help determine what God wants for your life. Of course a burning bush or an army of……

Recently I posted "Leader, Strategically Keep Thy Mouth Shut". The title was startling perhaps, but the principle is important. I wrote the post to encourage leaders to think strategically, especially when making quick decisions. Many times a leader says something or does something in a quick response which can negatively impact other people or the organization. Sometimes it is best to say nothing until the best answer can be decided. This often requires the work of more than just the leader answering the questions. One reader asked me to expand on the phrase "thinking strategic in the moment"; specifically how I do that. Again, it should be understood that this post addressed decisions which should require some thought. Most leaders make hundreds of decisions a day and many of those require very little thought. If a leader is asked a question where an answer has already been clearly defined then the leader can answer quickly. When the issue, however, has an undetermined answer, especially if the answer could alter the direction of the organization, impact other people or require a change in the organization's finances, then the leader needs to learn to think strategically in the moment. That may result in saying nothing at the time. With that in mind, how does a leader think strategically in the moment? Here are 5 thoughts of how I do this:…