The #1 Leadership Distraction

The question isn’t what will happen if something goes wrong. The analysis isn’t everything is bad and nothing will ever go right. The attitude toward others should NOT be, I don’t like them therefore they will never be able to do anything right. The objective should NOT be, I’ll just wait till they do something […]

“Visions of Sugar Plums… Dancing”

I am not real sure what kind of “Sugar Plum” dances, but I am sure there is some stuff you can take (or drink) to make that happen. I am not recommending any of those things… No not at all… but I am saying, the phrase “sugar plums danced in their heads” (if we are […]

Relocation 3.2

I’ve been thinking about the post Relocation – 3. Here are some additional thoughts… So… your spouse does something wrong and you feel yourself getting upset with them. Take a moment to stop the rush of “anger”, a moment to stop the rush of “frustration” and ask… If I was the one that had made […]

Looking for a Pastor

If your church finds itself this Christmas Holiday season looking for a pastor, here is a question you must answer. Do you want a leader or do you want a manager? Here is the difference between the two. The manager will not change anything, he will keep things as they are. In fact if something […]

Coaching

Well, I had my first basketball practice as the head coach of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons WCCC Mini Mites this past Monday night. We have a great group of kids and I’m looking forward to our basketball season. Now, if you know me, you may be thinking… “Why is Phillip coaching? He doesn’t have […]