According to some business writers, "defining reality" is the primary job of every CEO. The best leaders tend to be those that are best at assessing the situation objectively. Leaders who fail to define reality accurately rarely lead effectively. Many of the...

One of the most powerful truths governing success is the reality that we get what we "expect." Much of the popular success literature teaches that a "positive expectation" is a vital key to achieving wealth and advancement. What many people don't know is that this...

Edmond Burke once said, "The timid soul never attains greatness. He is doomed to a life of cautious wading in the shallows of accomplishment." Likewise, the book of Proverbs says, "The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are as bold as a lion."...

Some people think the educational process ended the day they graduated from school. Others make learning a life-long quest. Guess which group tends to experience more happiness and success on the job? Proverbs 1:5 says, "A wise man will increase learning." If you...

Dale Carnegie once said, "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years of trying to get other people interested in you." This wise saying describes another key to organizational growth. The Bible echoes...

A successful C.E.O. recently wrote, "A good idea is worth one dollar. A good plan for implementing that idea is worth a million dollars." A good leader has more than ideas. A good leader has a plan. This is one of the leadership secrets Jesus modeled. Throughout...

Do you know wise King Solomon's 3000 year-old formula for winning communication? In the book of Proverbs, he offers a key guaranteed to bring you favor. He says, "Do not let kindness and truth leave you. Write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find...

Have you ever been given responsibility for doing something without the corresponding authority to get it done? It's a horrible position in which to be placed. Jesus knew that if he gave His followers responsibility, He must also delegate His authority. If more...

You won't find many cowardly lions in the winner's circle. If you want to experience consistent success and fulfillment, one of the most valuable characteristics you can cultivate is courage. Courage gives you the ability to face difficult circumstances and...

Investment powerhouse Warren G. Bennis once said, "The first job of a leader is to define a vision for the organization." John F. Kennedy knew the power of vision. His goal set in 1960, to place a man on the moon within a decade, ignited the imagination of an...