Does it really matter what I believe? How does one believe? What is a belief? How can a belief affect you and those around you? Does what I believe really make a difference to my potential? I have the privilege of knowing many great people from around the world. What have I noticed in them? No matter where we live in the [...]
If you are a commuter on a train, you will be familiar with these words – mind the gap. These words will often appear in print on the platforms, in the train as well, just as the doors open. Can’t you just hear them as you read this? Why are they so important? Because you don’t want to fall into the [...]
By Scott M. Fay Author, Discover Your Sweet Spot ------------------------ In order to build my organizations, I first needed to build myself. And in order to build myself, I needed to create an environment conducive to growth. Think about it. As humans, space is essential. For starters, we take up space. But more than that, we also design space, build space, [...]
Has that ever been said about you? I can remember my peers and teachers saying that to me. Wow, these kinds of words can go deep! When we are growing up, many things can be said which can have a lifelong effect. Words that have been said in jest or in all seriousness can begin to mold us as we grow [...]
I use to be indecisive…but now I just don’t know! If only my successes depended upon my intentions – my plans, thoughts and dreams and not my actions. Life would be so sweet! Does that sound like anyone you may know? If we all are honest, this reflects each of us……..to some degree or another. What we intend to do and [...]
Wow, what a response I received from so many people across various nations and from social media platforms to which I contribute. As you may recall I asked a question – If you had to choose between wisdom and knowledge which one would you choose? Your responses covered many opinions which I fully respect and honor – thank you very much [...]
Wow 2013 seems to have gone so quickly. Are you someone that sets goals at the start of the year? Did you have some dreams that you hoped would be fulfilled by the end of the year? If so, how are you doing in achieving your goals and dreams for 2013? As a great proverb mentions ‘Hope deferred makes the heart [...]
Welcome to the last part of this mini-series on 'What does it take to REALLY lead? I do hope that you have found this helpful and inspiring. Please feel free to pass this blog on to anyone you think will be encouraged as they read it. If you have not read the previous blogs in this series, I highly recommend that [...]
I recently had the honour and pleasure in meeting Nick Vujicic. As many will know Nick was born without limbs, and is living an incredible life. He has not allowed his disability to overcome his ability, and has been thankful to God for what he has, rather than focussing on what he does not have. One thing that is so clear [...]
Welcome to the third blog in this mini series – What does it take to REALLY lead? If you have not read the first two blogs, please do read them first. I covered: L - is for learning. E – is for example. This time it is; A is for Availability. ‘My success, part of it certainly, is that I have [...]
We live in a world, where we look for instant returns, a quick fix etc. However, character is often formed as we grow through difficult times. We can have victories over difficulties, but they don’t always come with a cheap price tag! We should aim in life to be overcomers and not victims of our circumstances. However, this is not automatic, [...]
Welcome to the second blog in this series – What does it take to REALLY lead? If you have not read the first blog, please do read it first. I covered: L - is for learning. This time I will focus on, E – is for example. As a leader, being an example is so important. I have often observed when [...]
Having researched a number of people who lead at different levels, maybe in a church or business setting, I have noticed some of the following qualities which have made them effective. As I reveal these over the coming weeks, to make them memorable, I have designed an acrostic for each letter of the word LEAD. So together let us look at [...]