Michael Nichols | Leadership Made Simple
Leadership Made Simple
You went where?
We didn’t really think it was all that weird.
In fact, it was the end of the week before we realized that every person we’d met in North Dakota had responded the same way when we told them we were there on vacation…
[Update: Read all the way to the end, then let me know if you disagree. I’m looking forward to learning from the discussion.]
So many in our communities – our country – have very little. They lack even the most basic necessities to function effectively in society. I’ve heard many opinions regarding how we can deal with this reality – but I’ve learned redistribution is the ONLY way to help them!
So here are 3 reasons I’m for redistribution – there are more, but you’ll get the idea.
What is your family to you? Do you care about your spouse? Does it matter to you what your children will become? Not what they will do for work – but who they will be – what they will become. What legacy you are leaving for your grandchildren?
This post is part of the series – Non-Negotiables For a Healthy Family
Broken Family – It Doesn’t Have to be This Way
Family – Do You REALLY Care About Yours?
In our parenting journey, Sarah and I have noted essentials for healthy families. Every family can do these!
The most heart-breaking stories are those of broken homes and fractured relationships. There’s one reason – because in most instances they’re avoidable.
This post is part of the series – Non-Negotiables For a Healthy Family
Broken Family – It Doesn’t Have to be This Way
Family – Do You REALLY Care About Yours?
This past week I was told of two families who are navigating incredibly challenging circumstances. In one household, the father has a history of abuse and the family has had enough. In the other, one parent was convicted of embezzling funds in the workplace and is serving a long-term prison sentence leaving behind a spouse and 3 precious daughters.
I am on vacation with family for a couple of weeks and will be posting occasionally. Though I have limited access to email and social media, I look forward to reconnecting and resuming my regular posting schedule when I return. If you would like to guest post in the future, please contact me.
Life is a series of new beginnings. One chapter closes – and another opens – over and over. Which means that you and I periodically encounter seasons of transition.
You know what I’m talking about. Because you’ve been through it. Depending on the circumstances leading up to the transition, it’s natural to focus on the crisis, the pain, challenging circumstances. It’s all too easy to assign blame, point fingers, and ask why me.
These behaviors have little value and almost never help the situation. Let’s face it, we really can’t do much about the transition anyway – it’s going to happen one way or another.
Instead of being consumed with the uncontrollable, those facing transition are better served when they focus on these 3 disciplines:
