Live Intentionally

Butler Shows Us Losing Well is Its Own Victory

Apr 06, 2011 2 Comments

The Butler Men’s basketball team lost in the national championship game for the second straight year, but in losing they may have won something even more important.

Character, Relationships

Things You Don’t Have Time NOT to Do: 6) Examine Your Motives

Feb 01, 2011 3 Comments

We waste a lot of time, energy, and money doing things to compensate for our insecurities, run from our fears, gain affirmation, measure up to other people’s expectations, and escape pain or boredom. Often we’re not aware of our true motives.

Character, Self-improvement, Values

affirmation, distractions, escape, fear, motivation, motives, obligation

Barna Research Reveals Who Teens Look Up to and Why

Jan 31, 2011 2 Comments

The Barna Group has release the results from an interesting survey on who teens say are their role models. The research is revealing in that it shows not only who has the greatest influence on teens but also what they value.

Character, Service, Spiritual, Values

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12 Non-Negotiable Traits to Work on My Team

Dec 07, 2010 9 Comments

Ron Edmonson published an excellent post on his blog earlier today listing 7 Non-Negotiable Traits to Work on my Team. I see Ron’s 7 and raise him 5.

Character, Leadership

adaptabilty, attitude, communcation, hiring, honesty, initiative, problem-solving, qualities, teams, teamwork, traits

25 Thanksgiving, Gratitude Quotes

Nov 24, 2010 4 Comments

To raise the level of gratitude in my own life, in yours, and in those around us, here are 25 Thanksgiving and gratitude quotes for you to read, reflect on, and share. Happy Thanksgiving!

Character

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