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Ben Feder’s book, Take Off Your Shoes, is a story of self-rediscovery. He details his journeying from revelation that his soul had been subtly taken over to the new normal he gains from a year-long career sabbatical. Along the way, he shares observations about brain science and growth, leading readers into wondering if Feder is knowingly or perhaps unwittingly finding an answer to the question: “Can you think yourself happy?”

Self-Rediscovery: A Review of Take Off Your Shoes by Ben Feder

I think we all need to sometimes spend time doing self-rediscovery. That’s one thing that really compelled me to read Take Off Your Shoes: One Man's Journey from the Boardroom to Bali and Back by Ben Feder when given the opportunity to review it. My initial reaction...

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Theology is one of those church words that scares people off. It implies things that are both true and perceived. But the bottom line, it’s about knowing more about God. And, even though you may not realize it, you’re a theologian.

Can We Forget About Theology And Just Learn About God?

This will hurt (and perhaps offend) some people, but I’ll get right to the point: I hate the word “theology.” It’s a super churchy word that probably keeps more people from God rather than drawing them closer to him. The very moment I hear the word, I get visions of...

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Baseball great, Roberto Clemente, had a saying about wasting time, and it rings true in light of Jonathan Edwards’ fifth resolution. He used to say “Anytime you have an opportunity to make things better and you don't, then you are wasting your time on this Earth.”

Are You Okay Wasting Time When You Can Be a Part of Something Bigger?

He feared he was wasting time. It was New Year’s Eve in 1972 and Roberto Clemente boarded a plane intended to bring aid to Nicaragua following a terrible earthquake. It was overloaded, but was determined to get supplies to the quarter-million lives that were now...

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In life and business, we're memorable and more valuable when we create awesome connecting experiences. That’s the big theme of Stop Selling and Start Leading: How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen. It's a relevant read and one showing that leadership is a matter of self-development. Of refining life, on purpose.

Creating Awesome Connecting Experiences: A Review of Stop Selling and Start Leading

In life and business, we're memorable and valuable when creating awesome connecting experiences. That’s the overarching theme and key take-a-way of Stop Selling and Start Leading: How to Make Extraordinary Sales Happen by Deb Calvert, James M. Kouzes, and Barry Z....

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The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for eons, and modeled by Jesus as he developed his disciples. But the label is fairly new and there remains questions of how to implement it. Blanchard’s Servant Leadership in Action collects several thought leaders to bring clarity and inspire.

A Review of Servant Leadership in Action by Ken Blanchard

The concept of Servant Leadership has been around for eons, and modeled by Jesus as he developed his disciples. But the label is fairly new and there remains questions of how to implement it. This is where Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell’s Servant Leadership in...

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There’s a lot of personal discipline that goes into personal relationships when you’re productivity minded, insecure, and not really a people person. Like Walter from the TV show, Scorpion, I know the hardships of EQ as well as the need for patience and wisdom in nurturing it.

Is Your Personal Discipline Strong Enough to go the Distance?

Personal Discipline is a misunderstood concept in many circles. I think it’s because we are quick to relate the word “discipline” to physical or mental abuse. That’s unfortunate. It’s unfortunate because personal discipline in many matters is one of the most missing...

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Who know mistakes are a secret to creating a successful future? More specifically, learning from our mistakes is the not-so-hidden secrete. That's what compelled CEO, speaker, thought leader, Skip Prichard to write The Book of Mistakes, 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future.

A Review of The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard

Who knew mistakes are a secret to creating a successful future? More specifically, that learning from our mistakes is the not-so-hidden secret? That's what compelled CEO, speaker, and leadership thought leader, Skip Prichard to write The Book of Mistakes, 9 Secrets to...

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What does it mean to be fully alive? Have you ever pondered that? It’s more than merely existing. So release tomorrow’s worries to God, gain a deeper view of God’s love, and gain much in surrender. Resolve to be fully alive at all times!

To Live Fully Alive, You Must Do More than Exist

How can we be fully alive? I mean really and truly fully alive? There are many ways we go about making it happen. And we might even think we are doing it. Yet, the contentment, satisfaction, and good feelings that made us that way eventually fade. Sometimes it’s...

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Resolutions get more attention for our failures to keep them than they do for the opportunity they present to make powerful and lasting change in our lives. Here's a look at how we can do better at them not just on New Year's Day, but every day.

Real Change – Lasting Change – from Resolutions Done Right

We fool ourselves into thinking real change can come from New Year's Resolutions. But, the thing about resolutions that goes forgotten is the fact that you don’t have to wait until New Year’s Day to start them. Instead, more attention is given to people’s inability to...

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