Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
We have witnessed over the past year the power of social media to bring change. We've seen governments topple in a matter of weeks (for good or bad). We've been amazed at the speed of information as normal people in the middle of situations bring the real story, pictures, video and commentary to us faster …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #276: Embrace the Power of Social Media
I love folk wisdom. I find it to be true, simple, and worth as much or more than all the formal education from which I have benefited through the years. If you are like me, there are a few life lessons that come to mind from time to time as experiences reinforce the simple sayings …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #275: There Is Much Truth In Folk Wisdom
While walking at a local park this afternoon with my dog, I enjoyed watching a father have a "race" with his young son. The son was probably no more than five years old. When I first saw them, the boy was about 20 yards ahead of his dad, running for all he was worth toward …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #274: Be Careful How You Teach “Winning Isn’t Everything”
For most of my adult life, I was in some learning-related role. From being a minister of education at a church to teaching computer classes to serving as a learning consultant, that world is very familiar to me. Now that I have been out of a professional learning role for the past three years, my …
Leaders need to tell their people the truth. That goes for governments, businesses, civic organizations, churches and any other group. When there is no longer the solid belief that you are being told the truth by someone in a position of authority, then there is no longer the basis for trust that must be there …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #272: Leaders Can’t Lie and Still Lead
