Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
The photo to the right was taken yesterday of my wonderful Social Media team at work. That's me on the left, our manager Lewis squatting and looking goofy, and then Patti and Chuck. We really enjoy what we do and have lots of fun and laughs while still working hard every day. Lewis bought the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #177: Give More Thumbs Up Than Thumbs Down
While stopped at a stoplight this evening, I watched a squirrel quickly run along the small wire strung between two telephone poles high above the sidewalk. I was impressed with its speed and agility and its obvious willingness to do something I would never attempt. Squirrels are very good at that sort of thing - …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #176: Be the You That Only You Can Be
While walking my dog tonight, I walked past a house and heard a large tree limb crack over the driveway where the owners' car was parked. I looked up in time to see the large limb sink about a foot or two, but not break completely or fall to the ground (or car). Immediately I …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #175: Take Time To Give and Heed Warnings
I had to take a quiz today to wrap up a series of training sessions on community management. It was fairly easy and painless, but still not without some stress. The quiz covered the content of the last five course sessions, so I spent time reviewing the content of those sessions prior to the quiz. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #174: It’s Good To Be Held Accountable
I smile nearly every time I let my dog out in the backyard to do her business. You'd think it's some major, life-changing, important decision about where she squats. No matter how many times a day she needs to do it, each time requires careful wandering around the yard, pausing like she is about to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #173: Don’t Over Think Small Decisions
