Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I have a dog that is a Border Collie and Labrador mix. The official name of the breed is Borador. At two years old and 45 pounds, Callie is extremely quick and agile. She loves running at full speed to catch the Frisbee when I throw it as far as I can. She can stop …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #157: There Is No Speed Limit On Change
We've all been there - frustrated from being in the dark about major decisions that impact us until the decision is made. These decisions may be handed down by top management at our companies, other organizations we belong to, or the local, state or federal government. It is a bit degrading to be a stakeholder …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #156: Involve Your People in Decision Making
I spent about 24 hours from Friday night until Saturday night visiting my parents this weekend. It's always a great time and more often than not I hear some new story from the past that is as entertaining as it is informative. I should probably write them down, but I'm frankly more concerned while there …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #155: You Know Someone Well When You Know What They Are Thinking
Friday night I took my father to buy a new computer. His old one bit the dust a little over a month ago and it was time to start fresh. We went to an electronics store in Lexington, KY and selected one that was a good fit. Then we went to pay for it. That's …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #154: Not All Technological Innovation Is Good
Most studies I've seen affirm that you don't always have to use money or tangible rewards to motivate others. In fact, I think it's true that you can't motivate others at all because motivation is intrinsic and individual. What motivates me to do my best may not be the same as what motivates someone else. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #152: Positive Recognition Can Mean a Lot
