Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
One of the TV shows I enjoy is "Undercover Boss." The basic premise is that a company leader goes undercover in disguise for a week to see how things really are in various parts of the business. Inevitably, the boss finds some wonderful, hard-working people as well as others who aren't exactly what the boss …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #29: The More Transparency, the Better
I hope this lesson is a no-brainer to all who read it, but there is a reason why this thought comes to mind today. It's my 55th birthday. As I settle in for the night and look back at the day, it's been simple and good. I slept later than normal until my dog just …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #28: People Are More Important Than Things
I am on a team at work that didn't exist many months ago. Until last month, the only member was the manager. I joined in December. Next month two more join us. We'll add more down the road. It is a rare and wonderful opportunity to start from scratch building a team. I'm not the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #27: Use the 3 C’s When Forming Teams
I've worked with many external consultants on projects through the years. By "external consultants" I mean those not employed by the company as regular employees, but contracted with for a period of time to do a specific set of work. Such arrangements are set up because someone believes that an outside opinion, evaluation or assistance …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #26: External Consultants Are Overrated
Several things made me smile today - not laugh, just smile - with a contentment and joy that is more important than a momentary laugh. The first came at 5 a.m. when my alarm went off and my dog Callie did what she always does when she hears my alarm. She crawled on top of …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #25: Know What Makes You Smile
