Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
How many times have we heard or used the phrase “From the mouths of babes…”? It is usually in the context of some simple, wonderful truth or honest statement spoken by a child. It is an acknowledgment that even the youngest of children can have perceptive, deep insights. In the business community, then, why is …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #242: Wisdom Knows No Upper or Lower Age Limit
I've seen a lot of leaders in my years - some very good at leading and others only in positions of authority which they mistake as leadership. I don't have much respect for those who use their positions to wield power to feed their enormous ego. On the other hand, I have great respect for …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #43: The Best Leaders Are Servants
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
