Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
A very simple thing happened at work today. Without going into details, suffice it to say that to many it would seem anything but remarkable - good, but hardly anything to write home about. Yet, for me, it was the culmination of a wish and effort in a major area of responsibility for me for …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #188: Nothing Beats Deep Personal Satisfaction
How good are you at making trades with others? I have to admit that I'm a terrible negotiator in some circumstances. I just can't stand the process, so I don't bother. (I did, however, do a pretty good job of bartering while in China back in April.) However, when it comes to conjuring trades with …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #185: Make Yourself a Trade
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
I went through one of the most grueling physical experiences I've ever attempted yesterday. Two of my coworkers, their spouses and a friend joined together to form a team to complete the Muddy Fanatic race in Sellersburg, Indiana. It's a 5K (3.1 mile) muddy obstacle course on a farm that took us about two hours …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #133: Exhaustion Can Hurt So Good
My dear wife called me tonight crying. I'm in Austin, TX and she is back home in Louisville, KY. Why was she crying? Because of how happy she is with the state of our remodeled kitchen that is in its final stages of work this week. She said that she just can't believe it's actually …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #74: It’s Nice When Good Things Happen To Good People
