Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S. - a much needed holiday for me after a very busy August. If you had asked me last week my plans for the day, I would have told you that I would take the time to catch up on the nearly 100 emails that I have yet to …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #244: A Holiday Is a Much Needed Change of Pace
This is not a partisan political Post. In fact, I hope it's the opposite. Normally, I love watching the political conventions in an election year – both major party conventions. While I obviously side with the more conservative one philosophically, I really do appreciate good wit and humor, even when it jabs at those who …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #243: Political Tunnel Vision Is a Condition That Needs Correction
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 took off jogging and walking across San Francisco's hilly city last Wednesday, going from my hotel to Pier 39 where I wanted to see again all the sea lions that gather there. Then I walked to Fisherman’s Wharf, enjoying some Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia along the way. While walking, I came across a …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #241: Make the Present Good and You Will Rarely Regret the Past
While it seems glamorous to go across country for several days and speak at a major conference, the truth is that work just piles up for you back home while you’re gone. The days are long and you only get further behind each day. I am thankful for the great help of others on my …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #240: Sometimes It’s Best to Let Work Wait
