Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
I've been thinking lately about the unexpected path that has led to my current work role. As I've shared before, I love what I do and am very fortunate to get to work with the great people on my team. If I step back, though, and look at a big timeline of what has transpired …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #229: Enough Left Turns May Still Get You To the Right Place
In yesterday's post, I admitted to struggling with something that had really been bothering me. I'm sure I'll continue to struggle somewhat with it, but the amazing thing to me was that as soon as I had written about it, I felt better. Thinking through it enough to put it down in black and white …
Have you ever passed on an opportunity and then kicked yourself later for doing so? Windows of opportunity don't last forever. Sometimes the window is very narrow and you have to act in a short time or the opportunity is lost. Not all opportunities are equal in importance, of course. The chance to buy clothes …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #221: Take Advantage of Opportunities
I had to make a tough decision Friday - one I have struggled with for many months. The details won't interest many others, I suspect, except those directly affected at my work. The process and the lesson, however, should apply to more people. As the community manager for our company's internal social network, it is …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #206: When Values Collide, Go With the Higher Purpose
We are eager to share our successes. We feel good about them - even a little healthy pride, perhaps. We want others to know what we've done well. We like being lifted up as a model of best practices. The accolades make us feel good and the lessons teach others something about how to succeed. …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #203: Help Others Learn From Your Mistakes
