Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Leaders need to tell their people the truth. That goes for governments, businesses, civic organizations, churches and any other group. When there is no longer the solid belief that you are being told the truth by someone in a position of authority, then there is no longer the basis for trust that must be there …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #272: Leaders Can’t Lie and Still Lead
Early Tuesday night I fell asleep in my recliner, TV going and lights on. At some point, my wife turned out the lights, turned off the TV, and left me there with the dog. That's fine - it's not the first or last time for that, even though I don't plan on nights sleeping that …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #269: Be a Calming Influence in Storms
The speed of business can be lightening fast. You cannot always afford to take all the time you want to make the decisions you must make. Sometimes you have to take the info you have on hand and make a call - for good or bad - and move on. There are times, however, when …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #268: Don’t Rush Into the Wrong Decision
After teaching a class at church this morning, I was taking a coffee pot down the hall to clean when I was pleasantly surprised to see my daughter-in-law Lauren and 18-month-old granddaughter Abby round the corner a few feet away. Within a few seconds, Abby reached for my finger and clearly wanted to walk down …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #266: Be Careful Who You Follow
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
