Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
For most of my 8.5 years at my company, I have not had others on my teams who shared the same responsibilities I had. We may have had the same title (as in the case of my first team for six years), but that's where the similarity stopped. On my second team, for example, I …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #48: You Need Someone At Work To Relate To
My wife and I were quite surprised tonight when we went to check out at our favorite restaurant - Qdoba. The cashier looked at us and said, "You'll get one of these entrees free if you kiss each other." We didn't realize they had a Valentine's Day special going for anyone to benefit from a …
Several years ago I told my dad that he was my hero. When I think of him, I think of someone who tells it like he sees it, even if what he says isn't popular or politically correct. I think of someone who would literally expend his last ounce of energy or spend his last …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #44: Choose Your Hero Wisely
I hope this lesson is a no-brainer to all who read it, but there is a reason why this thought comes to mind today. It's my 55th birthday. As I settle in for the night and look back at the day, it's been simple and good. I slept later than normal until my dog just …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #28: People Are More Important Than Things
I am on a team at work that didn't exist many months ago. Until last month, the only member was the manager. I joined in December. Next month two more join us. We'll add more down the road. It is a rare and wonderful opportunity to start from scratch building a team. I'm not the …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #27: Use the 3 C’s When Forming Teams
