Leap Year Lesson #206: When Values Collide, Go With the Higher Purpose

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 …

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Leap Year Lesson #194: You Can Develop New Habits If You Try

People cite different figures when discussing how many days it takes to develop a new habit.  Some claim 21 days while other research shows the figure to be more like 66 days.  Your mileage may vary. Regardless of how many days it takes, the purpose of this post is to reassure you that developing new …

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Leap Year Lesson #172: Small Decisions Can Lead to Big Accomplishments

Life isn't so much about making a few big decisions as it is about making more frequent small decisions.  Oh sure, there are enormously important big choices we make that change the course of our lives - career, relationships, faith, etc. - but the day-to-day is lived in a much smaller arena. I made a …

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Leap Year Lesson #170: Don’t Be Intolerant in the Name of Tolerance

Tolerance is a big deal in today's world - at least in our current American culture.  One of the most damning accusations many think they can hurl at you is to call you intolerant.  Certainly, our world can use a little more effort to get along with others who are different from ourselves.  We would …

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