The plane was banking for the final approach into Tulsa International airport as I returned to my ancestral roots for a 24-hour consulting meeting. Tulsa has always been a special place for me because each of the five directional changes in my ministry over the last 25 years were born out of prayer times while [...]
“I can do that by myself!” was my familiar exclamation when I was growing up. I always believed that asking for and getting help was a sign of weakness. I didn’t know how wrong I was. I have learned over the course of my life that being pig-headed about not seeking help made whatever task I have faced harder.
Being a Coach has given me some unique opportunities to be a part of some great people’s lives. Growing up, both my Mom and Dad were teachers who went the extra mile for their students and for our family. They were my first examples of mentors and that taught me about leadership.
Dear Dave, Do you feel that some people are born leaders, or do you have to read and study to become one?
Emmitt Smith has run past legends, danced with stars and posed for the sculptor crafting his Hall of Fame bust. He’s built upon his athletic talents by working hard, seizing opportunities and reaching out to others for advice when he needed it.
In the current economic climate the job market has become increasingly volatile; therefore, just showing up is not enough, we have to set ourselves apart from our peers. Keeping the edge is important.
Most people have mistaken the kindness of Jesus with weakness; therefore, in most men’s thinking Jesus was a weak “Gandhi” type religious figure of which they can’t relate. On many occasions, Jesus demonstrated incredible strength…
In his book, Why Men Hate Church, David Murrow lays the groundwork for what most of us know – that is, men do not relate to the typical church.
Following are six behaviors that increase self-esteem, enhance your self-confidence, and spur your motivation. You may recognize some of them as things you naturally do in your interactions with other people. But if you don’t, I suggest you motivate yourself to take some of these important steps immediately.
