The Parable of the Ten Minas is found in the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of Luke 19:11-27. In this parable, Jesus tells a story to his disciples, illustrating certain truths about the kingdom of God. Here’s a summary of the parable and its meaning: In the parable, a nobleman (representing Jesus) goes away to […]
KNOW THY TEAM
“How great leaders handle their 20-60-20 team members on a daily basis.” Twenty percent of your team make up your Vision-Makers. They are competent and emotionally mature. When problems arise, they create sustainable solutions. Empower them and get out of their way. Sixty percent are Vision-Supporters. They identify problems but lack sufficient knowledge and experience […]
THE GOLD RULES
I share Matthew’s journey, change of purpose and new opportunities with you in story form, because I believe wisdom and revelation must be ‘caught’, not just taught. I imagine Matthew walking with his friend Susanna around the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum and saying:“As a tax collector, I am thankful for The Roman Empire. It’s […]
“Money Is a Tool” And You Can Take Out Truth #1
TRUTH #1: “MONEY IS A TOOL” In Luke 12:16-21, Jesus tells us a profound story: “The land of a rich man was very productive. And he began reasoning to himself: “‘I will tear down my barns and build larger ones to store all goods. Then I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many […]
Buying a Car
Financing a depreciating asset is poor stewardship at best or worse, a very poor investment, especially a vehicle of any kind be it a car, boat or RV. My father-in-law who sold cars for 42 years and averaged a car a day, new and used, taught me how to buy and sell cars. Starting out […]
Expectations
FROM THE COACHES CLIPBOARD Great leaders always define the expectations. Unfulfilled expectations still bring life’s greatest disappointments. Your ability to attract and retain valuable people increases in direct proportion with your ability to clearly define expectations from the beginning. People who will not or cannot find fulfillment and value associating with you and the team […]