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  Every parent is concerned with what impression their kids are making when they are invited to a friends house to play. Children who leave a good impression are more likely to be invited back. Parents can help their kids leave a good impression by teaching them simple ways to be considerate and show respect. [...]

  Children flourish when parents set reasonable boundaries and communicate clear expectations. When children understand how far they are allowed to go, they have greater freedom and learn to make better choices. Parents, it is our responsibility to help our children learn how to manage their passions. Children who grow up letting passion control them [...]

  Do you remember that gift you dreamed of as a child? I have vivid memories of my eyes feasting on brightly colored pictures of toys in back of the Sears catalog. With pen in hand, I circled every toy I hoped to unwrap on Christmas morning, including a bright red fire engine with a [...]

  Every leader needs to be accountable. We all need to answer to someone. Accountability indicates responsibility. When we are required to provide an explanation for our actions, we realize personal agenda’s should not drive decisions. Accountability encourages finding the best solution for the movement over what is best for one individual. Leaders who resist [...]

  I recently asked my son to list the top 5 things he believed a leader should be and this is what he gave me: A True Leader is: 1. Willing to listen to what other people on the team have to say 2. Keeps up morale 3. Gives his best in all things 4. [...]

Have you ever worked for a boss who wouldn’t confront those who are make up their own rules? As the leader, the boss is ultimately responsible for calling out the self-serving. The story is told of a man in a high position of leadership named Eli. Among his many employees, were two managers who also [...]

  If your  family likes to create things together like our family, you might enjoy making these. Yesterday Karen came to me and asked if we would get some acorns from our yard and figure out how they could hold some place cards for our Thanksgiving dinner table. We are having 14 for dinner so [...]

  Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  I’m glad a special day was established to thank God for his blessings. We are a blessed people. God’s goodness and grace is poured out daily for our benefit. He is worthy of our appreciation on Thanksgiving and all 364 days of the year. All to often [...]

  Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce excellence?  Excellence is the result of giving our best for the benefit of others. There is a huge difference between “getting by” and “giving our best.” These two approaches bring about very different results. Those who do just enough to “get by” go through life [...]

  We are wired to think our ideas are great ideas. Children are no different. They naturally gravitate toward thinking they know best even when they have no idea what really is best. Parents have the benefit of more life experience that usually helps to identify impending disappointment more clearly. Call them “older and wiser” [...]

  Everyone benefits when people know that open and honest input is valued. Where there is candor, there is no fear of retribution. Team members who can freely share what they think and feel, enjoy the benefit of a deep trust relationship. They do not hold back for fear of receiving disapproving glares from other [...]

Article first published as Four Questions Your Kids Should Ask on Technorati.   Have you ever been asked a life-changing question? The right question can lead to meaningful change. From the first moment we hold our newborns to when they graduate college, children are continually changing. Whether a child changes from helpless to helpful largely depends on [...]

  Help them help others find success The world of a child is often very small. It is not uncommon for kids to think that life revolves around their wants and needs. A small world, where a child is the center of attention, limits success. Life takes on a more significant meaning when kids understand [...]