Category Archives: Leadership

Powerful Tool

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Jerry Kramer was a star player on the Green Bay Packer championship teams coached by the great Vince Lombardi. Lombardi, considered one of the top coaches of all time, could be tough on his players, but he also knew how … Continue reading →

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Higher Vision

Posted on June 7, 2016 by jesustrek

In the book A Saviour for All Seasons, William Barker tells about a bishop who once stayed at the home of a college president who also served as professor of physics and chemistry. The bishop expressed his belief that just … Continue reading →

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Still Improving

Posted on May 12, 2016 by jesustrek

Portland guard C.J. McCollum was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2015-16 season. McCollum more than tripled his scoring average from the previous season. The Most Improved Player award usually goes to a young, up-and-coming player. Remarkably, Stephen … Continue reading →

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Important Business

Posted on May 6, 2016 by jesustrek

In How I Pray, Billy Graham wrote: “I heard about a young president of a company who instructed his secretary not to disturb him because he had an important appointment. The chairman of the board came in and said, “I … Continue reading →

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Two Hugs

Posted on May 3, 2016 by jesustrek

As soon as I saw a certain lady at church last Sunday, I went over and gave her a hug. She was sad because her sister-in-law had just lost a long battle with cancer. A hug was the least I … Continue reading →

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Works Every Time

Posted on April 27, 2016 by jesustrek

The keyless entry feature for my car stopped working a few weeks ago. This wasn’t too surprising, since my car is 17 years old. Nevertheless, I continued to try the keyless entry every time I approached my car to unlock it. Then, after … Continue reading →

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Limited Production

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jesustrek

There is a walnut tree near the end of the lane where I live. Although it still produces walnuts, the tree is not as productive as it could be. For one thing, there is a huge vine that has grown … Continue reading →

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Still Running

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jesustrek

Adrianne Haslet lost her left leg in the bombing that occurred near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Many thought that Haslet’s days of running marathons were over, but she proved them wrong. She entered the 2016 race, … Continue reading →

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Leading the Way

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jesustrek

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has apologized for his administration’s role in the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint. Furthermore, Snyder says that he will drink Flint water at home and at work for at least the next month to prove to … Continue reading →

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Finishing Strong

Posted on April 14, 2016 by jesustrek

Kobe Bryant played the final game of his long and illustrious career for the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and it was a memorable performance. Before the home crowd, Bryant led his team to a come-from-behind victory over the Utah … Continue reading →

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