Category Archives: Leadership

The Right to Decide

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Coach Wooden and Bill Walton Star basketball player Bill Walton once told his legendary coach, John Wooden, that he didn’t have the right to tell him that he needed to get a haircut. Wooden responded, “But I have the right … Continue reading →

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Get Your MBA

Posted on March 2, 2011 by jesustrek

Dave Thomas Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendy’s restaurant chain, was always reminding his employees that they needed to have an MBA. He wasn’t referring to a Masters in Business Administration—he meant a Mop Bucket Attitude. He wanted the people … Continue reading →

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Another Appointment

Posted on February 19, 2011 by jesustrek

President James A. Garfield It is said that on President Garfield’s first Saturday in Washington as president, one of his advisors insisted that a meeting must be held the next morning in order to avert a national crisis. Garfield refused … Continue reading →

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Humble Enough to Shine

Posted on February 18, 2011 by jesustrek

During the days of the Civil War, a foreign diplomat who was visiting the White House was shocked to find President Lincoln shining his own shoes. The man informed the president that it was not the custom in his country … Continue reading →

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An Important Speech

Posted on January 27, 2011 by jesustrek

The King’s Speech is a British movie that tells the story of King George VI, who sought to overcome his serious speech impediment with the help of a speech therapist as World War II was unfolding in Europe. The plot … Continue reading →

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Knowing What to Do

Posted on January 21, 2011 by jesustrek

Someone once asked me why I never coached a basketball team at some level. I never had seriously thought about it. I do like the game, and I think I have a basic understanding of how it should be played. … Continue reading →

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Holding them Accountable

Posted on January 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Coach John Calipari of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has found an unusual way to motivate his players to give their best in practice. If they commit a serious basketball transgression, he makes them get on a … Continue reading →

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For the Good of the Team

Posted on December 28, 2010 by jesustrek

Even though the Cincinnati Bengals have two of the most talented receivers in football in Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco, the team has struggled through a horrible year. It seems that it takes more than skill to win ball games. … Continue reading →

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Warning Against Complacency

Posted on December 15, 2010 by jesustrek

Amos 6:1 says, “Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come!” This is a warning to the … Continue reading →

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Follow the Leader

Posted on November 17, 2010 by jesustrek

The children in The Family Circus cartoon were playing “follow the leader” when Billy told Dolly, “Okay, you can lead this time…as long as you go where I want.” That sounds like the attitude of many people in the church. … Continue reading →

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