We ALL make mistakes. We do and it's ok.

The question is what do we do when that happens? What's our approach post-error?

Do we own it? admit it? blame others?

How can we learn to lead through our mistakes?

Well, Moses teaches us a powerful lesson in owning our mistakes and we will build on that idea with the help of some business leaders and well-known commentaries.

This week's episode: 'On Owning Mistakes'

Happy learning!

What can we learn about preparation from the Priest who 'took out the trash' each day in the Tabernacle?

What can we learn about preparation from the Priests in the lead-up week to the inauguration of the Tabernacle in the desert?

Why do we need to prepare at all? What's the benefit? How does it help?

Let's learn!

Episode 26 of Coaching With The Bible: On Preparation

Welcome to Episode 25 of Coaching With The Bible!

Looking forward to Leviticus? 

OF COURSE YOU ARE! WHO WOULDN'T BE?!?

So, let me ask a question to start us off: What are 'Intentional' about in your life?

Are there things you do, practices you have that you are truly 'zoomed in' on and others not? Why is that so? 

How do you improve your practice of being more intentional and focused?

How is it taught to us in the bible and specifically from the animal sacrifices at the beginning of the Book of Leviticus (Vayikra)?

Oh, this is going to be fun (I promise!)

Happy learning!

As we did at the end of Genesis, I thought I'd share a short BONUS summary episode for Exodus as well entitled:

'Exodus: Upon Reflection II' 

Exodus included 10 episodes, and twice we strayed beyond the weekly reading to be mindful of upcoming holidays.

As I mentioned in our prior 'Upon Reflection' episode, reflecting gives us an opportunity to take a moment to appreciate, give gratitude, grow, and learn again both from what we did and did not do well the first time through this book.

We covered some key people and went 'deep' on the following topics:

1. Beginnings

2. Expectations & Excuses

3. Stubbornness

4. Complaining

5. Giving/Taking Advice

6. Empathy

7. Sacred Space

8. Finding Your Why

9. Crisis

10. Time Management

Another incredible list of topics, ideas, and people!

Take a listen for the key summary lesson from Exodus and looking forward to Book 3: Leviticus (Vayikra)

Happy Listening and learning! Thanks for being with me each week!

What do we mean when we say 'I don't have time'?

What do we mean when we say 'Time is money'?

What exactly are we 'managing' when we speak of 'time management'? Is that even possible?

How often do we think about the time we have, the time we use and the time we waste?

On this week's episode, we begin to explore the depths and reach of time, through a basic understanding of the 1st commandment handed to the People of Israel: The New Moon.

Why is that first? 

What does it mean for them and for us?

How does our understanding of that commandment help to guide us to better use of our own time?

So many questions, so little time! (see what I did there?!)

Enjoy!

How well do you handle a crisis? 

Are you calm, cool, and collected, or are you a mess?

Are you a manager at that moment or a leader?

How are we to deal with crises in our world?

What do the actions and reactions of Moses, Aaron, and the people teach us about crisis moments and what can we incorporate from the experts on the subject?

How can we (too!) not let a good crisis go to waste?

This week's episode (slightly long!) takes on the story of the Sin of the Golden Calf and the incredible leadership displayed by Moses in that moment.

Happy learning one and all!

The Book of Esther teaches us many things and perhaps none as great as the lesson of finding your why and purpose in life. We'll take a look at a key moment in the story when Esther and Mordechai 'discuss' her going to the King to save her people and what that meant for her in the moment and in history. 

How did that clarify Esther's 'why' and 'purpose' and how did Mordechai explain that to her in a way that clearly hit its mark?

That will take us to an important discussion on the concept of figuring out your why in life, why that's important, and how to set about doing it!

A little delayed this week. Sorry about that!

Happy learning and listening.

In this week's episode of Coaching Through the Bible, we discuss the idea of creating 'sacred space' in our lives to maximize and optimize our productivity. Our discussion uses the biblical Tabernacle designed by God, constructed by Moses, and contributed to by the People of Israel.

We will bring in ideas from 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport, in particular the design of the Eudaimonia Machine,  as well as some super interesting ideas from James Clear in his work 'Atomic Habits' on environmental design contributing to our inability to bring about remarkable results.

So, how do you create space in your life for productivity, spirituality, and overall growth?

What is your approach based on?

Is there anything in your spaces that specifically contributes to or detracts from your success?

Happy listening and learning! Celebrating Episode #20!!

Empathy is one of the characteristics that we ALL need to work on. While some of us are more naturally empathic, others (including me) are not.

So, what is empathy? How does it differ from sympathy? What are the limits of it and how do we grow it?

Enjoy!

In this week's episode, we dive into the super-interesting interaction between Jethro and Moses and we ask ourselves: have we ever been either of these two in a situation of giving or receiving advice?

Jethro arrives, he watches, he listens and then he dispenses incredible insight as to running a better, more efficient and effective judicial system and...Moses listens!!! and completely!!!

Amazing! Jump in and join me and as a bonus get an update on how I did with the 'no-complaining challenge'...

Celebrating our 18th episode!

See you inside!