That Which Matters

This is part two of a series on authority and leadership. Specific examples are cited about people who used their influence to positively impact others or to bring safety and assurance during tumultuous times.

The concept of authority is often associated with a negative connotation. Images come to mind of people who are overly bossy, haughty, and who feel entitled and superior. This is the first of a two-part series in looking at the many angles of leadership and influence.

A community should be a refreshing and healthy atmosphere. Unfortunately, there are many people who have found themselves to be a part of one, whether religious in nature or for other purposes, that crosses boundaries. This is part two of a series on identifying and addressing the signs and attributes of such communities and experiences.

A community should be a refreshing and healthy atmosphere. Unfortunately, there are many people who have found themselves to be a part of one, whether religious in nature or for other purposes, that crosses boundaries. This episode assists in identifying and addressing signs to analyze the health of communities that you may be apart of.

Can you recall when you were a child, taking part in imaginary play and making attempts to do and be anything that you wanted? Somewhere in the sea of those experiences are untapped dreams or worse: ones that were stomped on and thwarted before they ever had the opportunity to flourish. Some of those dreams have fallen asleep or gone into a deep coma. This episode will help you to remember, discover, and awaken those dreams once again.

A four letter word that is meant to be so positive can be one of the most fearful concepts: hope. It is loaded with emotion and remnants of past trauma for many, while existing on the heels of the comfort of predicable disappointments.

Romance is an area of interest for many people, but relational success patterns is often much less studied. This part two series discusses how to select, sustain and develop healthy romantic partnerships.

Romance is an area of interest for many people, but relational success patterns is often much less studied. This two part series discusses how to select, sustain and develop healthy romantic partnerships.

Guilt is a human response to mistakes that are made or reactions that we regret. Guilt says, "I did something and I feel bad about it." Shame says, "There is something wrong with me." There is nothing productive or healthy that comes from shame. We all have experienced it in the past but must be diligent in removing it from our lives.

There is no doubt that the art of mentoring another person proves to be tremendously impactful. Imparting to one another in our areas of successes and wisdom is one of the greatest things we can do. This episode will allow you to reflect on those people who mentored you, formally and informally, and to challenge you to do the same.

The book referenced in this episode is, "Thank You, Mr. Falker" by Patricia Polacco.