I really needed what God did in and through our gathering yesterday. I hope it was beneficial to you as well. Chad lead us in a united time of worship. Eugene served us so faithfully with announcements :) I offered some muddled thoughts. Renee shared some scripture that God laid on her heart... it was appropriate for our gathering, but in hindsight I didn't respond as thoroughly as needed. Then we simply humbled ourselves before God through prayer. I trust that God worked in and through us in spite of our/my limitations.
I've been fighting a cold for the last couple days and it hit my head/sinuses yesterday afternoon... good times! I'm a huge baby when I get sick and Angela is more than gracious. Having some down time allowed me to read a book by Jim Collins called "Good to Great". It's a pop-business/leadership book from 2001 that makes some good observations about companies that went from average to leaders in their industry. I always get a cheeky smile when the world discovers Biblical truth and then claims like it's new or now credible.
Here's what Jim Collins and his research discovered:
- 10 out of the 11 leaders (CEO's) of great companies weren't hired from outside, but rose from within.
- Those same leaders weren't charismatic or egocentric, but were humble and exhibited an unwavering will towards to the company's goal.
- The great companies were not just focused on what they were about, but paid just as much attention to what not to do and what to stop doing.
- Great companies put the right people in the right spots.
- Great companies stay focused while cultivating an environment of honesty and not sugar-coating reality.
- In the great companies, there was a culture of disciplined people resulting in great performance and less bureaucracy.
- Real and sustainable growth happens from steadfastness, not gimmicks or shortcuts.
I hope you have a great week!
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