AWARENESS

I think awareness is a good thing.  There is so much going on in the world around us its easy to miss what is actually going on.  With our nature constantly telling us to take care of ourselves first and ignore our surroundings at all cost, its no wonder evil and injustice is rampant in our world. 

A great organization that “get’s” this is charity:  water Scott Harrison and his team have done an amazing job bringing awareness to a cause that many Americans would just assume ignore.

I have been following charity for awhile and am always inspired when I see the work that is getting done.  The stats are staggering, the story’s are breathtaking, the proof is there.  Today, as I skimmed through some of the pictures they had on display I was gripped again.  Here they are:

The things we care about, the things that move us, the things that we cant stop thinking about… those things are personal.  We are aware because its our reality. 

Now for a tough question:  If these pictures were the reality, if in your home town you had to walk miles to the nearest water source to fetch water that would kill you and your family, would that be tolerable?  It’s easier to ignore, but when its personal, when its you, you are aware.  Help raise the awareness, charity:  water does a great job as do many other non-profits.  Follow them, share in their story, I believe you will be inspired to take part.

mitch

I Dare You!

I ran across this thought this morning and I propose it as a challenge for you today...

Treat every person you meet today like they are the most important person in the world.  

Simplicity

Return to simplicity: 

Simplification is about de-cluttering your life.  It's not just de-cluttering our homes and spaces.  It's simplifying our mental and emotional realms.  It's shedding the baggage of self-limiting beliefs and constant mental chatter.  It's finding some quietude in your life.  - Zen Habits

I admit I'm not the best at this but I do enjoy life, and a key to enjoying life is keeping it simple.  Mentally and emotionally my challenge is to stay centered.  So do you need to find some Quietude?  You will never regret it.  Peace Be With You

Mitch

Another Meeting?

I strongly believe that if you fail to plan, yes say it with me, YOU PLAN TO FAIL.  This is huge to me.  I have had the opportunity to lead several ministry teams that in my estimation were doing some pretty cool stuff.  In each case MEETINGS are a big part of being a part of a team.  I have never really had a problem with this, although I do see the perspective that some people carry, which says why meet so much when there is so much to do.  In other words why am I going to another meeting when I should be working (and everyone said, "AMEN").  O.k. I understand where your coming from, trust me I've sat through my share of bad, long meetings.  But I also understand the value of a good meeting.

I think its important for any leader to really think through every scheduled meeting.  What is the purpose of that meeting?  Who should attend that meeting?  How long should that meeting be?  And then stick too it.  I mean honestly can you blame your team for dreading some of the meetings you make them set threw?

It's important to keep your meetings engaging and on target.  Each individual should carry the same passion and concern for whatever it is that you are meeting about.  Which will make the outcome of that meeting that much better.  Some meetings will always be painful, its the necessary evil.  But make it a goal to have meetings that matter, that make a difference, and that people want to be a part of.  

You say:  "Meeting vs. Working"  

I say:  "Meeting is Working"    (my wife called me a nerd for that one)

Mitch

Got Goals?

I have set a goal for myself.  It is my goal to post consistent entries on this blog.  For some, that may not seem to lofty, and others of you probably understand.  This is my first crack at this blog thing and I want it to stick.  I think its important to be specific and open about the goals that you set.  For me I need consequences if I don't live up too my commitments.  I am not the best goal setter, but am getting better at it.  What about you?  Do you have goals?  Weekly goals, monthly, yearly?  I strongly believe if we aim at nothing we hit that target, but when we give ourselves something to aim at, a goal, amazing things can happen.  Keep dreaming, keep setting goals.

Mitch