GreatRidge Station

Reflections on "Equip, Delignt, Exhort, Encourage, Part 1

Launching season 4 with a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage.

This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast.

Thanks to a technology upgrade, I think the new season sounds a bit better--and warmer. I'd love to know what you think.

Works cited: The Path

Life May Not Be A Journey

This episode takes on the question of life as a journey, with reflections on Red Lake, and why your life may be more like a Baker, Farmer, Soldier, Navigator, Monk, Negotiator/Peacemaker, or Butler--and why those patterns of life matter.

My hope is that next season will find me back in my normal studio setting. Thanks for your patience with the sound quality--there's only so much that digital tools can do.

The Summer Day, Mary Oliver -- with thanks to the Library of Congress.

Dealiing In Hope

Leaders are supposed to be dealing in hope, but why that's difficult when an organization goes off the rails. When that happens, despair is the result.

Who's Holding the Baton

Sometimes you need to be the mentor, and sometimes you need to be the mentee. Either way, that baton is not going to pass itself.

What Makes You Do The Right Thing?

Personal Moral Development has three tiers--where do you find yourself?

• Bill George—True North 

• Rich Mullins—Creed

 

What Shapes You

Your decisions may not be your own, thanks to normativity and the way culture shapes our thinking. A few tips for leaders on facing life's conundrums.

Sources mentioned:

• Brooks, David, The nuclear family was a mistake. Atlantic Monthly
• Smith, James K. A., You are what you love: The spiritual power of habit.

Managing Time and Metrics

After a longer-than-expected Easter Break, GreatRidge Station is back on track. If you find yourself in the situation of leading a remote team, you'll want to think about how you do that--and how you track success. Suddenly, this content is even more relevant, in light of COVID-19.

Leading Remotely

Tales from the field: Leading virtual teams requires some self-discipline, and a few practices that every leader ought to master.

Review Your Year Now

Plan ahead by planning behind. There are methods and tools for making real progress toward your goals--if you know what they are.

Here's the link to the article from Sister Mary Catherine Perry -- She's been social distancing for 29 years

Preparing for the Unexpected

This episode was originally planned about 3 months ago, and it seems particularly relevant now. A few pertinent thoughts on how leaders can prepare for the unexpected.