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Monday, October 18, 2010
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Leaving Blogger--but not going far!
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Annalisa
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
What are you really living for?
When does a “good thing” become the “ultimate thing” and results in some form of idolatry? Let me ask it another way. What are you really living for? Alfred Adler (an Austrian medical doctor, psychologist) says if you really want to know what you are living for, look at your nightmares. What thing if it were absent might take away your very desire to go on with life? That “thing” may be on the path to becoming the “ultimate thing.”
Lately, hurting people are finding their way to Altruistic Leadership. They hear about us through our broadcast, through their church, through their friends—with a large percentage coming because they have been displaced, primarily through work, and are asking very deep questions that without that type of experience they may not have asked nor had the courage to ask.
What I find is that the position (or the job—recall what that stands for) gave them worth and value, which is a good thing. However, when the “good thing” (in this case the job) became the “ULTIMATE THING” that’s bad news because the job became an idol.
In psychological terms, an idol is the thing you get your identity from. In Bible terms, an idol is the thing you’re turning to for your righteousness. When the idol is removed, the invitation for anger, bitterness, depression, discouragement, fear & anxiety and a host of other emotions invade. Fear & anxiety (and their brethren) are defused by knowledge.
Stay tuned to Take-A-Lesson for the month of December. You have asked that we revisit topics like this post with experts in the field of work & life.
In October, we are re-launching our site, which will have key resources for career management and leadership enhancement.
IN ADDITION, our workshops are being expanded to serve more regional areas with experts coming into the workshop for up-close and personal interactions.
Stay connected by sharing this blog with others, becoming a fan, or following us.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events
Lately, hurting people are finding their way to Altruistic Leadership. They hear about us through our broadcast, through their church, through their friends—with a large percentage coming because they have been displaced, primarily through work, and are asking very deep questions that without that type of experience they may not have asked nor had the courage to ask.
What I find is that the position (or the job—recall what that stands for) gave them worth and value, which is a good thing. However, when the “good thing” (in this case the job) became the “ULTIMATE THING” that’s bad news because the job became an idol.
In psychological terms, an idol is the thing you get your identity from. In Bible terms, an idol is the thing you’re turning to for your righteousness. When the idol is removed, the invitation for anger, bitterness, depression, discouragement, fear & anxiety and a host of other emotions invade. Fear & anxiety (and their brethren) are defused by knowledge.
Stay tuned to Take-A-Lesson for the month of December. You have asked that we revisit topics like this post with experts in the field of work & life.
In October, we are re-launching our site, which will have key resources for career management and leadership enhancement.
IN ADDITION, our workshops are being expanded to serve more regional areas with experts coming into the workshop for up-close and personal interactions.
Stay connected by sharing this blog with others, becoming a fan, or following us.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Not without meaning!
The caterpillar that lies inside the cocoon will never become the beautiful butterfly if someone cuts open the cocoon prematurely. The struggle itself allows the butterfly to emerge as a strong, new creature of nature. Understand how necessary this process is. That is why we are allowed to experience difficult, often life-changing events.
Join us on September 24 as we welcome Ron Allen, Chairman of the National African American Insurance Association. Ron has a 25-year history of leadership during very challenging times. His story of perseverance is encouraging and his leadership lesson will help you through the challenging moments we all face. Click this area to learn more.
~Annalisa
~Annalisa
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Problem or Fact of Life
"Decide if what you're facing is a problem or a fact of life. A problem is something we can do something about; a fact of life is something we must accept. If it is a true problem with a solution, then we move to the answer phase. Problems are just like knots ---- they have a process for untying. We must determine which part moves first. When that is done, then we put the process into a time frame and start developing as many options as possible. " Fred Smith from Breakfast with Fred -- one of the greatest leadership resources I've encountered. Add it to your toolkit!
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