The Myth About Kind Leadership
Kindness is often confused with weakness. In leadership, kindness actually requires courage. Kind vs Nice Leadership Nice leaders avoid conflict. Kind leaders address issues with honesty and respect. Accountability and Compassion Can Coexist Effective leaders set clear expectations, give honest feedback, and support growth — without humiliating others. A Leadership Reflection Ask yourself: Are you […]
The Misunderstood Meaning of Silence
Silence is often mistaken for agreement. In reality, it can hide fear, frustration, or resignation. When Employees Stop Speaking Up People go quiet when they feel unheard. Over time, silence replaces feedback, and disengagement replaces motivation. What Leaders Should Listen For Good leaders pay attention not only to words, but to patterns: Who no longer […]
Busy Doesn’t Always Mean Productive
Many professionals equate busyness with success. A packed calendar feels productive, but activity does not always lead to impact. Busyness is reactive. Productivity is intentional. Why Being Busy Feels Good — But Often Fails Busyness provides instant validation. Emails answered. Meetings attended. Tasks completed.But without direction, these actions rarely move us closer to meaningful goals. […]
Narrow Door
Yesterday’s Gospel (Luke 13:22–30) left me sitting with a question that has stirred many hearts throughout history: “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” It’s a question that naturally arises when we consider the weight of eternity and our place in God’s plan. But in his usual way, Jesus doesn’t answer with a number. […]
Eye of a Needle
As I journey through my early forties and actively plan for retirement, today’s Gospel strikes a deeply personal chord. Over the years, my wife and I have worked hard and, by God’s grace, have been able to invest in properties—fruits of our diligence and responsible stewardship. These investments symbolize our desire to provide stability and […]
Letting Go to Follow Christ
In today’s reading from Matthew 19:16-22, we encounter the rich young man who asks Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life. Though he has kept the commandments, Jesus invites him to go deeper — to let go of his possessions and follow Him. This moment reveals something profound: eternal life isn’t just about […]