Category Archives: Coaching

Life advice

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

This is so well said! Continue reading →

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Advice I need to hear

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

A friend told me about a list a man keeps with him to help him keep perspective. check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Change, Coaching, Comfort, Complaining, Counseling, Deception, Defeat?, Despair, discouraged, Discouragement, Encouragement, Victory, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Three approaches to communication and leadership

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Sometimes we’re not seeing the results we desire in relationships because we fail to recognize that different situations call for different approaches to communication and leadership. Continue reading →

Posted in Church Leadership, Coach, Coaching, Communication, Community, Conflict, Counseling, Difficult people, Discernment, Disciple-making, Elders, elders in the Church, Family life, Fellowship, Leadership, Marriage, Relationships, Small Group leaders, Speech, Teenagers, Wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A word to Christian leaders and counselors

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

It would be impossible to adequately prepare young leaders for handling the many issues encountered in ministry today. Continue reading →

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Rutgers’ Sandusky

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

  There are so many fine examples of dedicated leadership in the world of coaching. Occasional ignominious and bizarre figures like Mike Rice (former Rutger’s mens basketball coach) and Jerry Sandusky (former Penn State football coach) are sad exceptions to the many … Continue reading →

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Counseling the whole person

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Humans are complex beings and our fall from God’s will for us has badly complicated our existence. We experience brokenness on every level of life. Our complexity involves deficiencies in every area of life and each area overlaps with the others.  … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts on three stories

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Penn State University
 
The guilty verdict against former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky offered measured closure to wounds that painfully reopened with Judge Louis Freeh’s report on Penn state’s handling of the Sandusky case. The significant and tragic failures … Continue reading →

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Insecure leaders are dangerous

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

5 Reasons leaders sometimes make leading about themselves? Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Antagonists, Church Leadership, Coach, Coaching, Counseling, Elders, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors | 2 Comments

Thoughts from a great coach

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Wisdomforlife

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. … Continue reading →

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Lessons on Leadership:

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Wisdomforlife

By Steve Cornell If good is good enough, don’t follow this advice To lead people from being good to being great requires inspiration. Good leaders inspire others toward greatness through their leadership style. Rarely is this accomplished through a negative … Continue reading →

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