Note: This blog post also appears on Leadership Couples. A number of months ago I had the privilege of interviewing a wonderful couple with an amazing story. It’s a beautiful story of redemption and restoration. Imagine growing up in an environment where your father is an alcoholic and a lousy role model. When you’re 11…
The value of peace means harmonious relations; freedom from disputes. Marriage Questions: Have you clearly defined what peace looks like for you and your spouse? What one thing can restore peace with your spouse like no other? Why that one? When you desire peace, what do you value most from your spouse? Have you told…
The value of order means bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage. Leadership Questions: Does everyone on your team know exactly what is expected of him or her? What needs to change to promote greater clarity of focus for your team? What principles have you established for your team to prioritize and make…
Todays quote is from Don Marquis, an American humorist, journalist, and author best remembered for creating the fictional characters “Archy and Mehitabel”. A great quote from Marquis is: “Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues; always insist on it in your subordinates.” I hope you can appreciate the humor in this quote, as it’s…
The value of precision means sharply exact or accurate; consistent; perfect conformity to fact or truth. Marketing Questions: Have you developed clear brand guidelines for your creative teams and marketing agencies? Who is charged with being the brand steward or “logo police” in your organization? What have you done to educate all employees, including management,…
The original version of this was posted on Leadership Couples, written by my wife Lori. This speaks to the differentiating value of Adventure, which means a wild and exciting undertaking; or risky activities. If you are ever feeling uncertain or ill equipped to handle your mission – from leading a youth group to leading your…
The value of relaxation means a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry. Marriage Questions: What’s the mental state you need to be in to fully enjoy a relaxing with your spouse? When is the best time of the week for you and your spouse to focus on relaxing together? What…
The value of gregariousness means seeking and enjoying being in crowds and socializing; or friendly. Leadership Questions: What drives your need to be social? What are the risks (and potential costs) of being too friendly with your team? How can you use your gregariousness to influence others in a positive, non-self-serving way? When socializing with…
Todays quote is from Saint Augustine, also known as Augustine of Hippo, a father of the church who was active 400 years after Christ. His writings were very influential in the development of Western Christianity. An insightful quote from Augustine is: “The single desire that dominated my search for delight was simply to love and…
The value of entertainment means an activity that is diverting and holds one’s attention; or very amusing. Marketing Questions: When a customer experience’s one of your entertaining activities or events, how would you define a “good experience” vs. a “great experience”? What one thing could you add to the current entertainment experience so that your…
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