How many consultants does it take to change a lightbulb? No one knows, because they never get past the feasibility study. I’ve had good and bad experiences with consultants and can share with you some suggestions as to when to use them and when to avoid them. The term ‘consultant’ captures a wide range of services, [...]
It Couldn’t Be Done
Leaders are change agents, and change agents always attract naysayers. How do you know when to persevere and when to give up? I have some ideas, but first here’s a little inspirational encouragement. On July 28th, 1980, Bob Farrow read this poem on CFCA radio and I was so impressed by it I had him send [...]
The journey is the destination
Before I left on my sabbatical trip, someone said to be curious and to enjoy the moments. On Thursday I drove up the coast north of Sydney intending to visit Waratahpark Earth Sanctuary, where I could see samples of Australian wildlife in their natural habitats. I plugged the name into my GPS, found it in [...]
Speaking with authority! A tale of an ambassador and a receptionist
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:2-29 My phone rang at 5:40 Tuesday night and a voice said, “John, my name is [first name only] and I am on staff [...]
A bold strategy in play
I’m writing a post that will be up in a few minutes, but I just found this and it is hilarious!! All you leaders out there, here is a great encouragement to boldly innovate what no one has done before. I doubt this trick (which was ruled legal) will ever work again, but for this [...]
Rev. John Pellowe, MBA, DMin
