Category: Parentship

Have you ever heard the expression, you could not carry a tune in a bucket.  Well, I am the guy that does not even have a bucket for that tune.  I was not blessed with a singing voice and that is why I have always had an appreciation for those who can sing.  Recently I had a chance to attend a choir concert at our local high school where my niece performed.  We were lucky enough to be in the audience as each grade had the chance to showcase what they had been working on this year.  We heard some talented groups perform some great songs. Don’t worry, I won’t sing them for you.  One of the things that stood Read more…

     One of my favorite authors is leadership expert John Maxwell.  One of the things he teaches that has always stuck with me is that everything rises and falls based off of leadership.  Behind every strong organization or team is a strong leader who is there driving and serving those members of the organization.  The family is the same way in the need for leadership.  Have you ever thought of your role in your family as being the leader of the family.  Some families have partnership leaders some have a sole leader but any strong organization needs someone who is guiding the group through the ups and downs they encounter.      There is an often debated skill of a manager Read more…