by joshuarivers | Oct 9, 2012 | Education, Leadership, Personal Growth
QBQ (The Question Behind the Question) addresses the attitude behind these kind of statements. They represent a victim mentality. They shift the responsibility and the blame to others. There is no sense of personal accountability. “It’s not my job” Are you part of the...
by joshuarivers | Oct 4, 2012 | Misc.
Trust is an amazing thing. We take it for granted too much, but trust is something that must be given. It is something that must be earned. Like many things, it is also difficult to rebuild after it is broken. By definition, trust is “confidence in and reliance on...
by joshuarivers | Oct 1, 2012 | Leadership, Misc., Personal Growth
A while back, I started listening to podcasts as part of my weekly routine. Since January, I have used Stitcher to listen to them. Here is a list of the top 10 podcasts that I listen to regularly and links to their website and/or Twitter. 1. The Dave Ramsey Show...
by joshuarivers | Sep 24, 2012 | Leadership, Misc., Personal Growth
Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. And the sun stood still, and the moon...
by joshuarivers | Sep 17, 2012 | Personal Growth
Last night at church, we had a visiting preacher bring a message based on the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. I, and many others, have been praying for Chelsea Smith – the step-daughter of Chris LoCurto. I began thinking and praying for them throughout...