Einstein once confessed that he had learned how not to invent something. Thomas Edison registered 1,093 U.S. patents, and many …
Never Give Up
West Point, the United States Military Academy in New York, has a very demanding four-year program. Thousands of young people …
The Matter of Choice
This is about deciding what to do with our lives. In my case, the decision was relatively easy. One morning, …
A Healthy Team
What is a good team? Two words come to mind: cooperation and responsibility. We want every team in the church …
Growth Through Struggle
Chianti, Italy, is world-renowned for its vineyards and excellent wine. A traveler who was staying there for a while once …
Meaningful and Worthwhile
People today often ask themselves whether what they are doing is meaningful and worthwhile. I think this is an important …
The Result of Greed
When I first started my Institute, Dr. Melvin gave me two important pieces of advice. First, he told me, “You …
A Special Lecture at Graduation
I gave two special lectures to the graduating class. One was about “The Fish and the Pond,” and the other …
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation
As I have observed over the years, the needs of people change as they mature. About fifteen years ago, many …
Leadership & Management
Leadership is for the future—tomorrow. Management is for the present—today. Leadership asks, “Where are we going?” Management asks, “What must …