Words matter. Really it's not the words per say but the intent behind the words. Words are the vehicle that can get you to where you want to go in life. However, it’s not enough to just speak your mind nor is it healthy to occult your true thoughts, feelings, and emotions. What is needed... Continue Reading →
It is evident; so much has changed. Even our work situations have shifted. As more companies are allowing work-at-home schedules and Zoom meetings we are finding a new phenomena of family “togetherness”. Families, more than ever, need to be mindful of each other, relate better to each other and really co-exist. Our ability to lead... Continue Reading →
Knowing what is right in all circumstances is a challenge. I believe the greater challenge is then the follow through:doing what is right. As a leader, our job is to figure out if what we are doing or plan to do or advise those coming behind us is right and then follow through and just... Continue Reading →
Join us for this week’s (pre-recorded) episode of EIS LIVE! 🎥 with special guests, Justin & Amanda McNeil 👏🏼! @justincmcneil & @amandacmcneil are parents, counselors, pastors, and have co-led alongside each other for two decades. They love being part of the EIS team and aim to equip people with hope and tools for greater impact... Continue Reading →
How often we ignore the signals and signs within our own hearts, and from others, that there is something in us that needs attention. Instead of listening to the criticism that someone may be giving us intently, we reject it as judgement, for example, throw the baby out with the bathwater, and disregard what we... Continue Reading →
What is true authority, and what is not? The simple answer is humility and pride. Do we desire to truly lead people in humble authority because I have been blessed with a mantle of understanding and talents, etc. that allow me to do so? Or do I desire to "lord over" people because I... Continue Reading →
As Bill Hoffman states in his book, "The Process," "Anyone or anything that controls our emotions imprisons us." This control is dysfunctional and lends itself to bondage. It's destructive, and ultimately, it's slavery to runaway emotions, whims, and notions of yourself and others. That doesn't sound very appealing, and yet so many get caught... Continue Reading →
The two ripped, muscular, chisel-faced boxers step into the ring. They are ready. The grueling practice is over and the chance to claim the victory is here. They studied the winning maneuvers, they became a student of their fellow boxer, implemented well thought out strategies and are in the arena prepared to gain another victory.... Continue Reading →
Don't you wish you could just "switch off" your insecurities? Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. But there is a way to work towards having it in the "off" position more than not... but it will require a few things... namely - work. For me, for example, my insecurities were deeply rooted in my past,... Continue Reading →
Where are you going in your life? What a loaded question... right? But valid! Many times we are kind of "floating", hoping for the best, coping with the rest, with no clear direction or pathway that we are following. This of course speaks to the "why" and "purpose" issue that we talk about regularly... and... Continue Reading →
