RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Leading relationally at all levels: self, family, teams.

  • MIGHT AS WELL

    Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics was interviewed in the Phoenix Suns locker room after winning an away game.  The Celtics ruled the NBA in the 70’s and 80’s with back to back championships (11 out of 13 seasons) He was asked why they were winning championships left and right. His response?  A classic one… … Continue reading

  • I’M NOT A DOG

    One time, when we were with Jenn in the grocery shopping, a conversation went like this… PAOLO: Ryan and Janina, para kayong aso at pusa. Please try to get along. RYAN: What dad? PAOLO: You guys are like cats and dogs. Please stop arguing. JANINA: I’m the cat and Ryan’s the dog. RYAN: NO! I’M… Continue reading

  • I'M NOT A DOG

    One time, when we were with Jenn in the grocery shopping, a conversation went like this… PAOLO: Ryan and Janina, para kayong aso at pusa. Please try to get along. RYAN: What dad? PAOLO: You guys are like cats and dogs. Please stop arguing. JANINA: I’m the cat and Ryan’s the dog. RYAN: NO! I’M… Continue reading

  • HE JUST WANTS MY STUFF

    “I don’t want to go to church because God’s going to ask for my stuff.” I’ve heard this time and time again.  And it’s been said in many different ways. No. 1, God doesn’t want your stuff, nor my stuff. He can’t even wear it,  put it on, or drive it. No. 2, God doesn’t… Continue reading

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  • STUMPED

    Discipline is such a major part of child training.  It is quite a challenge trying to balance grace and discipline. When Ryan was 3, he was disciplined for not obeying his mother. In an attempt to explain to a 3 year old that obeying is about pleasing God, Jenn said “If we obey, God is… Continue reading