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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Sharp Skills Discusses Vision

We all Have dreams and things that we see ourselves doing in the future. Much of this is from God. Yet it can be frustrating while undergoing the process that will allow us to get to the destination we envision. I experience the same feelings and I offer insight in this new vlog on how to overcome impatience during the waiting period.


Thursday, April 21, 2011

Killing the Critical Spirit


If you would be real with yourself, you've had a critical spirit (or attitude) before. I've had it and have recently dealt with it and hate it! A critical attitude is the essence of what we like to call "a hater". It's not cool to be a hater, nor does it feel good when we see that we are operating from this mindset. It usually comes when we see someone doing their thing, in front of  people and being praised for it. We start thinking, I can do that better or we find every reason why their presentation sucks because we either lack the courage or ability to do it too. If you are like me, you hate being critical. It drains precious energy, creativity, relationships, opportunities, and dishonors God. So how do you deal with a critical spirit? You have to find your realm of influence and begin to work within it. A lot of the bad attitude comes from us having things/ideas we want to present, but feeling like we don't have permission to do so with a certain group of people. All of us have a realm of influence that we are made to reach and it can be frustrating when your influence isn't being utilized. If you find the place/people you are supposed to reach and step out and actually do it, then you won't deal with being critical as much. If you are pursuing your vision, then you won't have as hard of time supporting others in theirs because your mind will be too occupied with what you got going on! So take some time to find your realm of influence (or begin to operate in it once again if you already know what it is). Once you do, your face will brighten and your outlook on what others are doing won't be so negative.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Dying to Self


I have very recently entered into a phase of "life" where I am witnessing my own death. What I'm referring to is the death of my selfish will, mindset, and way of doing things. Dying is not a fun process but it is mandatory if you truly wish to be great. I have become acquainted with several leaders that are around the same age as me who are either just as sharp (no pun intended) or sharper then me.I'm not used to that. I am accustomed to being the HPIC (Head Person In Charge), but I've pretty much been assigned to the back seat. At first I was a little distraught over this, but I just came to realize how good this is for me. Also, being around other highly capable leaders will make me a better one. So I have been learning to shut my mouth and listen to others more, even humble myself to receive instruction from those the same age as me or younger (tough pill to swallow). God is allowing me to experience what others have experienced with me, at my job I am managing people twice my age (I know that's a bummer). Needless to say, I am becoming better through this dying process and will be ready to go hard after my flesh (worldly nature) is completely pulverized.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Keep Building...


Whenever you are building something that is God inspired, you should expect opposition to come. Pastor Wayne Chaney said, "All great leaders have to learn how to function well through adversity". Trouble comes with the territory when you are about Kingdom Business. Even those that are not about Kingdom Business experience their share of problems when they are constructing something great to behold. One of the most difficult obstacles to get over is our natural emotions. We must learn to process our natural emotions from a supernatural perspective less we give in to a downward spiral of depression and a defeated attitude. We must stay at the wall that we have been positioned on at all cost. Great leaders recognize that they are  part of something bigger than themselves and other people depend on their strength. This is not to say that leaders are not allowed to grieve, but as Pastor Wayne Chaney said "great leaders cry while continuing to move at the same time". Pain, change, opposition, highs, lows, and everything in between will hit us in this life, but if we are able to keep building what we were destined to, then we will realize true greatness.