Relationships are challenging. Can I get an amen? At least they have been for me. For much of my life, I tended to react quickly—often without taking time to think or praythrough what was happening. I was also pretty confident that my take on a situation was the rightone. As you can imagine, that combination led to plenty of ruptures …

I used to think that success is a straight line: work hard, repeat what’s working, and eventually you’ll arrive at the next level. But one of the most important—and uncomfortable—truths about growth is this: What got you here won’t get you there. I discovered that the habits, skills, mindset, and strategies that helped me reach my current level of success …

Generosity is more than a noble action—it impacts emotional health, relationships, and spiritualgrowth. We would all likely agree that generosity as a virtue, modern research and Christianteaching together paint a compelling picture of how giving transforms every part of life. Christian psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud highlights this in The Law ofHappiness, connecting scientific research with timeless biblical …

According to Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, people generally fall into one of twogroups: those who take responsibility for their lives and those who don’t. That is thecentral theme of It’s Not My Fault. The doctors assert, with confidence drawn from both research and experience, that theinformation and guidance in this book will empower readers to transform not …

Dr. John Townsend defines entitlement: “Entitlement is the belief that I am exemptfrom responsibility, and I am owed special treatment.” He offers a sampledescription: “The man who thinks he is above all the rules. The woman who feelsmistreated and needs others to make it up to her.” In this book you will be able torecognize entitlement in others oneself. Key …

How Negative Thinking Impacts Leaders In Boundaries for Leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud emphasizes the crucial role leaders play in shapingthe internal thinking patterns of their people. One of the most destructive patterns is negativethinking, which must be actively managed — not tolerated — if a team is to be healthy andhigh-performing. Practical Steps Leaders Can Take Audit team meetings, internal …

Being loving is a wonderful virtue. Our world does need more love. However, when love become enabling it is harmful for both parties involved. When we have gone from loving to being enabling, also known as codependent, we are perpetuating problems in our relationships.  Codependents rescue people from the consequences of their actions. They interrupt the opportunity for a person …

9. Change your Beliefs  As you embark on this path of growth, you will find that forward movement exposes old belief systems and that will try to deter you from your goal. Remember this: No matter how pervasive those beliefs are in your head, they have nothing to do with future reality. Listen to how you talk to yourself, then …

5. Find Models We cannot easily do what we have never seen done. Find models; these can be people you know well, like mentors, friends, coaches. They can be people you watch through studying their stories and seeing how they behave. It is this watching and initating that takes this a step further than #1 (Don’t Go it Alone). It’s …