The paradox of servant leadership My high school student leadership days have been very instrumental in shaping my beliefs about leadership in general. As a former student-athlete (my dad bod says hello to my former self! Haha!), I felt that effective leadership meant outworking (not necessarily outperforming) teammates who are more talented than me. I […]
Open-minded doubt vs close-minded doubt Oxford Languages define doubt as a “feeling of uncertainty”. If we are to be honest about it, aren’t we living in a life full of uncertainty? Prayers and sayings often characterize doubt as the opposite of faith, as if doubt is a sin in itself. Open-minded doubt, to me, is […]
Wisdom “And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.” In other words, the Word Incarnate walked into the entrance of human wisdom. How profound would it be to view wisdom as the accumulation of insights, acts, and faith? John 10:22-30. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. [DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION […]
From hire-then-fire to foster-and-prosper The rapidly changing business landscape necessitates a shift in management strategies. The traditional hire-and-fire mentality is no longer effective for building sustainable, successful businesses (see: recent layoffs in tech). A more humanistic approach, focusing on fostering growth and prosperity, is essential for long-term success and for a more meaningful kind of […]
Quality of processes It’s easy to hyperfocus on outcomes regardless of the quality of processes. A beginner guitarist, in trying to bite more than they can chew, may pull-off an acceptable sounding riff but develop bad habits. A basketball player may think that as long as the shot goes in the shooting form is good. […]
The power of words The rise of generative AI has made it easier to fill pages and spaces with words. Although I understand that writers may feel that their job is threatened, I feel that there is a real opportunity to separate those who can only vomit words versus those who can meaningfully articulate words […]
Pursuing spiritual nourishment The pursuit of spiritual nourishment is a lifelong journey that extends beyond the boundaries of individual practices such as prayer or meditation. It involves engaging in meaningful actions and devoting ourselves to something greater than our own personal needs and desires. Both the thrill and the challenge of this journey lie in […]
Fulfilling promises and authenticity Be careful of overpromising then underdelivering – this is BS. If we are to err on the side of caution, it’s better to underpromise then overdeliver. However, too much of this can breed a sense of false humility. But how great is a person who knows what they can promise and […]
Hangry for food for the soul My wife has developed this sixth sense where she can tell if I’m hangry (hungry + angry). Or maybe it is obvious to her, but to me it is not immediately so. She’ll notice that I am more irritable and impatient. But to me, I feel… Normal? Or I’m […]
Who are we working with? We often focus on our work and goals, which are important in any team. But we shouldn’t forget that the real heart of teamwork is the people we work with. We should always ask ourselves, “Who are we working with?” The beauty of teamwork comes from connecting with our teammates. […]