by joncook | Jul 22, 2010 | Thinking
One of the greatest sources of inspiration that I’ve come across over the last year is TED Talks. TED is igniting some of the most thought-provoking discussions relevant to our world today. The annual TED Conference is held in Long Beach, CA and other TED...
by joncook | Jul 21, 2010 | Leadership, Purpose
It’s safe to say that, for the most part, negative critics can be some of the least liked people ever. It seems like their lot in life is to predict your shortcomings, remind you of past mistakes, and be at the ready to point out when you screw up. ...
by joncook | Jul 20, 2010 | Leadership, Purpose
Last week I read a blog post about someone’s recent visit to North Point Community Church in Atlanta, pastored by Andy Stanley. The main theme of the post was the author’s struggle with the “mega church” feel of North Point. For whatever...
by joncook | Jul 19, 2010 | Everyday Life, Faith Journey
I saw a license plate while I was driving around Denver yesterday. It was one of those vanity license plates, which are always fun to try to figure out. This one’s message was all about ripping on a popular baseball pitcher. There was no mistaking the...
by joncook | Jul 16, 2010 | Friday List
Happy Friday! Hope you have a great weekend. Old Spice has done it again. Swan dive. I saw Despicable Me on Wednesday night. Great movie, especially if you like unicorns. It’s good to know that even with the YMCA changing their name to the “Y”,...
by joncook | Jul 13, 2010 | Leadership
How hard is it to follow a leader you barely know? How hard is it to trust a leader that you barely know? People have to buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. There isn’t a foundation of trust and history with the team members. That is one of...
by joncook | Jul 9, 2010 | Friday List
Happy Friday everyone! Whatever your plans are for the weekend, I hope you enjoy the Friday List to start off. Andres Cantor can make any sport exciting. Walk into Wal-Mart. Pick up a phone on one of the support pillars. Dial #96. Congrats, you’re now on the...
by joncook | Jul 4, 2010 | Everyday Life
I’m taking a break today from the Shift reflections to celebrate Independence Day. Today I plan on celebrating my freedom as an American but more importantly as a believer in Christ. It’s easy to take both of them for granted and I thank God for the...
by joncook | Jul 1, 2010 | Purpose
After reading a great post by Michael Hyatt, I agree with his purpose for blogging. For all of the articles, blogs, books, and conversations that I read and am involved in, I want to be able to openly reflect and archive my own thoughts and reactions to them. There...