January 14, 2016,
The 2012 Leadership Summit represented a turning point in my life. When Jim Collins spoke it was my "light bulb" moment. I began to grasp the importance of what all had transpired in our lives and I began to understand that we were indeed the recipients of a Blessed Event and that I have a God-given responsibility to make sure the importance of that event is honored. What God has given cannot be squandered. LORD, I give you my life. Use me. Glory to God forever.
Here are excerpts from Jim Collins' lecture:
Additional notes from the 2012 Leadership Summit:
Condoleeza Rice ~ It is a privilege (!) to struggle. Romans 5. Abraham Lincoln quote: "driven to our knees." We can make a difference, not a world as is, but as it should be.
Beware of people who say, "with all due respect." Dangerous person. Someone willing to do almost anything... aggressors.
Quote from our Pastor ~ "We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. We need to be the shoulders for those to stand on that come after us.
Pranitha Timothy ~ "Feeble... but able in God's hands." We are called to serve. Being humble does not mean God won't call us to do something that requires great strength. Our lives are God's and not our own. Radical Truth—God is good. No matter what—GOD IS GOOD!! We know God is Good—so we have hope.
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The 2012 Leadership Summit represented a turning point in my life. When Jim Collins spoke it was my "light bulb" moment. I began to grasp the importance of what all had transpired in our lives and I began to understand that we were indeed the recipients of a Blessed Event and that I have a God-given responsibility to make sure the importance of that event is honored. What God has given cannot be squandered. LORD, I give you my life. Use me. Glory to God forever.
Here are excerpts from Jim Collins' lecture:
Think about an event in your life:
What is the role of luck? Luck... or better stated—Miracle
- You didn't cause it
- It had significant consequences (good or bad)
- Element of surprise
Miracle
What do you do with the event (miracle)? Mediocre squanders it. Bad cycles, cancer (or in our case lawsuit), can bring out the best. It is not about stuff. It is about love, people, and at the top—God. What is your R.O.M. Return on Miracle. What is my responsibility to get the very most out of this bad event?
- You didn't cause it
- It has consequences
- Surprise
If you are granted a miracle you don't dare squander it. Greatness is a matter of conscious choice.
(LORD, thank you for the miracle of Jane E. Wolfe and this lawsuit—this Blessed Event that was totally unexpected. LORD, I will not squander it.)
An organization is not truly great unless it is great without you.
- Superior performance is relative to why you were put on earth
- Distinctive impact on others
- Lasting endurance
"Be great—not because of what you will get but because it must be done!!"
There was a shift in my understanding and thinking that day. The ground work was being laid for what was to come. We now understand it was an integral part of the NEW BEGINNING. Two years later more understanding came. See LORD – What Am I to Do?; The LORD Answers!; and I Didn't Know—BUT GOD DID!
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Additional notes from the 2012 Leadership Summit:
Condoleeza Rice ~ It is a privilege (!) to struggle. Romans 5. Abraham Lincoln quote: "driven to our knees." We can make a difference, not a world as is, but as it should be.
Beware of people who say, "with all due respect." Dangerous person. Someone willing to do almost anything... aggressors.
Quote from our Pastor ~ "We stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. We need to be the shoulders for those to stand on that come after us.
Pranitha Timothy ~ "Feeble... but able in God's hands." We are called to serve. Being humble does not mean God won't call us to do something that requires great strength. Our lives are God's and not our own. Radical Truth—God is good. No matter what—GOD IS GOOD!! We know God is Good—so we have hope.
Mario Vega ~ When values differ, paths separate and rarely do paths cross again. Example: Samuel and Saul
- Denial—pain was so deep that truth was hard to take. God's decision was final.
- Depression—Saul was not who he appeared to be. He did not have a respect for God; truth was revealed.
- Acceptance—have to come to terms with truth.
Do not avoid doing what is right. Don't get stuck in the regret/grieving. Lift you eyes to the hills. Every right decision strengthens influence. Be strong. Live with integrity—the LORD is with you. At the core of it all—TRUST.
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