How To Say “No”
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“until we start staying no to some things, we’ll never have time to pursue the really important things.” - Phil Cooke
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“until we start staying no to some things, we’ll never have time to pursue the really important things.” - Phil Cooke
“In general, surviving under difficult bosses involves a few universal strategies” - Phil Cooke
“Get comfortable with uncertainty. The future likely involves ambiguity and change across the social, technological, and economic landscapes. We’re already experiencing changes faster than at any time in history” - Phil Cooke
“What is Moses to do? What would you do? How should this dilemma be handled? Consider logic? Go on past decisions? ‘Phone a friend’?” - P&D
“First, let’s not be overly impressed with people. We can honor leaders for their service, but let’s save our high praises for the Lord Himself.” - Michael Brown
“Quality #1: Wisdom… Quality #2: Understanding…Quality #3: Justice…Quality #4: Humility…Quality #5: Self-control” - Kevin Deyoung
“God’s plan all along has been to use ordinary leaders to accomplish extraordinary things. His plan has been to use people of average ability to accomplish matters of eternal significance.” - Challies
“Great leaders are humble, know how to inspire and lead their team, and are prepared to take responsibility—whether it’s their fault or not.” - Phil Cooke
“It takes humility for an effective leader to step aside, for the leader to recognize that the mission is bigger than one person.” - Eric Geiger
“I offer this attempt to clarify what’s meant by ‘nonanxious presence’ and to provide recommendations for how we can help become such people ourselves.” - TGC
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