Wisdom

Proverbs, Wisdom & the Benefits of Good Work

“So, I humbly offer these suggestions to you (and me): If you don’t know it’s true, don’t communicate it. If you can’t prove it, don’t assert it, forward it, tweet it, or text it.” - Ken Brown

“Sometimes I hear my boss promise things I know we can’t deliver. I know he’s just trying to reassure the client and land the sale…. I want to correct him, but I also want to respect him—especially in front of our clients. Is there a way to correct someone so gently it won’t be embarrassing?” - TGC

“Balance matters, because if you only deal with what’s in front of you, you’re not necessarily a leader – you’re a manager. However, if you get so distracted by your big ideas that you take your eye off what’s in front of you – you’re not a leader, you’re a failure.” - Phil Cooke

“In this modern era, this is all the more reason to stop ourselves, be ‘slow to speak’ and ‘slow to anger,’ and perhaps go to a trusted friend and ask, “Should I send this email/post this blog? How would you recommend I change it?’” - Alcorn

“I want to talk through a super common issue on the internet. I invite your wisdom and input; I also invite your prayer. Because I want and need—desperately need—divine wisdom for whether and how to answer all kinds of internet comments from all kinds of strangers with all kinds of perspectives.” - Mark Ward

“The real issue is twofold: what we should expect from God in this regard and what we should do with any invading impressions that come our way.” - Packer

“I’m sure more lessons will unfold as time goes on, but the important lesson is that during moments of crisis, there is always something for leaders to learn.” - Phil Cooke

“Tertullian once asked, ‘What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?’ His implied answer: ‘Nothing at all.’ But most other fathers like Justin Martyr, Augustine, and later Aquinas would answer, ‘Much in every way!’” - TGC