Coaching The Bible

'We are only as blind as we want to be.' --Maya Angelou ---------------------- #208: On Turning A Blind Eye Today, we’re digging into the sneaky leadership trap of turning a blind eye . Why do even the most brilliant leaders sometimes ignore the obvious? We’ll unpack the underlying psychology, from ancient wisdom to modern boardrooms, showing how easy it is to slip into willful blindness—a...

'What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.’ — Aristotle ----------------------------------- #207: On Strategic Restraint This week on "Coaching the Bible," we’re exploring Strategic Restraint —the surprising leadership strategy that’s all about knowing when not to act . Drawing on examples from George Washington and the biblical King of Israel, we’ll look at ho...

“𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥.” — William Bruce Cameron ------------------------------- #𝟮𝟬𝟲: 𝗢𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 We’re diving deep into the often-overlooked world of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. Have you ever wondered why some leaders excel in roles that don’t have a clear-cut path to success? It's not what you think... Whether you’re man...

"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘵." – Peter Drucker ------------------------------ #𝟮𝟬𝟱: 𝗢𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 This week’s episode of "Coaching the Bible" is all about 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. How do you balance ambitious goals with the practical realities of your organization? We’re exploring this essential skill through the lens of historical and contemporary l...

'𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬.' --Dalai Lama ---------------------------------------- #𝟮𝟬𝟰: 𝗢𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 Life doesn’t always go according to plan. But great leaders know how to adapt and thrive, even when things don’t turn out as expected. This week on 'Coaching the Bible,' we're exploring how to lead whe...

'Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and effect.' -- Ralph Waldo Emerson ---------------------------------------- #203: On Cause & Effect This week on "Coaching the Bible," we unravel the mysteries of cause and effect in leadership. ↪️ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 how to pinpoint the true origins of your challenges and transform them into stepping stones f...

'The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.' --Marcus Aurelius ---------------------------------- Ready to turn revenge into your secret weapon for success? This week on "Coaching the Bible," we explore the emotion and power of revenge and how negative emotions can become your greatest allies. Consider this: You want 'revenge'. You're angry, upset,...

'When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.' --German Proverb ------------------------- #201: On Character & Reputation Welcome to this week’s episode! We explore the powerful dynamics of character and reputation in leadership. Learn from the compelling story of Pinhas and Zimri. Discover how actions shape public p...

'Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't.' --Bill Nye ------------------------ #200: On Learning From Unconventional Sources This week on "Coaching the Bible," we celebrate our 200th episode by exploring the power of learning from unexpected places, people, and even animals... Dive into the story of Balaam's donkey and uncover timeless leadership lessons tha...

'Diplomacy is the art of saying things in such a way that those to whom we speak may listen to them with pleasure.' --Blaise Pascal --------------------- New episode of "Coaching the Bible" dropping now! #199: On Diplomacy This week, we explore how Moses used diplomacy to lead effectively. Discover the four core principles of diplomacy: negotiation, communication, building relati...

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi #𝟭𝟵𝟴: 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 This week’s "Coaching the Bible" delves into the essence of servant leadership, using the powerful story of Korach. We bring together Moses, Aaron, Ghandi, Rabbi Sacks and Herb Kelleher to teach us, lead us and guide us through this ever important leadership style. Expl...

'When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.' --Viktor Frankl ------------------------- #197: Managing Dissension How do handle dissension within the team? What's your gameplan? Do you have one? This week on "Coaching the Bible," we explore the vital topic of managing dissension. Through the story of the Ma'apilim in Numbers 14...

'To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.' --Winston Churchill ------------------------------ #196: Leading Through Inflection Points This week on "Coaching the Bible," we dive deep into inflection points—those critical moments that shape the future of your business and life. Learn how Moses handled one of the Bible's biggest inflection points, the people&#3...

'The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.' -Jim Rohn -------------------------- #195: On Balanced Leadership This week on "Coaching the Bible," we're taking a thrilling journey into the powerful co...

'Transformational leaders don't start by denying the world around them. Instead they describe a future they'd like to create.' --Seth Godin ---------------------------- #194 On Transformational Leadership Unlock Transformational Leadership with the Book of Ruth! This week on "Coaching the Bible," we dive into the timeless leadership lessons from the Book of Ruth. Suprisin...

'There is no failure, only feedback.' --Robert Allen ------------------------------- #193: On Curses & Feedback In the latest episode of "Coaching the Bible," we delve into the fascinating connection between biblical rebuke and modern feedback systems. Drawing from the portion of Bechukotai in Leviticus, we explore how ancient wisdom can inform today's best practices in l...

'The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.' —Benjamin Disraeli ------------------------- #192: On Whole-Person Growth This week on "Coaching the Bible," we dive deep into the transformative concept of whole-person growth. Want to truly transform your teams? Look beyond the tasks at hand. Focus on the whole person. When...

"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." – Mother Teresa ------------------------ #191: The Ripple Effect in Leadership This week’s "Coaching the Bible" explores the hidden forces shaping our lives: the ripple effect. Discover how unnoticed elements can significantly impact your decisions and results. Learn to identify...

'Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.' - Buddha ----------------------- #190: On Truth Join me in starting a crucial conversation on "Coaching the Bible" this week as we tackle the elusive yet ever-important topic of truth. Why Leaders Can't Afford to Miss This: Unveil Truth : In a world swirling with misinformation, discover how truth, or the...

'The man who continually searches for a scapegoat, in the end, shall become the shepherd of his own isolation with no one to blame but himself.' --David Roppo ------------------------------ #189 On Scapegoats Dive into this week's "Coaching the Bible" where we unravel the intricate dance of scapegoating in leadership and team dynamics. Why You Need to Listen: Explore the hist...

'To create reality, focus beyond the outcome, as if it has already happened.' --Gregg Braden ------------------------ #188: On Orchestrating Outcomes This week's episode serves up a compelling blend of ancient tradition and modern leadership strategy. Discover how the meticulous planning of a Passover Seder can be a masterclass in orchestrating successful outcomes for any leader. Why Y...

'The unexamined life is not worth living.' --Socrates ----------------------------- #187: Leprosy and Leadership? It’s Not What You Think. Join us this week on "Coaching the Bible" as we explore a surprisingly powerful metaphor for leadership drawn from biblical leprosy. Yes, leprosy—stick with us, it'll all make sense! Why You Can't Miss This Episode: Dive into ancient w...

'I’ve begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it. It has a quality and a dimension all its own.' --Chaim Potok --------------------------- #186: On Silence In this week’s episode of "Coaching The Bible," we uncover the silent forces that shape true leadership, inspired by Aaron’s story in Shemini. It's a poignant reminder of how silence can be a reservo...

'...Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose...' --Steve Jobs ---------------------------- This week's episode of "Coaching the Bible" delves deep into the essence of leadership that endures: a legacy-driven mindset. 🛤️ Why This Episode Is Crucial for You: Uncover the principles behind building a leg...

'Learning carries within itself certain dangers because out of necessity one has to learn from one's enemies.' -- Leon Trotsky -------------------------------------- #184: On Learning From Enemies Hey there #leader This week's episode of '𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲' just dropped. I want to invite you to explore leadership through a lens you might never have considered before: the i...