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PEOPLE & THEIR/YOUR UNHAPPY JOBS http://ping.fm/GRx49

Sharing some thinking on LEADERSHIP, YOU personally and FAITH: http://ping.fm/NdEHI

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Tickets for Cardinals & KC Royals game in St Louis this Friday. May have a couple of tickets if interested?

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RESENDING
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Need a Podiatrist

Needing to find a Podiatrist (somewhere in/around Lexington, MO and KC area).
If you know, can recommend one, please do!
Thanx, Booker
913.232.0244 / doug@bookertraining.com

Contact Ctr Rep job

position open for a Contact Center Representative. 830-530 M-F. located in Leawood, it's a great opportunity for someone who is good at data entry and helping customers

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Few quick Thought-Adjusters

...Life is Good, tough but Good
...Smile, it could be Worse & You know it
...Do not dwell on being Right
...Say you are Sorry
...Fix a weak Relationship, now
You will feel so much better afterwards
...Smile some more, laugh at You
...Catch me up about YOU!

'People don't care how much you know until first they know how much you care."

This is TRUE, Booker

Want a friend, just ask or be one first!

I was doing some studying about People, my Leadership work, Relations in the Workplace, etc.

I wanted to share a little that I read (below). It made me think of these life experiences first of all:

Who do you want as your friend?
We asked others to be their friend in kindergarten? We asked someone we wanted to go out with us, be our special friend, in our growing up years? We now these days even on that Facebook-thing, we ask others to be our friend/to enter into a friendship of some sort.

Humans may ignore you or choose not to be your friend, we have all had that happen huh?
(like here on Facebook, which seems strange to say I do not want to be someone's friend?!?)...

The ultimate #1 relationship we can seek in my opinion is that with God, with Jesus. And also I am pretty sure, HE (unlike we humans) never says no!

Jesus said, “If you, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?” (Luke 11:13).

God is not going to force something on you that you do not want. There has to be that desire. God will not violate your free will. He has given you a free will. If He would violate it, then there is really no free will. So you must ask the Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Throughout the Bible we are told to ask. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount said, “Your heavenly Father knows what you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:8).

And then later on in the sermon He said, “Now ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and it shall be opened” (Matthew 7:7).

...We must initiate. We must ask. We must seek.

...So God has many things for us; however, we must ask.

Just sharing some studying I was into; wonder how this ties into Leadership Development, Workplace Relationships, etc?

I am thinking that if THAT relationship is solid with HIM, all of these relations down here will be better...?

Glad you are my friend, and really glad HE is mine as well, BOOKER

AAdv MSFT IT Technical Trainers needed

..if you have interest in this, contact me and I will connect you further..

Subject: AAdv MSFT IT Technical Trainers needed
Importance: High

For Doug

Skills- needs to be advanced skills and knowledge for MSFT Products- IT Technical Trainers

Our Client is looking for trainers for Microsoft OEMs in a couple of different locations in support of upcoming Windows 8 releases to Microsoft OEMs. Locations include:
· China

· Korea

· Taiwan

· Japan

· Possibly others –


Microsoft will primarily supply the training content, but there may be add’l courses developed. Trainers will need to be able to speak the local language as well as English and be comfortable with the technical content..........[MORE]?

...permanent senior accountant position available in Overland Park, KS. if interested: 314-288-2191, alexandramanolis@mergisgroup.com

Need space/classroom n KC? Need for this Thurs am to meet w/ 1 other person; if u have some space, maybe whiteboard?, let me know & THANX

AUTO AUCTION, fwding

.......I have nothing to do with this; just thought it might be good info for someone...

AUTO AUCTION / ALL STAR TOW
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To satisfy possessor lien, the following impounded vehicles and personal property will be auctioned
SOLD AS IS WHERE IS on:
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Is it about YOU or THEM?

When life is at its VERY BEST, I am focused on others - outside of ME! Several things have brought this to light lately, some things that made me go hmmmmm:

So many things come to mind, to include a dynamic that really amazes me about PEOPLE. Have you ever walked just next to someone, right by them, passing them and said HELLO and they just totally did not respond? Now stranger or not, when someone says HELLO, how could you not respond?
WhatsUpWithThatAnyway? BTW, if I ever do that to you, plz grab me and shake me, I am getting ready to walk into traffic unknowingly!

...The absolute worst times in my life have been when I was focused inwardly; my issues and concerns. My self worth seems best when I am/can be focused on OTHERS struggles...

...How abou the customer service rep, waiter/waitress sharing his/her excuses/woes vs taking care of the customer?

....Are we not soooooo much better at judging others than ourselves!?! Does this fit here?

...Heard a radio show about some of the latest thinking on kids receiving constant praising and how it can actually be a very damaging thing. Teaches that everything is about ME, I, ...THEM!

...All this must tie into this whole VICTIMIZATION society we now live within, huh?

...Reminds me of my days as a military commander and how it was a principle when we were eating a meal out in the field - the soldiers ate first.

....When the elevator opens do we rush in or wait for others to come out? When we are in a discussion or argument, do we listen first?

...If you are a leader having to make a decision, do you see what THEY think first?

I am guessing before long, we will see people walking around and without being asked anything, they will just be saying I AM FINE. ME ME ME...

I am still working on that whole ignoring someone when they have just said HELLO?!!? Maybe it is just me, but do you have to know someone to return a greeting or even initiate it?

People are amazing, you gotta love US,...oops, I mean THEM! Gods best this day my friend and HELLO!?????????????????????

Booker

Thinking about going to ROYALS tomorrow/Sat night using my military discount tickets; if interested in going along, let me know!

Persevering & Enjoying the Journey

Enjoy your journey today & every day!

It is about the NOW; the choices & decisions made & where we go from here that matters...

James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Have a good ride today. God's best, Booker

Enjoy your journey today & every day! It is about the NOW; the choices & decisions made & where we go from here that matters... James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Knowledge vs Wisdom

...Knowledge is the accumulation of facts -
Wisdom is the proper use of those facts....

>Heard that somewhere recently, just sharing!

...Knowledge is the accumulation of facts -
Wisdom is the proper use of those facts....
>Heard that somewhere recently, just sharing!

Law of the Garbage Truck

LAW OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK ...

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport
We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.
My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!
The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.
My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy.
And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, 'Why did you just do that?
This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!'
This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call,
'The Law of the Garbage Truck.'
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks.
They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment.
As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you.
Don't take it personally.
Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on.
Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,
so ... Love the people who treat you right.
Pray for the ones who don't.

Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it!

Have a garbage-free day!

AWESOME! This weekend, ALL family, parents - siblings - kids - grandkids of mine ALL here for parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary!

Couple things for KC Friends

1) I am in KC/city this Thursday morning open til 1130am; we need to re-connect, catch up, need some help...?

2) If you are a recent student of mine and graduating from local university where we met, let me know your graduation date/plans?

3) Seeking professional with interests in working on your own w/small hourly wage/big commission to market, sell, contact companies, coordinate, plan, THINK and develop networks for me (www.bookertraining.com).

Let me know if this is you/interested?

God's best, BOOKER
913.232.0244 / doug@bookertraining.com

Job opportunity passing on...

Position: FCA National Director of Communications
March 2012
Contact: Judy Aimers, FCA Human Resources, jaimers@fca.org
The National Director of Communications is a multi-faceted position that requires someone with strong
leadership, strategic and teamwork skills with a passion for sports and the FCA ministry, along with an in-depth
understanding and experience in multi-channel communications so that we more effectively cultivate relationships, foster
spiritual growth and facilitate long-term engagement with FCA. This position synergistically works within the Communications
and Events Department (Marketing, the FCA magazine, National Events, Donor Services) as well as with other departments,
most closely with Ministry Programs, Digital Ministry and IT.
The Director should model the FCA Values of Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence in serving the staff and
representing FCA both internally and externally.
Preferred Qualifications
 BA/BS (Masters desired) with minimum 10 years general communications/public relations experience with strong
knowledge and application in digital channels
 Strategic thinking and ability to execute at all levels of an organization
 Strong people management skills and leadership
 Strong interest in sports and preferably with previous involvement with FCA
 Highly developed verbal, written and presentation skills
o Editing credentials with experience with AP style in both writing and editing
 Experience in communications training a plus
 Thrive in a lean, non-profit environment
 Mature Christian

Booker update, CHRISTMAS is coming

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Job in Lex, MO

The Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri in Lexington, MO has an opening for a part-time office assistant.
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have the ability to work between the hours of 8:30-4:30 (M-F) and be willing to work in a fast paced office environment.
Qualified candidates should call Laurie Lichte at 660.259.2440 or submit a resume to laurie@hccnetwork.org

It is beginning to look a lot like

I was just remembering back just after Christmas, and how awesome it would be if we could keep the CHRISTMAS SPIRIT all year long. The same could be said for the spirit of folks at Easter time.

There is so much GOODness, PEACEfulness, LOVing, GIVEing, KINDness, SMILES, FOCUS on the RIGHT STUFF...in people's hearts at these times.

For all of us, our challenge is to keep a heart of CHRISTMAS & EASTER all the time maybe? Even on Mondays huh?

Sooooooo go HELP someone, GIVE someone something, FORGIVE them, ACCEPT 'em the way they are, ...that would be a great start! Especially for a Monday huh?

It does not mean that plenty of people, us and others are not hurting in various ways for sure. Whether it is our own hurts/pains or those of others, the right kind of spirit and mindset can be of help.

I am re-sharing something I read the other day down below...

My God's best to you and yours as we head toward Christmas-time!
Booker http://ping.fm/hrCQQ

got a minute for a smile/chuckle?

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My son/family need to sell a great home in Hattiesburg, MS! New job has them moving elsewhere...

HAPPY EASTER!

HAPPY EASTER to you & yours!

Hope it is a weekend of family, smiles, eggs found, sunshine, good food, friends, ...as well as plenty of focus on the real purpose of the day!

HE is Risen...

Sharing link here: Money, Biz, Motivation, Bottom-line

It is NOT, never has been, about the money - giveaways -stuff or programs! It IS about LEADERSHIP (ineffective leadership is killing your company & your budget, bottom line, business, customer service, etc). It is helping tons with keeping your Turnover #s up however. Fixing your Leadership, maybe even you, ...now that's where your money should be going... :)
'Your COMMUNICATION issues/problems are actually RELATIONSHIP (LEADERSHIP issues/problems'
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Sharing a Rick Warren blog...

Leadership VISION, real understandable, relate-able VISION, that all were part of creating, ..is rarely in place on most teams, organizations, churches even... I believe it is because a Leader(s) at the top created it but didn't know how to involve/sell it to ALL. The first thing I would recommend in any real VISIONING effort would be to stop using the word VISION! Too many people see it as a useless management exercise, instead of...
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part time clerical in Lex

I am in search of a part time office assistant (10-12 hours per week). Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Main duties include spreadsheets, word documents, mail merge files and general clerical work. Please have potential candidates call me at 660.259.2440 or 816.807.7774. Starting pay is $9 per hour. Will hire ASAP.

Toniann Richard
Executive Director
HCC of Rural Missouri
"Health Care Collaborative"

825 South Business Highway 13
Lexington, MO 64067
PhoneFax: 660.259.2440
Cell: 816.807.7774

EMail: toniann@hccnetwork.org
Website: www.hccnetwork.org

Part time job in Lexington, MO I am in search of a part time office assistant (10-12 hours per week). Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Main duties include spreadsheets, word documents, mail merge files and general clerical work. Please have potential candidates call me at 660.259.2440 or 816.807.7774. Starting pay is $9 per hour. Will hire ASAP.

Toniann Richard
Executive Director
HCC of Rural Missouri
"Health Care Collaborative"

825 South Business Highway 13
Lexington, MO 64067
PhoneFax: 660.259.2440
Cell: 816.807.7774

EMail: toniann@hccnetwork.org
Website: www.hccnetwork.org

Carpenter, Handymen, Electrician/Plumber

(for those in Lexingon, MO area) Just discovered two great new friends who have skills I need; sharing their info here:

Carpenter, handyman, builder of homes, etc. Met another Good Guy recently working on a project right next door. Spreading the word about him for those who may not know:
Richard Klosak, a neat Polish gentleman/seen his quality work and plan to use for various things around our home. 660.232.2222

Electrician & Plumber; who I now consider a trusted friend after some work done for us; thought I would put his info out there if you have a need.
Terry Smith: 660-232-0744 (also does some other miscellaneous 'stuff/work' you might ask him about)

Electrician & Plumber reference

Just discovered an Electrician & Plumber; who I now consider a friend as well. He has already proven to be someone I trust; thought I would put his info out there if you have a need.

Terry Smith: 660-232-0744 (also does some other miscellaneous 'stuff/work' you might ask him about)

Lexington, MO office/clerical position, part time only, 10 hrs/week - immediate hire needed. Let me know and I will connect you.

"It is not the things in the bible that I do NOT understand that trouble me,
...it is the things I DO understand!"

Mark Twain, good point

"It is not the things in the bible that I do NOT understand that trouble me,
...it is the things I DO understand!"

Good video, take a moment...

Man, you gotta watch this, it is awesome.

Apparently it's been around a while, but I never saw it. Very cool, very real, very thankful for the friend who shared it with me today.

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website review

If U find a moment, would love some feedback on www.bookertraining.com
(content, function, design, layout, anything ya got!) And THANX!

If U find a moment, would love some feedback on www.bookertraining.com (content, function, design, layout, anything ya got!) And THANX!

support bicycling & walking...

Thursday, March 22nd (tomorrow!) members of the Missouri delegation to the National Bike Summit will be visiting the office of each of member of Congress from Missouri.

Would you take a few minutes to contact each of your own members of Congress today and ask each one to support bicycling and walking?

The House of Representatives is vitally important right now, because the House version of the federal transportation completely eliminates funding for bicycling and walking--funding that has helped Missouri turn the corner over the past 20 years in becoming friendly and safer for biking and walking.

It's easy--just four steps:

1. Look up your members of congress below (2 Senators and 1 Representative)

2. Email or (better) call their office with this message:

Please support dedicated funding bicycling and walking in the federal transportation bill. It very inexpensive, very cost-effective, and is very important to me (give an example or two explaining why). I support the message of the Missouri delegation to the National Bike Summit who will be visiting your office tomorrow.

If you have your health...

Watching & being around loved ones & friends w/ health concerns of various types... I am here to tell you:
IF YOU HAVE YOUR HEALTH, you just barely have a problem(s)...

Please know that I realize your other issues may be very serious, ...I am just sayin!

Here is to your good health and many more blessings my friend, Booker

Some FRIDAY thinking

If you are anywhere near my point in life – life begins to be much more about our philosophy, purpose and value of/in this life. It does for me anyway.
What is my purpose, what have I done, what could I still do, what do I want to have as my legacy? What will I be remembered for…

In working with a group of senior/exec leaders currently; this is something I am challenging us with – what are we (you) about?
What are our Principles, Values, Focus, Vision, etc –personally, as well as for those you lead if you are a leader of others?

If you are like me, it is probably some pretty mushy stuff in your head. Try writing it down; betting you will find it interesting and maybe even difficult.

Who are you, who am I? Am I being what I want to be (ponder that one for a moment)? How do you know how others see you? Do you care? What is my guide for what I should be?

Leaders sometimes find coaches or mentors to help with this. For all of us personally, how do you grow yourself, continue to challenge yourself, get where we want to get to? Where is THAT PLACE by the way?

Just thinking, cuz again that is what we do when we hit this point in life...
So what will be your legacy or is it still undecided? Will it be about past stuff screwed up, or stuff still to happen? We may have one day left or many years left, what is yet to be done?
So maybe this is the main point here (you were hoping I would get to it huh?):

You have heard it before and we know it to be true: It won’t be about STUFF, but will be about others, relationships, and those you have HELPed, FORGIVEn, & LOVEd.
…and oh yeah, those you/we have NOT helped, forgiven or loved!

Maybe you are still pretty young?! Why wait to get focused on the Right Stuff?

Chasing the dream – trying now, these days, to do what I believe is God’s purpose for me …helping others. And yes, I said TRYING.
Anyway I can help you?

Have an amazing day! Booker

Logistics & Trans Broker?

GM of Logistics/Trans Company seeking individuals (brokers) with experience in this area. Let me know if this is you - I will connect you.

GM of Logistics/Trans Company seeking individuals (brokers) with experience in this area. Let me know if this is you - I will connect you.

Transparency or Pride

In conversation with a biz leader yesterday - the concept of being TRANSPARENT was raised.

Leaders being transparent is a popular concept in some leadership/management circles. I believe it to be one of the top 2-3 most important Leader Qualities; many leaders would not agree.

After all, for any important person or relationship in our life, do we not want the other person to be REAL? Think about this: Any relationship that is not a good & important relationship is likely because one or both of the parties are not being transparent.

When a relationship is good, right and true, we KNOW that person; they KNOW us. Why can we not see/understand this as humans …and as leaders? Something to do with the Power of Relationship huh?

When I am real; when I share my concerns, flaws, weaknesses and issues - I have strengthened our relationship (not weakened it, as some unknowing people/managers like to believe).

Instead people (not you and me mind ya) tend to be prideful, be someone we are not, put on airs, act as if everything is fine, what you did or said did not bother me… I have no problems, it is all good, I better not let you in, because you might learn I have flaws... You are perfect, never make mistakes, and cannot admit you were wrong…

I would just challenge all of us to consider the people in our lives where the relationship is truly meaningful. What makes them or that relationship meaningful?

It is on some level about the transparency you have with that person.

Leaders: please know that no one really believes you are this studly, perfect, do not need any help, possess no problems, you are all-knowing / master of all, with everything in life being awesome. Be real with people and they will be real with you. There was after all only one Perfect One.

I have struggled with this dynamic in becoming more and more transparent about my faith, God, & Jesus; and letting that be part of who I am wherever I am, and always...

Is it too late to become transparent in some relationships in our lives? In my new / future relationships I intend to try and be more transparent from the beginning! (For leaders, how about considering this the next time you take over a leadership role, from the start?)

Something about all this made me think of THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS, Matthew 5:3-10

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."


(Connecting scripture to info: Matt 15:14, Prov 8:13, Prov 29:23)

In reading this morn I came upon: THE SAME SUN THAT MELTS ICE ALSO HARDENS DIRT; having to do with heart, forgiveness, faith, life...hmmmm?!

Trying to help friend in Warrensburg, MO who needs help completing a book of short stories - editing, etc. If u could help him let me know

Our struggles with Others

Maybe at work, maybe in school, maybe at church, anywhere - we find ourselves struggling to get along with others. It is inevitable because others are flawed, ...just like you and me.

Next time you are in that situation, cut them some slack - they probably have come from dysfunction in their lives ...just like you and me.

It is a challenge more and more as time moves along, that family & society become a worse & worse model for all of us. That person we are struggling with has likely had those bad models, ..just like you and me.

Playing together, working together, arguing together (w/out coming out as enemies), communicating with others, etc - these are interpersonal life skills & dynamics that most of us just do not necessarily possess anymore.

We did not get all that stuff at home, within our families, in the classroom, in past work experiences, etc?! So where do assume people should get this stuff these days? We are all different anyway and then you throw in lifelong dysfunction that so many have come from...

On top of all that, time has moved along, & we now have people in Leadership & Management roles that also never learned interpersonal, life or team-skills at home; and they are the ones to be leading & teaching others, yikes!

Well anyway, this is not about accepting & overlooking them (or you and I) as victims, but just to trying to understand. Realize that they do not necessarily know how to play well with others, ...yeah again, just possibly like you & me!

"People don't care how much you know until first they know how much you care."

Booker, just thinkin...

DIVERSITY even in the Weather

Sitting here watching snow fall in KC when last evening I was sitting in shorts on deck in 70degree temps.

Now that's diversity for sure.

That same Diversity dynamic is just what makes the world go round and so interesting. The differences around the world, in our different worlds, our workplace, the people around us, between you and everyone else you know?

A strength for sure if & when we can figure out how to make all the differences blend & work together for something special... something even better!

I can tell you in my teaching and consulting, diversity sure plays out in every team, every leader and every class I teach. Wow, you should have seen the diversity of thinking, ideas, opinions and logic ...trying to happen with a group I was challenging the other day! The struggles they were demonstrating made it evident just why & how companies are challenged with that TEAM thing. Not to mention how diversity affects every personal relationship in our lives - so I won't mention it or go there just now :)

So anyway, try to appreciate the diversity around you today, the uniqueness of others, how strange and different YOU are & how you fit in?!?
... and how it all together can be a good thing, at least at times when the blending is happening well!

Let it snow Let it snow Let it snow! Not really, I am already ready for diversity again Mother Nature, ...how about those 70degrees again?

God is amazing huh? Booker

Thankfulness

“We have graces from God and His mercies are new every morning” Lamentations 3:22-23

I am closer to understanding the value of getting up in the morning and thanking God; being thankful for the blessings I do have.

....and praising the Lord for another day.

[read something like that today, and it also suggested that you must be maybe 40 / 50 years of age to truly get it] ...I don't know about that.

Have a good one, ME

Leaders should help others with NOT WORRYing

Conversations recently with biz leaders whose organization(s) were in uncertain times, potential layoffs, mergers, etc - it reminded me of how critical LEADERSHIP is, once again.

NOT WORRYING is a tough concept for all of us, no matter who you are! Leaders have to (and must) deal with this personally as well as for those they lead! In these challenging times with so much hopelessness, bad economy, job loss, organization struggling, disasters here and there, betrayals, people being laid off – WHO or WHAT is next?

It is nearly a daily occurrence to hear from someone close in our lives who has been impacted. It is everywhere, and we’re not supposed to worry?!? Indeed, this is one of the tougher biblical principles we are supposed to follow… YIKES, no DOUBLE YIKES.

As leaders we are really needed by those we lead. As much as we may want to focus & dwell on our own worries, stresses, etc -- your folks need you & your leadership! A few points to share as I have been pondering this much lately:

Be ‘human’ and donot be afraid of letting them see it. When we let others IN, we build trust & strong relationships. Some believe this shows weakness as a leader – that is just wrong. The relationships in our lives makes these times much more palatable – especially when one of those relationships is YOU, their boss!

When we all get thru these times (and we will unless we do not?!?)…and things turn around - this trusting relationship you built WITH THEM will pay huge dividends.

Working relationships between co-workers can become very strained as individuals withdrawal, lack concentration, and/or lash out at others. Leaders should not avoid it or try to pretend it is not there. It is real and everyone feels it. Why not get it out for all to know and realize we are all dealing with it and we (the leader and the rest of the team) are there for each other. It needs to be be dealt with, exposed and curtailed before it gets out of hand. Although we can never be sure of our security (of our jobs) and those that we lead, we need to reassure our people as much as possible; & with the truth as we know it! Yes, they should know what YOU KNOW.

Leaders are often confided in and the suggestion is there to keep it at the upper levels. REAL LEADERS realize this is wrong and unfair. The ones below that you are entrusted with, are trusting you with their lives...


"…Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear… Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?... O ye of little faith?... Your Heavenly Father knows what you need. Seek first His kingdom & righteousness and all these things will be given to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow” MATTHEW 6:25-34

God’s best my friend. Peace, BOOKER

QUALITIES TO MAKE US BETTER

For Leaders (as well as people in general), I came across a 'very good source' which provided a great foundation for what we should all be about in successfully relating to/in this world:

*OTHER-focused
*UN-threatening, not capable of DECEIVING
*PRIDE/EGO (confident but not boastful)
*Not POWER focused, never uses position
*EXAMPLE ALWAYS
*HUMBLE, & that is not a weakness thing
*TRAVEL LIGHT/not into materialism
*TRANSPARENT to all
*Seeks YOUR understanding, does not force ideas on you
*LEAST, LAST, SERVANT-oriented
*Understands PEOPLE
*Never stops LEARNING
*Seeks out MENTORS to grow them

Just found it interesting and worth sharing as good reminders for maybe what OTHERS WANT IN US (YOU)!

Of course now the challenge is in HOW TO be these things, and HOW WILL you know if you are practicing?

Your humble pilgrim & servant chasing the dream of helping others :) How am I doing?
BOOKER

MAKE IT RIGHT WHEN & WHERE U CAN

I was just thinking on some stuff. You know it is the people around you (family, co-workers, friends, neighbors, church friends, your boss, etc) make your life and mine, either good or bad.

Nothing else even comes close to being the biggest contributing factor to the quality of our world and life.

It gets so hard when a people issue, a relationship problem is going on in my world. For me, God & that Faith is the only way to get Real Peace & Comfort with struggles when they arise. Making Him my #1 Relationship priority in my life is what fixed so much for me about this world and all us humans here!

However when we walk out any door on this earth, it is those people that can/will make the difference in your day, the current moment, future times, tomorrow, later today, etc.

It only makes sense then to surround ourselves with good folks where possible. With the rest that we maybe don't get to choose - make those relationships as right & good as possible.

Whatever you have to do. Allowing bad relations to exist day after day after day, has to be the best possible definition of INSANITY. We've all been there done that & it just makes LIFE so tough, stressful, tense, negative and on and on and on...

It’s not about a personality conflict, not about communication issues or any other symptom/excuse; it is about a poor relationship that needs fixing. At least 99% of the time it is anyway – now that’s just my opinion.

For me, in as many moments as I can remember to look skyward, I seek that Real Peace thru Him in a constant & continual conversation.

That soooooo works for me; but then down here again we go fixing, improving and making new relationships to make this ol’ earth better. Him then us, ..Him then us again...

That quality relationship with our Savior makes the earthly struggles just seem to not be so insane. I can make so much more sense of it all when I go there to Him.

Man, am I blessed. All good here - here's to GOOD MOMENTS wherever you go my friend,

BOOKER

NW Arkansas? Planning on some trips down your way- look to reconnect with friends, clients, former students from the area! Booker

Topeka friends/former students? N Topeka Wednesdays for 5 weeks, starting Feb8. Let me know if U would like to connect while in town...

Previous student of mine, is that you?

Seeking former undergrad/grad students of mine who finished & I successfully instilled to 'NEVER STOP LEARNING'.

Maybe you are still learning and growing? Ready for next challenge in your Leadership growth?

A good leader now but, you are thinking I AM NOT THERE YET (as none of us ever will be :)

Now in Mid to Senior- level management!

Let's talk, explore....! I have something specific to share with you if this is you.

Regardless, let's reconnect, Booker

Seek former undergrad/grad students of mine who finished & still learning! Ready 4 next challenge n Leadership?still growing? Let me know,

Resume, job

Discovered I know of a manufacturing org seeking operators/employees w/ company, great future... $15/hr range. Let me know if you want more info!

Know of a manufacturing org seeking operators/employees w/ company, great future... $15/hr range. Let me know if you want more info!

Comedy (David Koechner)

...helping to spread the news:
Comedy Show For A Cause
Family Event to benefit House of Hope/CASA

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 / 6:30- 8 p.m.
Wentworth Military Academy Chapel
Lexington, MO (40 minutes east of KC)

Featuring David Koechner (Talladega Nights & Anchorman, The Office)
Tickets at the door
$20 adults
$10 age 12 and under
660.259.4766

When you put it that way...

It's Monday morning; your boss &/or co-workers may be a pain...

However at least you have a job, food & roof over head.

So SMILE!!!! & look around for those who are struggling with these basics we take for granted?

Have a good one, Booker

It's Monday AM, you have a job, food & roof over head. SMILE!!!! & look around for those who are struggling with these we take for granted?

KC location for Workshops

For my Kansas City/area friends:
I am looking for a restaurant/pub/food establishment to do some Small Group Leadership workshops.

Some content will include GOD/FAITH, so hoping to find a location/ownership that is Christian-oriented - with a heart in that direction!

Please let me know if you know of a place or someone to contact; anywhere in KC area, North, South or otherwise...

Thanks, Booker 913.232.0244 / doug@bookertraining.com

It is about the AUTHOR, not the BOOK...?

"...I'M JUST SAYIN'

YOUR COMMUNICATION ISSUES ARE ABOUT RELATIONSHIP...

Speaking with a great friend, client & senior leader, a very interesting discussion developed further validating the statement above ...which I have come to believe is true maybe 99% of the time.

The discussion was about input he had received about his leadership after seeking evaluation/input by those he leads. Now that's courageous to begin with, and for sure he received some interesting feedback (some that he didn't expect and some that will take further discussions to get clarified).

One of the areas where he received less than satisfactory marks, was in COMMUNICATION. If you met this individual, you would find it hard to believe that he could be 'marked down' in communicating. He is an awesome speaker, coach, mentor, listener and people seek out his counsel.

The fact that he is a great friend provides some clue to his being 'marked down' by his subordinate leaders in this category. You see, I would never see him as being an ineffective communicator ...because I have a great RELATIONSHIP with him.

After some honest reflection and thinking about the relationships of those assessing him, he saw that this was likely what this was about: - what they were really saying was the RELATIONSHIP(s) was less than satisfactory.

Think about those you have communication issues with; it's really a relationship issue, is it not?

Some GODLY application to this: It strikes me that all this is the same challenge we face when we struggle in our communication with God. As I really think about this, I think back to when I didn't know Jesus, ...the bible and most everything in it made little sense to me. The bible and His Word only began making sense and becoming clear to me AFTER HE became my friend. The closer and closer I get to Him, and as my relationship, trust and faith in/with Him becomes stronger, the more I understand about what He is saying to me.

The dynamics of these thoughts came out in Sunday School last week. After I tossed in some of this and made the statement that its not so much a matter of the content of The Book, it is first of all about the relationship with our God and Jesus. If the relationship is good, the communication will be good. A friend then tossed in this gem, something like, "...it's about the Author, not the Book".

How's that relationship with Him?

God's best to you and yours my friend,

Booker

Parable-learning about the Workplace, for Leaders! http://ping.fm/I1czA

2012 Leadership-Dev offerings:

1) EXEC LEADERS! If this is you/anyone u know, I am putting together a small group to learn/grow from each other- (for Exec/seasoned-managers, those leading leaders). KC area, group of 10 professional/quality people...looking for 3 more!

2) LEADERSHIP/PEOPLE RECOVERY: An in-house or public sessions for the manager or org. management that needs to regain/recover their workforce. Maybe you have over-worked, over-loaded, unfairly took advantage of, and otherwise abused your team/workforce over the last 2-3 years?!? You and/or your leaders need to develop some strategies to get them back!

3) REAL LEADERSHIP STUFF for the FIRST TIME MANAGER/SUPERVISOR: For those in leadership roles for the first time or are just still pretty new to the world of leading people. Registering now for a 4-part series of Leadership Development. Putting together two groups of 12 - one group/session nearly filled.

*If you have an interest in GOD/FAITH in the WORKPLACE, lets talk.

Call me if interested in any of the following for more details/to get a seat reserved while you explore further. Doug Booker, BOOKER TRAINING ASSOCIATES 913.232.0244

Make yourself Happy!

Have a great day of ENCOURAGING, HELPING SOMEONE, SMILING AT EVERYONE and THANKING people.

Being Thankful for all we DO HAVE is something so many struggle with, in the midst of all the hurts, needs, woes of our lives.

To get you started, how about just Laughing Out Loud (LOL) right now and stir up something with those around?

Booker, on your side/here to help...

Have a great day of ENCOURAGING, HELPING SOMEONE, SMILING AT EVERYONE and THANKING people. Being Thankful for all we DO HAVE is something so many struggle with, in the midst of all the hurts, needs, woes of our lives. To get you started, how about just Laughing Out Loud (LOL) right now and stir up something with those around?

U know the JimmyDean commercials, the guy who plays the sunshine brightening the day 4all? How about being the sunshine n your world today?

Friend with Home4Sale in St Joe: http://ping.fm/iHYvF

Leadership Recovery training

Leadership work I am doing to serve you, see link: http://ping.fm/0ONEg

Leadership work I am doing to serve you, see link: http://ping.fm/bB1Qi

Leader Dev offering: Management's Leader Recovery

Just maybe, in these last few years of tough economics...

...maybe you have been over-working folks?
...maybe individual & departmental conflicts are on the rise?
...maybe you fired or laid off some you wished you hadn't?
...maybe relations have deteriorated?
...maybe even the bosses are fighting?
...maybe people aren't smiling at your customers?
...maybe you have been dictating vs leading?
...maybe even your good employees have been treated unfairly?

??? MAYBE 'Tension, Stress & Distrust'
have become the new Core Values!

THEN JUST maybe it's time to get EVERYONE back to work and making $$$ again!

THEN JUST maybe your leaders need some help recovering their team!


"Filling public sessions for individuals, or call me now to set up an In-house process for the whole Leadership Team!"

Booker, 913.232.0244

With all the world's troubles & as we begin a new year, a great reminder of the GOOD in the world (heard about this but never watched the short video): http://ping.fm/Ig0Eh

Some GOOD in this world

A good friend shared this with me today, thanks Mike!

With all the world's troubles & as we begin a new year, a great reminder of 'GOOD' in the world
(heard about this but never watched the short video):

http://ping.fm/asRxj

Hope you FIND it in 2012

Sincerely hope this year brings better, bigger & brighter blessings to your life in 2012!

>Maybe more than anything, find Peace...

>Maybe try that new thing or finish old things...

>Maybe make relationships right that need it...

Interesting scripture I came across that is pretty fitting for some new dynamics I am finding myself pursuing:
(Isaiah 43:19) For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

Happy New Year friend, Booker
(hope your football team wins if you are into that Bowl thing - GO CATS!)

2012 Leadership Development opportunity

http://ping.fm/3yePt

...let me know quickly, BOOKER
(please forward if you have no interest :)

Workforce Changes in 2012, article:

http://ping.fm/GETiG

Workforce Changes in 2012:
http://ping.fm/4Y0Sy

ENCOURAGING Thoughts for Leaders

Encouraging, encourager, …encouragement is something that always comes up in Leadership vs Management-discussions. These kinds of thoughts are expressed, “I want my leader to be an encourager” or “A leader encourages people”. I have always somewhat discounted it as a separate quality or trait.

Whether meant sincerely or not, I just see encouraging comments as superficial and oftentimes lacking depth in
meaning. What are these kinds of words worth really: “That was amazing Bob, …Shelia that was a great effort, …I am so glad to have you on the team, …You are the best widget-maker in the company, (or) …keep up the good work”.
On their own these comments just seem kind of artificial, forced and contrived.

If you know me or if have read anything of mine in the past, you know I am about appreciating, valuing, growing people, etc.
So I hope it is obvious I am not against ‘encouraging’ people. I just think we actually encourage people through all of our other actions/behaviors as the leader – our walk vs our talk maybe!

Here is a brief listing of substantive ways we really encourage folks, or not:

• Listening to them, him/her (who I listen to is who I value/care about)…
• Developing a relationship with them, her/him (if I spend time getting to know you, it says I see you as important)…
• Asking their opinion, involving them in all that goes on (creates a sense of belonging and being wanted)…
• Helping them achieve their goals/what they want…
• Praising them for specific accomplishments in front of others (even if they say they don’t like that sort of thing)…
• Showing you genuinely care about them / not just about their widget-producing
(after all your job as the boss ‘requires’ you to care about their job; leaders also care about the person)…
• Protecting/shielding them from abuse (not letting others tear them down)…
• Delegate to them (this says much about your trust & value of them to you)…
• Coach and mentor them (again, spending time with people to grow them)…
• Find time once/month to formally sit down and give them honest feedback on expectations & accountability.
(the good & the bad, help them improve, etc)…

Believe me, if you lead in these ways, he/she WILL feel and be encouraged. I hope this encourages you to go
‘Walk ENCOURAGEMENT, and not just Talk it’.

[ If you are a parent, I am betting these thoughts have you thinking, huh? ]

Blessings my friend (which I should point out encourages me - that you are my friend),

Booker

It does not get any better than this - again this year!

Lots of emotions and thoughts in my head over recent days due to family, Thanksgiving, Church, Veterans Day, holidays and well, ....LIFE!

It struck me the phrase (above) made popular years ago, and how it used to be MY greeting to anyone and everyone back then. I used it for several years. I used it as an optimistic point of view to internalize and portray a positive attitude.

Interestingly it was during a time of struggles and I think it helped me. It was also before I knew HIM. Somewhere in the midst of some deeper human struggles in life it went away from my vocabulary.

Sunday, in church I got to thinking about this for some strange reason; HE, the pastors, Sunday School class and my church do that frequently (make me think); that is a good thing.

I was praying for my wife’s health, my work and business, finances and oh yeah, ........ALL those zillions of people in this world who are struggling soooooo much more than I am!

That is when that old phrase hit me. I was thinking of how so many years later, now that I have BECOME NEW and God is all over my life, I should REALLY be using that phrase. I plan to adopt it again - because truly IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!

You see, it cannot be any better, because it is His Will and HE is there with me (and with us) huh?

Our struggles are relative and someone is always worse off than we are. Still our struggles are very real! It is where we are, the pains, suffering and struggles are ours indeed. That place is as good as it gets, because HE determines it so.

We are TO BE glad for this day - to be thankful for where we are, right? Did this make any sense to you? Be thankful if it did~!

Thanks for letting me share that with you. It does not get any better than this.

Think about others this holiday season.

All for the moment, Booker

Senior Executive Development Consultant

Another St Louis opportunity just sharing: Senior Executive Development Consultant (#10169)

St. Louis based Ameren Corporation (AEE) is among the nation’s largest investor-owned electric or gas utilities with approximately $24B in assets. Ameren is the largest electric utility in Missouri and the second largest in Illinois. Ameren’s 9,800 employees provide energy services to 2.4 million electric customers and 1 million natural gas customers throughout its 64,000 square mile territory. Learn more at www.Ameren.com.

( don't have any other info myself)

HR job in St Charles, MO: HR position, the St. Charles City School District (don't personally have any other info)

RECOMMEND: If you wonder about your purpose, see movie, 'The Least Among You'. It will TALK to you about much, to include your Faith!

In city area Wed and Thurs late morning thru late afternoon this week. If you are free and we need/want to connect, holler at me!

BOOKER UPDATE / NEWSLETTER:
http://ping.fm/j1nWj

Something I came across. Please find a minute and take a look: IAMSECOND.COM

http://www.businessinsider.com/8-habits-of-highly-effective-google-managers-2011-3

Nice list that Google has here, as many orgs/businesses sometimes have developed. The challenge is always of course in the follow-thru and making the list reality in terms of the leaders/leadership in the trenches. Frequently the shortfall is in the fact that we never carry thru to create these ideas/concepts into a set of competencies for leaders that are then used for the actual identification, interviewing/hiring, promoting, growing, training, mentoring & coaching of leaders. Of course this has a huge connection to the fact that the current leaders there (generically intended, not about Google) were not grown accordingly. Again a good start but can these be sustainably used to find and grow leaders?

http://ping.fm/vPEZw

Friend needing to find a photographer in KC area quickly to do a family photo shoot.. If you could do this, let me know so I can connect you!

SEASONS and YOU, and ME

Just thinking this morning and sending you best wishes for a great Friday/weekend. Very likely with the season changing, we are not going to see many more nice days.
GO ENJOY THE CHANGE.
APPRECIATE THE JOURNEY.
SOAK UP THE GOOD STUFF ABOUT IT.

While we're on the topic: CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE. Clearly if we are not changing, we are not learning, growing & improving. If we are not growing - then we are done, dead, finished or minimally just existing...?!?

As a friend made me think about yesterday in conversation - that growth is on us/up to us each individually to seek it. As seasons change, so must you, we, me, all of us.

Therefore seek growth in your life. Have a great day of watching the leaves, weather & season change. Change is a necessarily good thing; I wonder if others are seeing and observing our leaves changing?...

ECCL 3:1-8 says some amazing things in these regards and oh yeah, this all reminds me of that great old song, The Time of the Season, the Zombies from the 60's!

Take care, BOOKER

not a communicating issue

RELATIONSHIP is the key and answer to most COMMUNICATION issues in our lives.

Don't let the symptom of communications cloud the reality that it is really a relationship issue!

Same is modeled in our Walk with God, without RELATIONSHIP with Him first, communicating just won't happen.

Try reading the bible without the relationship/acceptance of Him first...

Lot of lessons for leaders here with this: (more to come on this topic :)))

Take care, BOOKER

sharing, good stuff

from DAY 295 | October 21, 2011 www.LeadLikeJesus.com, Daily Devotional...

Each day provides new opportunities to serve God and others. Your opportunities will be unique to your life and situation. Don't miss them. God has placed you where He needs you in order to serve others in Jesus' name. What opportunities will God bring you today?

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit--fruit that will last--and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.-John 15:16

Prayer... Lord, I want my life to bear fruit for You. I do not want to miss the opportunities that You bring my way. Help me to see the opportunities You place in front of me and respond by serving others. Use me, I ask, in Jesus name, Amen

When it is all good

You know that feeling when a relationship has been rectified, a conflict with someone has been resolved, some issue take care of – all is good between you and that person? Been there, done that. It is such a happy, peaceful/stress is gone kind of feeling. It is all good! ahhhhhhhhhhh

On a whole other level it is that same feeling -times(x) maybe a million- when we are right with God. When we are doing right, the relationship is right, we are communicating, not distracted by worldly stuff, …that is when it is ALLLLLLL GOOD for real, big time.

It is likely only then when we can get that Galatians 5:22-kinda thing:
…But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control... All about relationship; nearly always is huh?

Do you have a relationship in need of repair; waiting on them to make it happen? How is that working out for you!?! Cease the insanity and find that PEACE thing-it is always so worth it.

JUST THINKIN, Booker

whose got your back

"I'VE GOT YOUR BACK..." Some recent lingo that seems to have applicability here in the leadership world as well. How,well thanks for asking! Think about the meaning of it?

Having your back is about someone that is close, trustworthy, dependable, reliable, etc Kind of like a leader ought to be for his/her people! No matter what people/the team mess up, their leader is there to
...stand up for, maybe take the hit for,
...create a Freedom to Fail culture,
..there when the delegated project struggles,
...there when others come messing with his/her people

- you get it right?

Sounds like a nice goal for a leader to become just that, a GOT YOUR BACK LEADER; and to create that mindset among his/her team, in their relations with each other.

Makes me think of our relationship with our Creator, our Lord, our God - that comfort, peace and knowledge HE is there all the time anytime - HE has our back if we ask Him to be there.

Just thinking...

employment info: 30-35 hrs/wk front office work-kc area. Receptionist, medical background helpful. Need to fill the position ASAP.

No good deed goes unpunished

I came across one of those things that made me go hmmmmm. It is to do with doing the right thing, doing kindly things, helping others, etc. It is about doing those things with no expectation in return, doing them just because… Got your interest?

So I am reading and thinking and something about our belief in our Almighty God and how that does not mean life will then just become great and easy. Now that is not really new to me; but this from Timothy 3:12 made me think of it all from a different angle. Paul is teaching: ..In fact, everyone who wants to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted…. Well there is a big YIKES, huh? However all of us that decide to proclaim him (I like to call it me coming out of the closet regarding my belief :) know this to be true on some level.

For some reason as I pondered all this, the old phrase No Good Deed Goes Unpunished came to mind. In our human minds we may come to think and maybe expect something good in return for doing something good. That is just not reality, even though it sometimes happens for sure.

Regardless here is to all your good deeds today being rewarded!

In wrapping this up, I think this is possibly about short-term vs long-term/big picture thinking and thinkers?!? I will let you work on it and get back to me hopefully. My shoulder is hurting, maybe the meds are impacting my thoughts; and so if this is a bit unclear or there are typos, cut me some slack will you?

That WOULD be the nice thing to do, and no I do not know if there will be any reward in it for you or not

Your friend Booker

Surgery update

surgery complete, lots of pain, keep praying. Thanks much, will update

Be something bigger than an ant

I just don't want to be like an ant!

I guess it is why routine bores me; I get to thinking of myself like an ant. You know how you can look down & see ants scurrying around - that just seems what we humans resemble at times?

We need purpose vs just existing through our hourly/daily grind of life. Seems that is what brings us real PEACE - when we have that direction/purpose clarified. Well anyway just thinking & wanted to encourage all of us:
Do NOT just be existing.
Be happy & joyful in your Walk.
Make others Smile.
Help someone - focus on OTHERS which is where we all find peace & real purpose, at least I do.... in & thru serving.

The down times are when we focus too much on us, ourselves, OUR problems. That is when we struggle; think about it (or not).

Regardless go cause cheer & good stuff today; if you are a LEADER, go fix something!

Lastly, paraphrasing something I read here: Spread the Gospel always, ...and when necessary use words.

Gods best for some REAL purpose today my friend! BOOKER

Leadership & Faith Learning Forum

Sharing a few of the comments about the Leadership Development Forum kicked off Sept 29th:
"...what a diverse group of quality, management professionals to learn with." "...Throughout the session there were times when my mind was thinking about how I could apply to my staff (team)..." "Thank you for helping me find understand better my inner self and it seemed God never left my side! " "...I came away very energized and in a good mood which lasted all day, ...I can already see that I am gaining knowledge just by listening to the others." "We have an awesome group and you are so blessed to know all of them! I walked away feeling like I just made ten new friends."




In preparation for this (LGT)Leader Development program I just began (involving God/Faith into the leader's daily walk) I discovered something intriguing and interesting about our approach to each.

Now we have all heard about the necessity of taking time out to listen, pray and seek the Lord - nothing new there. This TIME factor is something I hear from leaders I work with; hearing some say words such as “I just don’t have time for leadership.” Some think of the art, mastery & practice of Leadership as though it was just another task / hour to plug into the daily planner at the end of the day!

These are the ones who haven’t quite gotten it. Leadership is not another task for the TO DO list - but a way of life, who you are, how you do what you do …& who you are. For real leaders and real leadership, it is the way you walk your daily walk & how we behave, causing others to want to follow us (or not). For leadership to be effective, it must be intertwined & be a part of everything the leader does - words, actions, habits, presence, etc. It is about his/her personality traits, qualities, skills, principles, values and practices; again not to be an extra hour to force into the day somewhere?

Now going back to the idea of setting aside time for God; in some ways I think this is the same misled kind of thinking. Our time with God should be something that ‘goes with you’ every minute of every hour of every day. Isn’t it through the minute-by-minute talk & interaction/dialog with our creator & most awesome leader that we grow in our lives? For me, it is that personal relationship & communication that goes on continually that is important. It is what gives me peace & where I find comfort in God, that all-day-long relating that goes on between God and myself. Not plugging in another hour somewhere, somehow…?

Yes, indeed we need to find time to study Him, His Word, our bible and maybe seek what others say about Faith as well. In that same vein, this LGT program we just kicked off is with leaders coming together to focus on Leadership ‘continuous improvement’ to take back & make our leadership-walk a better one. What makes this program, this process (at least for me) so great, is we are taking time to study & focus on improvement in GOD (AND) our LEADERSHIP at the same time!!! The (WIFM) WHATS-IN-IT-FOR-ME for the dozen leaders is taking time to increase our understanding and skills to make our Leadership better every minute, every hour, every day; and to raise our consciousness of focusing on that personal relationship and bringing Him along every minute, every hour, every day as we lead those we are serving.

May God give you the Wisdom to understand what I was attempting to share & communicate here! Did you get it?

*new forums being put together as we speak; let me know if interested.
BOOKER

Real Leaders are FISHERS OF...

I have always liked this concept/idea in regard to leaders & leadership:

.....Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel. As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen).

Jesus said to them, ...Follow me, and I will turn you into FISHERS OF MEN (people). They left their nets immediately and followed him.

Is this not what we should be as leaders with those we lead - Fishers of Men, as well as developing/creating more FISHERS OF MEN?

As a leader, are people following you? How willingly and faithfully do you follow your leader?

Of course, the bigger question is about how you/we are following our Savior, the BIG Fishers of Men!?!

Im just thinking... BOOKER

Awesome day-not to mention the weather!(guess I just did?) Led Leader program w/12 great leaders/people, w/God/Faith part of conversation...wow

IT position, Lexington, MO

The HCC is hiring for a full time HIT Manager. Resumes with references should be sent to toniann@hccnetwork.org or laurie@hccnetwork.org before Friday, September 30th, 2011. Resumes may also be mailed to HCC or faxed to 660.259.9019.



Target start date is November 1st, 2011. Salary range is +/-$40,000 per year plus benefits.



HIT Network Manager


SUMMARY: The HIT Network Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the HIT Network and participating members.



QUALIFICATIONS:



1. Experienced in working with organizations with diverse backgrounds to reach consensus regarding issues

2. Able to provide technical data in ways that it can be understood to both IT and CEO audiences

3. Supportive of the collaborative nature of the HCC and its work

4. Willingness to help develop on-going revenue streams through HIT initiative

5. High energy individual

6. College degree preferred (Information Technology a plus)



RESPONSIBILTIES:



1. Lead and manage all day to day operational responsibilities for the HIT Network

2. Responsible researching, collecting data, and making recommendations regarding the future activities of the HIT Network

3. Aggressively pursue grants geared to Rural HIT that would be of value to the Coalition members and are consistent with Coalition goals;

4. Cultivates relationships with HIT partners at the local, state and federal level

5. Maintains close relationships with media throughout the country, communicating the successes and “lessons learned”.

6. Ensures all programmatic goals and outcomes are met. Submits all required financial and written reports to the appropriate funding sources in the required format in a timely manner

7. Actively participate and contribute to the sustainability of the HIT Network, including the development of a fee for service menu that can be marketed to potential new members

8. Maintain close communication with Coalition/Network Board members

LEADERSHIP vs MANAGEMENT

Today I was in discussion with a new relationship in life - a leader & teacher. As we finished I was just pondering a bit. Part of this also stemmed from a discussion with a church leadership group.

One thing that came to mind was the old argument of MANAGEMENT vs LEADERSHIP...

Did you know that churches struggle just as businesses, teams, departments & organizations struggle? ...with stability, changing, maintaining, growing, etc?

Anyway, it just hit me that the old phrase about OUT OF THE BOX-thinking has applicability to this difference (ldrship/mgmt).

So many people, cultures & MANAGERS think purely INSIDE that box - maintaining what is known, keeping things stabilized, feeding comfort zones and essentially managing what is there now.

Few people think systemically and in terms of process. Leaders indeed work outside of that box - they GROW, LEARN, IMPROVE, CHANGE, TEACH & MAKE THINGS BETTER...

They are the ones who are not stuck or constrained by the borders of the box. They see & realize the BETTER WAYS are outside that old box. They also realize that when things are comfortable & stable, they are vulnerable. Work on that for a moment. Can things be too comfortable, too good, too right..?

Anyway, just thinking (with my new friend Larry)

3 weeks to go: Awesome small group of professionals learning/growing together in LDRSHIP/FAITH/PERSONAL GROWTH... Sept 29 -few seats left in KC

In Jonesboro(AR) visiting my 2 awesome kids& families thru Tues. If you are n the area, let me know. Meeting w/ some past friends/clients.

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no laptop, ipad or notebook instead

Looking for input, experience, thinking on this! I am considering doing away w/ laptop & going to IPAD, NOTEBOOK or something like that. Any thoughts or recommendations, info regarding decision?

considering doing away w/ laptop & going to IPAD, NOTEBOOK or something like that. Any thoughts or recommendations, info regarding decision?

Saw movie, The Help. Won't try to influence thinking here, but Trust the Coach & check it out. The best & worst of God's people in this one...

Hang in there

So many are being challenged. You are likely facing & trying to get through something huh? If not, think about & pray for others! Whether you are struggling or helping someone thru theirs, I hope you find some peace in it today.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything" (James 1:2-5).

...Hang in there
...You can do it
...Keep your head up
...Smile
...Let others help you
...Ask for help
...This too shall pass...

God's best my friend, DOUG

Pursuing Godly Leaders

Past 20 yrs I worked to develop indiv leaders & org leadership. For next 20 I intend to work on Godly Leadership ..starting w/ me!, ..& You?

Past 20 yrs I worked to develop indiv leaders & org leadership. For next 20 I intend to work on Godly Leadership ..starting w/ me!, ..& You?

Friend/professional looking for someone with a high level of expertise with creating & dynamics of LLCs and Trusts?

Hey Leaders, what THEY want from you

Many years facilitating management development, culture, team, etc, led to the creation of the following list. From people at all levels, who all have to follow to some degree, these were the top desires of people from their leaders.
What does it mean? Well for sure any leader routinely leading according to these factors would be one darned good leader in most follower’s eyes!
Here are the Top 10, as expressed by people in all kinds of organizations serving in all kinds of different capacities. Interestingly, the vast majority of these observations, complaints, voids, wants and needs are mostly from management folks themselves, really! Think about the significance of what that says for a moment!
Here are likely the words and thoughts of any, maybe most - how about you? Would this make a pretty good leader to you?

1. I WANT my boss to support me, shield me and care about me-not just care about what I can do. Caring would include clear feedback every now and then also…

2. I WISH my boss would deal with that one person that makes everybody else miserable. That one (bad apple) is just allowed to do what he wants, because they are afraid of him. They really believe that we can’t live without him, what a joke.

3. I WANT to be involved early on regarding impending changes, new ideas, solutions to problems… When I am not involved, I just start not caring about how well things are done, get an attitude and become very apathetic. My motivation is well, you get it...

4. I NEED the opportunity to develop myself, be taught new skills, have the opportunity to be promoted, or maybe just be recognized for what I do now.

5. I WISH things were done fairly, no matter who knows who, or who the boss likes at the moment…

6. I WISH I could be communicated with on what is going on, not just what he/she thinks I need to know. I find more out more from co-workers than I do from him/her, above…

7. I WANT conflict to be dealt with fairly, quickly, … When people are in conflict, it is just allowed to fester, drive everyone else crazy and puts everyone on edge…

8. I WISH we would take the time to do things right. We rush through everything; like when someone new is hired, we just give them a few minutes of training and throw them into the routine. We barely even introduce them, and for sure we are setting them up for failure, because of poor training. Team-Relationship building is basically non-existent…

9. I NEED my boss to be real. I need him/her to be personable, open to being wrong, admitting when they are; be willing to be a friend as well as a firm, consistent and honest boss...

10. I WISH I was more challenged, maybe even get the boss to delegate some things to me. She is afraid to let anyone else do anything for fear of her own job, or maybe he just doesn’t trust anyone. How will we ever get any better?

These as well as others you are probably thinking of right now, are what is required for me to flourish, grow, learn and become more and more productive and useful to ME, to YOU, to the ORGANIZATION.

Maybe the question is, are you OK with me becoming you…., are you modeling the right stuff?
Some food for thought... Take care, DOUG

My Abandoned Life for Your Abundant Life http://ping.fm/B58Sj

Have friend looking 4 connections w/mentoring youth -his passion n life/seeking focus? Plz holler if U would be open to connecting w/him

Seek location/KC area for 10+ people to conduct a 3hr meeting, 1-2/month. Need privacy, comfort, min. technology& access to refreshments?

Are you a mid/senior level manager?

...and with an interest & desire to explore, grow, learn & dialogue with other leaders regarding Leadership challenges of Faith, Walking your walk, Being a Christian in your role, God in Workplace?!?

This Fall I am putting together a couple of groups of mid/sr-level managers (in KC area in person & online component) to do just this.

If this of interest to you or you know others who may be interested, plz let me know. Many more details to sort out, but seeking to fill out the initial couple of groups first of all.

Take care, BOOKER

Are u mid/senior-level mgr w/interest in exploring, growing, learning w/others regarding Leadership challenges of Faith, God in Workplace?!?

Recent blog link: MidYear Review, Evaluation, Grace & Thanx http://ping.fm/3MpVE

Friend needing short-term place to rent

Now thru Sept? She is needing place to rent KC/OP area. In the College/Metcalf vicinity or close nearby, maybe along I-69 corrider? Need 1 BR, washer/dryer, furnished (or could rent some myself) and accepts pets. Covered parking is always a good thing if available.

Let me know and I will connect you...BOOKER

Job notice, passing on: Compensation & Benefits Manager (salaried position) with 5+ yrs experience. Must have experience performing salary, wage, market and classification analysis. Experience in a manufacturing & a bargaining union environment is helpful. Please send your resume to EddieMorris@SourceRight.com

Wed & Thursday in the Topeka vicinity. For any of my friends in that area (or maybe Lawrence), holler and maybe we can connect and catch up!

BlogThis!

BlogThis!

I was asked for advice (speaking, leadership work, etc)

I was asked by a friend seeking advice for his daughter, who wanted to get into Motivational Speaking-type work. After rambling a bit in response, I thought I would share some bullets here with you. Just my thinking mind you:

Success & Life is all about PEOPLE-WISDOM first and foremost – it is about THEM and not YOU! That kind of education needs to be at the top of your list. It is not about how smart you are, how impressive your record, your expertise - but rather your understanding of people that will cause you to succeed in life. Do you engage people in person or spend your life emailing/texting, TV, Facebooking, etc? Go learn & relate to/with people. Become conscious of others in school, the grocery store, church, neighbors, those at the other tables in the cafeteria, go visit companies/businesses, HR people, knuckleheads everywhere, etc. And oh yeah, realize that on some level you are also a knucklehead.

Are you a People-person? I love to ask this question, especially to managers in the workplace. Many of us will say we are (a people-person). If one too quickly wants to impose their opinion that they surely are – I always challenge them with, (how do you know…do you really get to decide?)

>>>People get to decide this about us, not ourselves. Do people seek you out for wisdom - all kinds of people, & not just friends. Anyone can be successful with those they like?!?

LISTEN to others. LISTEN to others. LISTEN to others. Grow in how others think, behave, and study WHY.

Learn to function, relate and succeed with all kinds of personality types. A good gauge of this and how well you do this is to think of others around –teachers, bosses, those not in our cliques, social circles, etc. Can you relate and communicate effectively with them? Anyone can do well with those that fit in well with our own thinking. The challenge is to succeed with those who don’t. Of course you do well with MOST, it is the others/the minority; that category of teachers, bosses/people around us who drive us nuts initially. I always tell students in my grad/undergrad programs to focus in on those teachers (and there will be some) who you do not like for whatever reason. Pretend they (and their personality-type) are your next boss, co-worker, etc. Once we leave school, and enter the work/adult world, we don’t necessarily just get to hang out with our chosen-cliques anymore. Employers don’t check to see if you get along with those you will be asked to work around/with…

Develop an understanding of the Power of Relationships. Very simply stated - consider and practice: Have a cup of coffee (or whatever) with someone before you need and/or want them for something.

Engage people in all areas of your life - all directions, all diversities, up/down, etc. Learn and grow thru them (ALL) and their thinking. Read books on people who have succeeded and try to understand why they did…and copy/use their techniques and habits.

What are your messages, …your philosophy of life, …your principles, …what are you about, …why would others listen, …what do you have to share that is unique? Evaluate and understand your whole person - what is lacking, where do you need to grow yet (other than in age, experience and wisdom)? There are tons of great people around; again, why should someone choose you? Marketing and Networking need to become your friends and areas where you focus and emphasize and learn!

Understand, ponder, practice and become what this quote is all about:
People don't care how much you know until first they know how much you care.

Put your faith, hope and trust in God (faith) first of all vs YOU (and other humans!). Attempting to do this on your own (or anything you pursue in life) requires God(faith) to be right by your side. Seek His advice and counsel always in your daily walk.

Be REAL. Be YOU.

Never Stop Learning. This may just sound like a worn-out phrase, but it is huge to the success of anyone/anywhere. When we stop learning, we are done (in more ways than one). Leaders and Teachers, and for sure even consultants and speakers are challenged by this – seemingly getting there and thus not learning anymore.

Just some thoughts I should have understood as a High School student, BOOKER

Myebook - The Conference for Leaders http://ping.fm/eXKEA

passing along, some employment?

Firm looking for support with a quick turnaround e-learning project All, A contact of mine at Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Dallas is looking for some help developing e-learning modules to support a migration between Document Management Systems. Following is the information and a point of contact. If you have experience developing short e-learning modules using Adobe Captivate, you may want to look into this opportunity.
Thanks, Mary
We are developing short (5 min. or less) e-learning modules for the training of iManage Worksite 8.5 through Adobe Captivate 4. The total content will be about two hours in length. We have a design template and an outline for the content. We are also going to develop an online assessment as well. What we need is a developer with Captivate experience who can help us with the recording and editing of the modules and the assessment. This would be a resource that we can bring to our office, set them up with a login, workstation and outline and set them to work. It would be about two to three weeks of work.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask. If anyone is interested, have them contact me at jwbryant@jw.com

PERSONAL, Sharing & Askin

PERSONAL, Sharing & Asking, (plz take a minute here) Link: http://ping.fm/zbQPj

PERSONAL, Sharing & Asking, (plz take a minute here) Link: http://ping.fm/mKBXc

Shipping books - new book now avail: Kindle, eBook or actual book www.bookertraining.com/2.html
Make it an awesome day 4U & those around U!

Looking for a PROJECT MANAGER type willing to take on a project that could become your business. Holler if you seem to be a fit...

Just sharing a good song, with a good message, Ray Boltz, The Altar http://ping.fm/fSFM2

God, bless America

Quick thought connecting to this holiday.

As I have been growing closer to God and placing Him on top above everything where He belongs - the words & phrase (God bless America) had become seemingly almost insignificant!?!

I love this country and what all it is, but as I pondered this recently, what made it become important again was simply adding a COMMA!

God, bless America. It was not just a well-known and commonly used phrase, it was now like a prayer. God, please bless America?

Just made it work for me again and that is a good thing! ...thanks for listening to my rambling and have a great holiday my friend.

God, bless YOU!

Take care, BOOKER

My new book is available!

Hoping you will choose to take a look at this book, The Conference for Leaders. More later on book signings and more formal announcement but wanted to quickly get the word out to my friends. On Kindle (Amazon) http://ping.fm/gHNit

Also printed version and eBook available thru my website, www.bookertraining.com

Thanks and please help me share the news and spread to people you may know who may have a connection to: Management, Women in Leadership, CEOs and Human Resources, Leadership Conferences and in-house training, Faith/God in the Workplace, Culture, Leadership Principles for Business, ROI and Leadership Development, etc... additionally Kansas City and my hometown of Lexington, MO are part of the story line!

God's best my friend, take care and have a great holiday weekend. Booker

In Overland Park thru about 5:15 or so. If we need to connect, talk or catch up, holler at 9132320244. Likely at Panera on Metcalf/College

A TEAM Tip

Hope you have a great Friday/weekend - you and your team, and family! Sharing a tip for TEAM IMPROVEMENT, which could help YOUR world as well: http://ping.fm/v4IGW

JOB SEARCH

JOB SEARCH: confidential search for an Instructional Designer, experience with ADDIE, Mechanical electrical systems, mfg environments. Contact me and I will connect you to Point of Contact/Recruiter.

JOB SEARCH: confidential search for an Instructional Designer, experience with ADDIE, Mechanical electrical systems, mfg environments.

Some great efforts for HOPE for Joplin: see link http://ping.fm/zgEGr

Morale, Motivation, Self and Culture

First day of summer in the 70's! I'll take it. Have a great day & help someone else have one as well. Sharing here: http://ping.fm/JaAEr

In St Lous visiting sister/family, Royals/Cards game, biking on Katy Trail & meeting couple friends. You in St Charles area?..let me know?

PRE-Sale of fireworks for YOUR 4th

Sending you this in support of CASA (a great organization for the benefit of foster children). A fundraiser for this non-profit org: http://ping.fm/W0dCh

Sandbagging help needed, Levasy MO

(passing this on): A call has gone out for volunteers to help with sandbagging the churches and homes in Levasy. The National Guard has a squad of soldiers on duty in Levasy at this moment, but more help is desperately needed! The Ebenezer United Church of Christ is in a dangerous spot. They need assistance in placing sandbags around the church.

Rev. Joyce Holly & Rev. Betty Thaller just called and asked for us to help in any way possible. The need is for people over the age of 18 years (or with guardian permission for those under 18 years of age) to assist with placing sandbags and moving some items out of the churches and homes.

The volunteers are needed Thursday morning, June 16th, at 9:00 am. They will be gathering at Ebenezer UCC.

If anyone can assist, their help will be deeply appreciated by the saints and citizens of Levasy.

Dale Felder, Higginsville Ministerial Fellowship

Scooter's Coffeehouse College & Antioch
Looking for a part time Barista http://ping.fm/AlywU

tickets maybe cardinals/royals

tickets for cardinals & royals on fri/jun 17 in st louis, if interested in going/joining me, let me know - for friends in the area...?

tickets for cardinals & royals on fri/jun 17 in st louis, if interested in going/joining me, let me know - for friends in the area...?

BEND IN THE ROAD

I came across this at a very tough time in life; it helped me a lot & really still like to go back to it now and then.

I also like to share it when it seems to fit someone's struggles.

There are a few I was wanting to share this with just now, ...so just thought I would put it out there for YOU as well.

Gods best this day my friend, BOOKER (see below)

The Bend in the Road

Sometimes we come to life's crossroads
And we view what we think is the end...

But God has a much wider vision
And he knows that it's only a bend,

The road will go on and get smoother
And after we've stopped for a rest...

The path that lies hidden beyond us
Is often the path that is best.

So rest and relax and grow stronger,
Let go and let God share your load

And have faith in a brighter tomorrow,
YOU have just come to a bend in the road.

Author: Helen Steiner Rice

Thanx for concern w/ our AC being out -back on & cool again. Another hot one & then some 80s coming!?! Take care, now go smile at someone,

Bummer, the AC is on the fritz -nice timing ay? STILL so totally blessed, not complaining on that! Some GOD time this morning has me thinking …it is that attitude thing... it is about HOW we play the game… it is HOW we act, WHAT we say, WHO we are serving, helping others…

Our focus need be on HOW & WHO we are vs. WHERE we are going. He will take care of that, HE knows what He is doing, do you(we)? It is about journey vs. destination for sure …perspective maybe? …it does not get any better than this!?!

As I said, I was just thinking …STAY COOL!

Just had an interesting thought about humans vs ants, it can wait,…you can hardly wait huh?

A smile really is just a frown turned upside down, is it not?

AC not working, FURNACE is fine

Bummer, the AC is on the fritz -nice timing ay? STILL so totally blessed, not complaining on that!

Some GOD time this morning has me thinking …it is that attitude thing... it is about HOW we play the game… it is HOW we act, WHAT we say, WHO we are serving, helping others…

Our focus need be on HOW & WHO we are vs. WHERE we are going. He will take care of that, HE knows what He is doing, do you(we)? It is about journey vs. destination for sure …perspective maybe? …it does not get any better than this!?!

As I said, I was just thinking …STAY COOL!

Just had an interesting thought about humans vs ants, it can wait,…you can hardly wait huh?

A smile really is just a frown turned upside down, is it not?

So blessed

By watergarden this am reading/ thinking, so awesome out, so blessed! Church, ribs on grill, Syd, bike ride, bit of yardwork, a Royals Win? Thats my plan-Good Lord willing: http://ping.fm/INVfN

By pond reading/blessed: church, ribs/grill, Syd, bikeride, RoyalsWin? My plan-Good Lord willing: http://ping.fm/WqBzG

Weekend is over, its Monday and...

Your boss RELATES well with people - for sure with YOU! Obviously this is instrumental to how he/she COMMUNICATES so successfully.

He ACCOMODATES people & ideas, as he CREATES involvement, better systems & improvement-thinking; causing us to ELIMINATE waste on many fronts.

She FACILITATES teamwork among individuals & between teams/depts; never hesitating to productively EVALUATE, providing feedback as necessary.

He/she DEMONSTRATES leadership, professionalism & what we all want in our boss, by practicing the:

GREAT 8 LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

If I can help you, your business, or your management in these regards, let me know. These principles are what our soon-to-be-released book is all about, www.theconferenceforleaders.com

Gods best to you,

Doug, BOOKER TRAINING ASSOCIATES

THAT TRAINING DILEMMA:
Q: What if I train my people & they leave?
A: What if you don't & they stay!
(Consider this Q/A as it applies to supervision & management; & the fact the year is nearly half over. When?)

When leaders change (improve), ...organizations change (improve)

Greetings Manager friends! Will you make things better today? Along w/ managing Ops/systems - will your people grow thru your leadership?

A sunny awesome morning. Book#3 to publisher this week,...can't wait to share. Here is to something special happening today to YOU!

Follow up on previous blog on JUDGING

A friend(?) sent me this and had to share; just blogged something on judging so this was a no-brainer to send as a follow-up, you judge!

BEST POEM IN THE WORLD

I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp--
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.

Roger , who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.

'And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.'
'Hush, child,' He said, 'they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'

JUDGE NOT!!

Remember...Just going to church doesn't make you a
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.

Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!
Now it's your turn... Share this poem.

[my previous blog on judging: http://ping.fm/42cce ] Take care, BOOKER

When a friend does wrong in some way, do you tell them? As a leader, do you then? (or just practice Avoidance Conflict/Confrontation)!

book back from editor. playing golf w/ a buddy. sun out, birds r drying out&chirping. daughter/sister-families coming. Mannnnnn, so blessed!

KC area, tornado warnings all over south KC!

In the spirit of one of my fav movies Field of Dreams & because today was predicted to be Doomsday, etc, I awoke thinking "Is this Heaven?"

GO ROYALS, beating the Cardinals, hardly gets any better than that! 3-0 WIN

Just a song that works on me, good tune, interesting words http://ping.fm/7S4Qg

Seeking some information/experiences/knowledge you may have regarding STEPHEN MINISTRIES? Thanks for anything doug@bookertraining.com

Judging, being judged, Judgment Day

Some thoughts hit me in the midst of all the current speculation about End Times w/ disasters, tragedy & bad stuff seemingly everywhere these days. On top of it all, I saw where some guy wrote a book predicting the world will come to an end THIS SATURDAY/May 21!

When I heard about him, my inclination was to judge that guy predicting this. Now I must admit I do not believe that this will really happen on Saturday, but in fact how do you or I know? In fact we do not know, do we? We can think it is not going to come to an end, but that is nothing different from his guess-work. We are all just dealing with assumptions, and you know about assumptions, …well I will assume you do anyway! We both have a right to think what we wish huh? Does this make you a bad person or him a bad person or some we should judge negatively without knowing any facts and…
We are all guilty of judging people now and then for sure. Of course with my work in Leadership, I had to think about this judging thing from a management perspective as well. Judging others critically is just not right, and leads to bad things among/between people. If we judge, how do others judge us?

Good people (and for sure good leaders) just do not or at least should try not do be judgmental. Some of the dynamics that are flowing out of me here about our judging:

• Someone who disagrees with our thoughts…
• Someone who sends emails like this…
• Someone too fat or too thin…
• People with physical handicaps/disabilities, lisps & stuff like that…
• Someone who talks too much…or gossips…
• People talking on their cell or texting all the time…
• Someone who will not talk or share their opinion…
• In church the one who speaks in tongues…
• Earrings on guys, piercing or tattooing…
• Someone who drinks alcohol…or maybe smokes…
• Someone who thinks differently (from YOU)…
• Someone’s past, or history, or family…
• Nerdy, techy types…
• Someone too nice or too polite, …or who cusses…
• Different politics, religion, habits, communication style…
• Someone with a disability, limp, speech impediment…
• Someone who is in management…
• People with continual problems…
Thinking about management, good leaders do judge as part of their professional evaluation roles, but just should not be personally critical/but focus on performance specifically?!?

If the BIG JUDGMENT DAY does happen Saturday, will we be ready to be judged? As HE judges, will our judging of others be considered?
As I wrap this up with maybe a GOD BLESS or GODS BEST as usual, please do not judge. Believe me I know this happens even playing out in people unsubscribing to me because of it. In judging them:), that is just so nuts, because I am not imposing my God on you, but just asking MY God to bless YOU(them). I guess I just judged them huh?...forgive me.

Gods best to you my friend, BOOKER

...it is not the great revelation we have not had that will cause us trouble, but failing to walk in the ones God has already given us...from a favorite devotional by Copelands

Firmly believe that 95% of most COMMUNICATION issues, barriers, problems & challenges are really RELATIONSHIP issues, barriers, problems & challenges!

Think happy thoughts & smile at people today! In city for appts w/ free time after 2:30. Holler if you want to try to connect? 913.232.0244

REAL LEADERSHIP's about WISDOM & rarely little to do w/ POWER! [reminder:plz take a look www.theconferenceforleaders.com; answer Qs if poss.]

Join the ACCP Jun 2 for Golf & Networking -4person team scramble. Golfer/non-golfer, have a great time on the course at Unity Village!

Book website!!!

Would you please help me with this?

Would you reach out and share our new website w/ 3-5 leaders/managers that you know?

Please ask them to answer 3-5 questions on the DISCUSSIONS FORUM?

The site is www.theconferenceforleaders.com

Would you go to the site and do the same?

Welcome any/all input, etc; I appreciate you very much for helping us.

Take care, BOOKER

Would u help! Would u share new website w/ 3 leaders u know; ask them to answer 3-5 questions? www.theconferenceforleaders.com (would u do the same?)

Would some LEADER out there find a word to replace the most overly-used word in our society: AWESOME???!

Putting together a bible-ministerial study w/those interested? Online w/ 3-hr physical meeting every 3 weeks?...east side of KC? Interested?

Leadership, Faith, Help

PSALMS 25:4-5 Help me understand your ways O Lord! Teach me your paths! Guide me into your truth and teach me. >>This is so where I am right now with a strong prayer request & guidance that this upcoming book of mine will lead to helping to do His Will. This book has so many dynamics: Leader Development, Faith, Women in Leadership, Great 8 Leader Principles; ...sharing my becoming New, Lexington visibility; workplace relationships and issues; connecting with people all over the country through opportunities this book could help them with, etc.

Appreciate you sharing about the book as it becomes available this month along with a website to grow and learn with people. Book title: The Conference for Leaders.

Gods best to you my friend, please holler if I can help your world (sincerely). BOOKER

PSALMS 25:4-5 Help me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths! Guide me into your truth and teach me. >>This is so where I am right now with a strong prayer request & guidance that this upcoming book of mine will lead to helping to do His Will. This book has so many dynamics: Leader Development, Faith, Women in Leadership, Great 8 Leader Principles; ...sharing my becoming New, Lexington visibility; workplace relationships and issues; connecting with people all over the country through opportunities this book could help them with, etc.

Appreciate you sharing about the book as it becomes available this month along with a website to grow and learn with people. Book title: The Conference for Leaders.