Archive for July, 2007

safer surfing chaos

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Welcome back.
I’m just beginning to read Surfing the Edge of Chaos by Richard Pascale, Mark Millemann, and Linda Gioja. 
 
The trio mention four principles from the science of complexity which caught my attention.  See what you make of these:
1. Equilibrium is a precursor to death.  When a living system is in a state of equilibrium, it is less […]

a lot of numbers

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Welcome back.
I’ve been trying to freshen up my blog page as I celebrated my 48th birthday yesterday.  (By the way, can anyone tell me how to change my avatar?  I’ve been trying to delete the old one and upload an up-to-date piccie, without success.)
Now I’m in my 49th year - the numbers keep getting bigger […]

strongly felt

Friday, July 27th, 2007

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I’ve just had to put down Marcus Buckingham’s book Go Put Your Strengths to Work. 

Don’t get me wrong - I’m not disappointed by this book that follows on from taking the StrengthsFinder analysis.  Far from it - I think this book is a “must read” for anyone who has taken the analysis as it […]

something minty

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

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One of the books I’ve just begun to read is by really good guy, Eric Bryant.  Check out more about the book at http://ericbryant.org/blog/

books books books

Sunday, July 8th, 2007

Welcome back.
The last time I asked what you were reading there were some really interesting books posted.  As a result I ordered a number of books.
I thought I’d aske the question again, so what are you reading?
Here’s what I’m reading at the moment, followed by my holiday reading (I’ll be quiet for a fortnight):

Revolution by […]

17%

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

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I’ve been reading Mark 3:31-35 in which Jesus’ family turn up to take him in hand - they think he’s out of his mind because his day was so full that he didn’t get chance to eat.  Jesus is told that his family is outside but he says, “Whoever does God’s will is my brother […]

mad church disease

Monday, July 2nd, 2007

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My friend Anne Jackson is researching for a book on burn out in churches.  Can you help her by completing the on-line survey?  It’s all beginning today so why not be amongst the first?
Here’s Anne’s blog page to tell more, with links … 
FIGHT MAD CHURCH DISEASE!

It’s here……….
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How can you help fight Mad Church Disease?
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