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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 5: Self-Made Success

December 17, 2013
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Fifth in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 4: Similarities

December 10, 2013
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Fourth in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 3: Weaknesses

December 3, 2013
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Third in a series that addresses misconceptions about leading from our strengths God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 2: Value

November 26, 2013
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God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions about strengths and the truths behind the myths. Misconception #2: Some strengths…

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Misconceptions About Strengths, Part 1: Pride

November 19, 2013
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God created you and those around you with unique strengths and has placed you together to be more together than you can be alone. But misconceptions can get in the way of learning to lead from your strengths. This series reveals common misconceptions about strengths and the truths behind the myths. Misconception #1: Focus on…

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Devotional: When to Leave on Your Mask

November 12, 2013
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A devotional about using your strengths Your environment can impact your strengths in a positive way or in a negative way. As you adapt your natural strengths to your environment, the changes you make are like a mask. Your home life, your work life, your church life, and your relationships all offer opportunities to live…

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Devotional: Understanding Your Strengths – Focus on the A’s

November 5, 2013
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Focus on the A’s, Not the F’s Your weaknesses or your strengths: which are easiest for you to recognize? To find out, try this exercise. On one side of a 3 x 5 index card, record your three greatest weaknesses. Turn the card over. On the second side, write down your three greatest strengths. Which…

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Devotional: Beat Stress With Your Strengths

October 1, 2013
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Stressed? You’re not alone. But you can beat stress. Three out of four Americans regularly experience both the psychological and physical symptoms caused by stress. And modern life stress shows no sign of backing off. Nearly half of those surveyed (44%) say that their stress has increased over the past five years. Beat Stress When…

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Devotional: Can You Rewire Your Brain’s Default Setting?

September 24, 2013
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Valuing Strengths: Can You Rewire Your Brain’s Default Setting? When Dave walked into the office on the first day of his new job, the first person he saw was Nicole. And he didn’t like what he saw. Nicole’s hands fluttered over a messy desk as she spoke on a cell phone, simultaneously checking email and…

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Growing Young Leaders in the Latin American Church

September 23, 2013
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As Director of Hacienda El Refugio (an outdoor adventure and retreat center near Quito, Ecuador) Paul Reichert leads a multicultural team of 25 staff members who serve the Latin American church. “Everything we do is focused on leadership development,” says Paul. He and his staff not only conduct retreats for youth, church, school, business, and…

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