Zero Tolerance
Prov. 26:21 (GN) “… Wood keeps a fire burning and troublemakers keep arguments alive.”
The third step to take in dealing with difficult people is Refuse To Argue. This can be tough particularly if you have superior information but just refuse to argue. Matt.22:15 & 18 (GN) “The Pharisees went off and made a plan to trap Jesus with questions… Jesus was aware of their intent… so he said, `Why are you trying to trap me?” [with emphasis]. Read the rest of this entry
Maturity = Control
Prov.21:23 (GN) “If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say.”
The mark of maturity is controlled response. Maturity is not reacting immediately to what people say, but giving a controlled response. Imagine someone has been set up at his office and everyone is waiting for him to explode when he finds out. And even after he discovers, he still does not retaliate; Read the rest of this entry
Proper Perception
Prov. 29:25 (GN) “It is dangerous to be concerned with what others think of you…”
If your waking thoughts are about what this person or that person thinks about you, then Scripture says that you are treading a dangerous path. Some people are just unpleasable; accept it and live with it. Fact number two: I do not have to please everyone; so you do not have to please everyone. Read the rest of this entry
Realization 101
Rom.12:18 (NIV)”If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” [with emphasis]
God does not want us to be difficult people in the lives of those we are doing life with. Some of us may have a propensity towards being demanding, or we are prone to being disagreeable, or being defensive, or prone to be demeaning. In that case, it is time to stop today and realign with Christ. Read the rest of this entry
Not As These
Rom.12:17-19 (MSG) “Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it.”
In managing difficult people, you need to be aware of the five types you will come across.
#1. Demanding People are dictators and their goal is to run your life. They are very controlling, Read the rest of this entry
Next Level
Rom.12:18 (NIV) “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” [with emphasis]
We are on a journey with God and the destination is thriving at work. However, even though the thrust in this season is on work, you will notice that God is challenging us beyond our work life. He is challenging us to our core on certain areas in our lives. I am trusting that God Himself will change our lives and take us to the next level in our businesses, in our careers and in our relationships, in Read the rest of this entry
Re-New
Prov. 24:16 “For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” [with emphasis]
Today, we will continue to draw strength and inspiration as well as challenge ourselves with the story of Ray Crock, the founder of McDonalds. He did not just start off a billion dollar company at the age of fifty-two, many other people became billionaires because one man chose to stick it out! What is your excuse? Locate that excuse and trash it! Not many of us reading this today have turned Read the rest of this entry
Arise!
Prov. 22:29 (LB) “Do you know a hard-working man? He shall be successful and stand before kings!” [with emphasis]
Today, I will start you off with some shocking background stories to the success stories a lot of us celebrate and wish for today. Oprah Winfrey was fired as a television presenter; they said she was not good enough. Today, she owns her television network. So you got fired –big deal! Turn it around. Michael Jordan’s high school basketball coach said he was not good enough to play basketball. Michael Jordan went ahead to win Read the rest of this entry
Over Turn
Eccl.10:10 “If the ax is dull, and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success”
Energy even though finite is a variable. You can increase your energy level physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually by doing the right type of exercise and eating right accordingly. Time however, cannot be increased. While time is linear and cannot be concentrated, energy fluctuates and can be concentrated. And the increase in energy given in Read the rest of this entry
Refining Word
Eccl.10:10 “If the ax is dull, and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success” [with emphasis]
Energy consists of four components –physical energy, mental energy, emotional energy, and spiritual energy. To manage your energy, you must be optimal in your physical energy. In order to achieve this, you need to exercise and be deliberate about watching what you eat. What you eat and how you exercise will determine your physical energy. If you do not Read the rest of this entry
