en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/519382 Comments by michaelhsmith http://www.leadingsmart.com/2012/03/13-leaders-13-states.html#IDComment309938407 I am interested in the session that begins in September. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 22:42:43 +0000 http://www.leadingsmart.com/2012/03/13-leaders-13-states.html#IDComment309938407 http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/reporter/index.html?ID=10109#IDComment131625784 Great post...thanks for the information. I am a former patient at Vanderbilt Voice Clinic and through therapy with Dr. Tom Cleveland learned some great techniques to keep the voice in the proper placement. I continue to exercise my voice with the tools Dr. Cleveland prescribed. This article looks at keeping the voice relaxed in a different way. Are there some techniques that can be used at home that take advantage of this throat massage? Tue, 1 Mar 2011 15:37:51 +0000 http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/reporter/index.html?ID=10109#IDComment131625784 http://www.maurilioamorim.com/2011/02/your-boring-meeting-is-costing-you-a-lot-of-money/#IDComment125705305 Great post... I hate meetings that have no real purpose and fail to help the team get on the same page. I love meetings that have been well planned and communicate vision and rally the team to get things done. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:26:58 +0000 http://www.maurilioamorim.com/2011/02/your-boring-meeting-is-costing-you-a-lot-of-money/#IDComment125705305 https://ronedmondson.com/2017/09/10-characteristics-of-a-healthy-organization.html#IDComment122836263 Ron, great post. Many organizations get some of these but rarely all of them. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:03:20 +0000 https://ronedmondson.com/2017/09/10-characteristics-of-a-healthy-organization.html#IDComment122836263 http://www.maurilioamorim.com/2010/11/fast-forward-deployment-and-your-online-project/#IDComment112734591 Great post Maurilio. I believe the opposite of Fast Forward Deployment is what anchors churches to programs. Main line ministries often seem to be unwilling to push forward without determining first how many people will be upset by changes. This fear stops deployment and hinders action on the mission. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:01:32 +0000 http://www.maurilioamorim.com/2010/11/fast-forward-deployment-and-your-online-project/#IDComment112734591 http://www.spencesmith.com/three-steps-to-growing-stronger-and-faster/#IDComment110138895 good post Spence... Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:33:54 +0000 http://www.spencesmith.com/three-steps-to-growing-stronger-and-faster/#IDComment110138895 http://www.maurilioamorim.com/2010/11/why-i-vote-today/#IDComment107430229 Maurilio, Great post. I believe we Americans take for granted the freedoms that cost so many their lives. Thank you for reminded me in a new way the privilege and responsibility I have to vote. Michael Tue, 2 Nov 2010 20:22:57 +0000 http://www.maurilioamorim.com/2010/11/why-i-vote-today/#IDComment107430229 https://ronedmondson.com/2015/12/10-random-things-to-know-about-pastors.html#IDComment100579950 good post Ron and very true. I think most of them can apply to a worship pastor also. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:21:37 +0000 https://ronedmondson.com/2015/12/10-random-things-to-know-about-pastors.html#IDComment100579950 https://ronedmondson.com/2010/08/7-reasons-you-need-social-media-as-a-christian-leader.html#IDComment91017901 Thanks for the post Ron. As a church staff member I have found that social networking is an amazing tool to keep in touch with your congregation and the people you lead. As you I participate in all three mediums: blog, twitter and facebook. Here are a couple of reasons: *congregation becomes a part of your everyday life not just what they see on Sunday *you can connect with people's lives throughout the week which then becomes a great way to start face to face conversations on Sunday *blogging allows you to post thoughts about how you do ministry and lead teams, which may help the congregation know the 'big picture' that drives decisions *it has become a invaluable way to communicate quickly. Example when we had to cancel services due to the Nashville flood. *and...it is an amazing way to communicate about prayer needs and celebrate when prayers are answered. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:35:01 +0000 https://ronedmondson.com/2010/08/7-reasons-you-need-social-media-as-a-christian-leader.html#IDComment91017901 http://michaelhyatt.com/2007/01/ten-annoying-meeting-behaviors.html#IDComment89583133 I learned from a wise man years ago to apply the meeting rules below that help to avoid the 10 annoying behaviors you posted: Show Up Be Present (engaging, not just filling a chair) Communicate Openly (Honestly) Let Go of the Outcomes (the decisions made are for the team not a personal agenda) Have fun To carry these out the team leader has to be intentional about setting the culture so that everyone involved communicates and does so with respect. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:19:35 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2007/01/ten-annoying-meeting-behaviors.html#IDComment89583133 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#IDComment86531923 I too wish I had taken the time to surround myself with trusted advisers when I was younger. Now I do have those people in my life... it is never too late. Your post reminds me that is our responsibility to pour ourselves into young leaders, co-workers and/or friends and help them see the need for advisers. We do the next generation a dis-service by not investing in them. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:56:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/who-are-your-%e2%80%9ctrusted-advisors%e2%80%9d.html#IDComment86531923 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/how-to-better-track-the-tasks-you-delegate-to-others.html#IDComment85350099 I have ordered two of David's books and bought and downloaded the "GTD and Outlook 2007" guide. Looking forward to digging in. Wed, 7 Jul 2010 18:28:04 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/how-to-better-track-the-tasks-you-delegate-to-others.html#IDComment85350099 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/how-to-better-track-the-tasks-you-delegate-to-others.html#IDComment85318483 Thanks for the post Michael and especially for the mentioned resources, which I am exploring now Wed, 7 Jul 2010 14:42:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/07/how-to-better-track-the-tasks-you-delegate-to-others.html#IDComment85318483 http://www.sheilawalshblog.com/2010/06/30/a-day-of-grace/#IDComment83841030 Glad to have you in blog world. I look forward to future posts. Thu, 1 Jul 2010 15:58:54 +0000 http://www.sheilawalshblog.com/2010/06/30/a-day-of-grace/#IDComment83841030 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/forget-your-blog-stats-and-just-write.html#IDComment83545009 Let me say...I am glad you continue to blog. I love reading your work and learn much from your thoughts. Here are the reasons I blog: * It is a creative outlet. * It challenges me to look for topics to write about. * It encourages me to read on a variety of topics. * It helps me organize my thoughts. * It hopefully helps the people I lead know me better. * I am enjoying the challenge. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:14:28 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/forget-your-blog-stats-and-just-write.html#IDComment83545009 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/why-plan-b-is-often-your-greatest-opportunity-as-a-leader.html#IDComment80417772 Recently I was faced with a walking a person through a crisis here are some observations: 1. recognized that the circumstance was beyond my control 2. a personal response was needed 3. comfort and support of the individual was the priority 4. there was a need to stay calm 5. while offering support, there was a need to process a plan of action. 6. continued conversation with the individual while offering support 7. once we moved from the initial crisis moment, an action plan was implemented Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:19:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/why-plan-b-is-often-your-greatest-opportunity-as-a-leader.html#IDComment80417772 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-gentle-art-of-conversational-ping-pong.html#IDComment80137529 Great post and great reminder. As a worship leader I have often used the ping-pong analogy in reference to planning worship services also, because worship is a conversation with God. We need to plan times to recognize we are in a conversation, see who we are communicating with and respond; here what He might be saying through prayers, songs, scripture and respond. Once we hear from God or about God is is okay to ask questions so that we can learn more. Worship is a conversation with eternal possibilities and should be as active as a ping-pong match. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:24:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/the-gentle-art-of-conversational-ping-pong.html#IDComment80137529 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/using-the-ipad-to-take-meeting-notes.html#IDComment79788961 because of one of your earlier posts I am now using Evernote...thanks. Also thanks for listing your system for taking notes and symbols for useful follow-up Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:55:38 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/using-the-ipad-to-take-meeting-notes.html#IDComment79788961 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/sleep-and-your-productivity.html#IDComment79303977 Thanks for the reminder. I had never thought of the similarities of symptoms between being tired and being discouraged. Now to be more sensitive to how my sleep patterns can effect my emotional state. Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:32:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/06/sleep-and-your-productivity.html#IDComment79303977 http://www.spencesmith.com/dana-key-remembered-december-30-1953-%e2%80%93-june-6-2010/#IDComment78989335 Thanks for the post and insights to this life. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:51:22 +0000 http://www.spencesmith.com/dana-key-remembered-december-30-1953-%e2%80%93-june-6-2010/#IDComment78989335