Someone said if you want to change the players, then change the players. It’s the first time I heard that saying. I heard it and understanding it gave me a degree of appreciation about how teams can grow. The players in the team aren’t always the players that should be in the team. It’s time […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Time for ScoutingThey had grown very familiar with each other. They had been selected from different backgrounds, but it didn’t take them that long to establish a rapport. From there the bond developed. It was reinforced during the rocky first months after the launch. They didn’t let the setbacks deter them. There were enough to keep their […]
Read More Changing the Line-UpThey always look to see how they can divide us. They know that if they can get us out of step with each other it will cause critical vulnerabilities. They know that the best way to bring about defeat is not to attack us directly, it’s to see if they can sneak in and sow […]
Read More We Are Marching TogetherThey set out at dawn. For a while all that was heard was the rhythmic crunching of feet on the gravel. After a while, the front man did the rally call. As usual it started low – his call, their response – low and in line with each step they took. The front man kept […]
Read More A March: Commitment to the CallHe was too small. That’s why they didn’t sign him. They were looking for someone big and strong. He wouldn’t cut it in this game. He didn’t grow any bigger, but someone saw what he offered how that benefits the team. The team saw it as well as he gave his all for the team […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Not That Small After AllThere was something about him. He was a sociable guy, very friendly and yet he seemed to know when not to get involved in the gossip. He enjoyed a laugh like the next guy, but he seemed to know when not to muck in on a more seedy line of humour. When people went out […]
Read More Excelling and Exceeding: A StoryOne of the things I like about blogs and podcasts is the ability to check the archives. I’ve been on a really extensive enjoyment of podcasts in recent months. I feel late to the party, but that’s not unusual. There are podcasts that I prefer to listen to the latest episodes, but some have me […]
Read More The Importance of the Team ThemeNearly there, but not quite. For a long time the group were used to getting nearly there but not quite. Just missing out on achieving their desired outcomes. Just missing out on what they had set for themselves. Nearly there, but not quite. When they explored what could be the reason for this, they were […]
Read More Rest and Be Together“You don’t know what you’re doing.” The fans chant this to the manager as his team concedes yet another goal that confirms yet another defeat in a run of poor results. The standards of the club would not allow for much more of this. The owner had thought he made the right selection choosing this […]
Read More God the Builder – He Knows What He’s Building: A ParableConflict is a reality. Any effort to do something is often met with resistance. Sometimes that opposition can come from within, sometimes it can come from external sources. The conflict can appear relentless and sometimes oppressive. In those settings it is easy to get the impression that you’re doing all you can to survive. This […]
Read More God the Builder – Faith For The Winning Team
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