A good leader realizes that there will be those who are thankful for the provision and others who will abuse it, if not reject it outright. Moreover, he recognizes that both response and rejection can be used to his advantage. It does not matter if it is fission or fusion, for in either case vast …
Author: Gregory Hake
Son. Husband. Father. Thinker. Doer.
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary
The success of any group of people depends upon the allegiance of its members to the goals and values they share in common. It follows, then, that leaders in any organization must take the time to imbue every aspect of the organization with the qualities it holds dearest. In the case of my companies, our …
The Comfort Drug
There is a particular type of discomfort which accompanies personal growth. I say "particular" because it is different than the discomfort that comes from failure, dishonesty or disobedience. It is more like the "good burn" you get from an intense workout than the aches and pains which follow periods of sustained idleness. Your tolerance for …
The Little Secret that Changed the World
In life you'll occasionally come across small changes that transform your perspective and magnify your ability to accomplish things. I've discovered one that I feel you need to know for a number of reasons, chief among them from my perspective is the opportunity to catalyze massive change not just locally, but globally. My secret little …
Chronic Imbalance
Growth inside is the counterweight to growth outside. Allow me to explain. If you spend your days growing on the outside, that is, honing your "doing" skills and fail to grow on the inside, the resulting imbalance will eventually lead to implosion. If, on the other hand, inner growth in any person or collection of …
Dancing Horses
"Dancing Horses" by Gregg Hake Dancing horses on the wall Leaving dancers' light footfalls. Dancing horses in my room How you lift a day of gloom!
Give Thee Rest
Thou giver of my deepest thoughts of joy, Who from the solemn darkness doth proclaim Words unformed through my heart no longer coy, How can I give thee rest and fan thy flame? The world has grown cold, embers once red hot Now smolder with righteous indignation And earth, disfeatured by man's cold fiat, Yearns …
Time to grow up!
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.” - John Maxwell Taking total responsibility for your attitudes requires that you eschew blame altogether. To turn your back on blame you must: Realize that you have a choice as to …
At Length, Truth Will Out
Miserable comforters are ye all, Ye who bray and shout; My ways are true, I did not fall At length, truth will out. Though thorns and nails and fantastical tales Give thee brief redoubt, Rest assured for all your travails At length, truth will out. The patience of Job is thine, dear compeer Sink never …
Radiant Redoubt
The answers that you seek dear friend Cannot be found without. And if you ask me how I know I'll say "without a doubt." Too long you've kept the truth inside Your scarred and troubled heart. But now I say to you dear friend It's time for a new start. "What can I do?" you …
Gregory Hake 