by Michael Murphy | Oct 19, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
If we can’t recruit and develop and release teams we are flying solo. Flying solo will always put a ceiling on what we can accomplish. One of the questions I get asked a lot is “Where do I find good team members?” That is a great question. Let me tell what my response...
by Michael Murphy | Oct 6, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
You have all heard the illustration of the lion tamer with the whip and the three-legged stool. You think what the heck will a three-legged stool do? The fact is that when the three prongs are coming at the lion, the lion will find it hard to focus. Let me give you...
by Michael Murphy | Sep 22, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Jesus tells a story in Matthew 21 where He walked past a tree and wanted something to eat. He cursed that tree because there was no fruit. When they walked past the day after, the tree had absolutely shrunk to its roots. He then says a very famous line: Whatever you...
by Michael Murphy | Sep 14, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Art and creativity over the years have very much been spurned by love, and betrayed love. Think about the songs and poems that have been written. Think about the paintings that have been painted. Many of those happened in the name of love. It occurred to me that there...
by Michael Murphy | Sep 7, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
When we start out as leaders it is not so difficult to lead individuals. Those that are just starting out on their journey, those who starting to learn how to serve and get going in their career or calling. It is pretty much a “do this, do that” as they gain more...
by Michael Murphy | Aug 31, 2016 | Repealing Murphy's Law
Change before you have to is a real relevant theme for many. If we look at King Josiah, he was an infant king only 8 years of age. He had a lot of advisors and so forth. He found the Books of the Law that had been lost for many years. He got someone to read it for him...