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Mark's Remarks
Are You Loved?
God doesn’t love you because you are lovable, wonderful, successful, or even because you are made in His image.
Bringing Out the Best in People
Cynicism teaches us to interpret everything through suspicion. That is not good. Sure, healthy skepticism can be constructive, but we never want to grow cynical. This applies to the workplace as well. Here are three ways we can be constructive without being cynical.
Some Ways to Remember Memorial Day
The death of the young is always sad, particularly when it results from war. Ironically, the memory of those who perished in the First World War has faded over time, overshadowed by the many subsequent conflicts. Nevertheless, some of the most significant poetry was composed during that era to honor the fallen.
What Would It Take?
Practically speaking, if you need to jumpstart a negotiation, Chance recommends asking, “What would it take?” She offered the story of an advocate who, after two girls were kidnapped in a rural Zambian village, asked local women, “What would it take to prevent this from happening again?” That question led to a satisfying solution.
Grace Under Pressure
Imagine this: You grow up in the Republic of Congo, move to Great Britain, and you’re pretty handy with computers. One day, you spot a job posting from the BBC for an IT position. You apply, get called in for an interview, and take your seat. Suddenly, who walks in but Karen Bowerman, the famous BBC anchor! She sits down across from you, looks you in the eye, and her very first question is: “Were you surprised by the verdict today?” Wait, what?
How to Argue… and Win Friends
Have you ever found yourself in an argument, convinced you’re right, but somehow you leave the discussion feeling more annoyed than victorious?