Six Picks – Week of Feb. 7

Recommended reading for your week.

7 Ways to Make Yourself Invaluable on a Team – Excellent insights on being a team player – applicable not only to the workplace but to many situations involving people.

Learn the Lesson of Aaron’s Oily Beard – The article helps make sense of a seemingly strange analogy in a powerful psalm (also the shortest psalm).

Give Your Fears to Your Father – Timely reflections from Max Lucado, comparing our fears to what Jesus felt in the Garden of Gethsemane.

4 Ways to Know that You Are Leading like This Is a Disruption (Not an Interruption) – Helpful distinction and good application points.

How to Help Your Spouse Grieve – Helpful pointers on serving with compassion, sensitivity, and patience.

This Could Be The Most Important Leadership Skill in Turbulent Times – Good, quick tips on gauging the “emotional temperature” of a team and responding appropriately.

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