Wayne Hastings

4 Ways to Motivate People to Achieve Their Potential

Wayne — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:56:42 +0000

In my last post I wrote about Gary. He was an example of a dedicated employee who had a tremendous Growth Achievement Potential (GAP). He was a mail room person [...]

Elevating Your Employee’s Growth Potential

Wayne — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:28:24 +0000

Over the years I’ve found that discovering and supporting an employee’s Growth Achievement Potential (GAP) does so much more for morale than money—and much more leveling the playing field. Gary [...]

God Makes Different Choices

Wayne — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:53:44 +0000

It’s important to note that God chose the younger son. In Exodus 13:11-13, God placed a special claim on the firstborn of man and animals. The nation of Israel, therefore, [...]

9 Ways to Unleash Greatness in Others

Wayne — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:40 +0000

A humble leader steps aside so that others can run by and seize the prize of their own greatness. What are some ways we can make this happen? Assume the [...]

The Way of the Humble

Wayne — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:04:17 +0000

Humble leaders take a different approach. They are not so self-absorbed as to think that they don’t need to listen and be open. Their spirits are not critical because they [...]

30 Days to Happier Kids

Wayne — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:28 +0000

I think Steven Covey first talked about this concept in his 7 Habits book. I was an early adopter to the principle in my leadership role and quickly discovered how [...]

Why Can’t We Work Together?

Wayne — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:33 +0000

Nothing breaks down the cohesiveness of an organization more than friction and divisiveness within a leadership team. Factors that are closely linked with financial performance are good integration and coordination [...]

The Problem Solving Arsonist

Wayne — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:11:24 +0000

People will follow leaders who stay steady in the turbulence and work with them to create new answers, new plans, and a new future. Whatever you do, don’t slip into [...]

Calming Chaos

Wayne — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:48:50 +0000

The world we live in is chaotic. A great leader learns how to leverage chaos into creativity, to bring a sense of tranquility to a crazy world. Dealing with new [...]

Developing a Child’s Heart for Worship

Wayne — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:58:44 +0000

From the time our kids were little, we encouraged them to worship and praise God. Our son, Zachary, has played in several praise bands over the years and the tradition [...]