Seth Fish

"The mark of a true leader is not just how much they know, but how much they love to learn." — Simon Sinek

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"When you're interested in something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results." - Ken Blanchard

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@OBPinvestments I enjoyed this one. Lots of interesting perspective.

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@deewalkerbooks I agree I’ve read some where the beginning was the “necessary context” and then the end was the good part. However some authors write all the good stuff up front and then use the rest of the book to illustrate and repeat their previous points.

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If you are 112 pages into a 360 page book, but you aren’t getting much from it, do you:

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In his book Leading in Tough Times, John Maxwell says this: “Your choices are the only thing you truly control. You cannot control your circumstances, nor can you control other people. By focusing on your choices and then making them with integrity, you can confirm and strengthen your commitment. And that is what often separates success from failure.”

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🎙️Episode 209 is out now with David Ashcroft, GLN President and CEO!

Communication can make or break trust on a team, especially when the conversation gets tense. In this episode, Whitney Putnam and GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft talk about one of the most common leadership challenges: how to communicate with clarity, candor and care when the stakes are high. They unpack a real moment from a recent GLN all-staff meeting, where a public challenge created tension, required follow-up and ultimately helped sharpen strategy. Whitney and David explore why leaders often think they are being clear when others are hearing something different, how trust makes hard conversations possible, and why “keeping short accounts” can prevent tension from becoming toxic. This conversation gives leaders a practical look at how honest communication, handled with humility and follow-through, can strengthen both the work and the relationship.

Listen to Episode 209 of The Global Leadership Podcast on streaming platforms and at https://t.co/Qn9oIMFKGX!

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As I listened to a sermon by Reverend Harry Plank, he spoke about our God being miraculous. However, he noted that even John the Baptist had doubts. In Matthew 11, he pointed out that John asked, “Art thou he that should come?”

He continued by explaining how the simplicity of repentance is miraculous because it makes heaven accessible to all—not just the intelligent, the strong, or the rich. Anyone who repents and believes in Jesus has access to heaven.

He ended by saying that even when we are in our own prisons of doubt or hardship, we can bring those questions to Jesus. God is faithful to provide answers, and we can walk by faith even when the path is not fully clear.

I’m not gonna lie. This has been a stressful season for me, and realizing that someone as spiritual as John the Baptist had doubts and was open and transparent with Jesus allows me in my prayer life to do the same.

Here is a link to the full sermon https://t.co/TC8p8XWTGh

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@SoulCultivated I’ve learned it elevates the quality of my understanding if I’m making notes and actively looking for key points

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@TWilliamsAuthor @AlexAndBooks_ This is a great space!

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@AlexAndBooks_ Definitely interesting, do you have a link to the full article?

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A few weeks ago, Reverend Steven Hight preached on God’s grace being sufficient.

He talked about how trials and suffering originate from the devil, but God often allows them for a purpose—often to foster humility and reliance on Him.

He said that the phrase “my grace is sufficient” is in the perfect tense, meaning it is an ongoing, continuous reality rather than a one-time injection for a crisis. God’s grace is already at work, sufficing for us in every moment.

The part that stuck out to me was that we often pray for a substitute rather than transformation, or for God to remove our pain and replace it with comfort. But God often chooses to transform us by adding His grace, enabling us to take it in stride and remain joyful and purposeful even amidst pain.

He used examples like aging, grief, and caregiving to illustrate that grace does not always eliminate the difficulty itself. Instead, it provides the strength to face these realities with faith, glorifying God even in weakness.

Here is his full sermon https://t.co/jaXaE49E0q

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In his sermon yesterday, our pastor said this.

The enemy of our soul knows that if he can cause us to forget the goodness of God, he can weaken our faith, silence our praise, and rob us of our joy.

This is why we are instructed to remember.

To remember God‘s name is to trust him. To trust him is to praise him, to magnify him, and to exalt him.

What are you trusting in?

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@AlexAndBooks_ I have always focused on non fiction, but recently I have made myself choose some nonfiction books. I am finding it it’s helpful with stress.

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@AlexAndBooks_ Such a good book! I really liked how he explained the 1% improvements and how much they compound! It’s really easy to get sucked into the “all or nothing” mindset, but simple 1% improvements are really powerful!

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@BilLearnsData Honestly, I’m learning it’s more important to just enjoy the reading!

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Honestly, lately I’ve been using hard copies, e-books, and audiobooks—all three. I try not to spend too much, but sometimes I buy an audiobook I already have in hard copy so I can continue the book while mowing and then use the hard copy in my living room. I also find the e-book is nice when I’m traveling or just wanting to read through the day it’s not quite as convenient to take multiple hardcopies.

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I haven’t quite finished the book entitled “The Power of a Humble Life,” but there are some great truths in it.

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I recently finished this book. I did most of it as an audiobook but I’m very glad I did. The author told the story from the perspective of a man trying to balance saving his marriage, keeping his factory from closing, and learning some new concepts simultaneously. It’s a lengthy read, but he keeps it interesting and it has been a lot of good food for thought.

I now frequently use the term “Bottlenecks”and it challenged the way that I think of system process prioritization.