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I am struggling to feel like I belong at work – does anyone care?

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Too many people do not feel like they belong at work. The 2023 Work in America Survey found that 20% of employees do not feel a sense of belonging at work. When employees feel they do not belong, their performance suffers, and they are significantly more likely to seek employment elsewhere. Belonging in the workplace…

It’s hard to keep up with all the church name changes

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There is a trend across America for churches to change their names. There are probably a lot of good reasons for this. Churches that have been around for decades may have had a turnover in the congregation and a new name would be more reflective of the new parishioners. Other churches may have moved to…

Answers to a frequent question- How do I get a job?

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] How do I get a job/career against the competition? This was perhaps the most asked questions by my students, this time of year. A paraphrase of Dale Carnegie that applies to every people relationship is “Find out what the other person wants. Help them…

Sooner softball champs again!

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Football may be king at the University of Oklahoma, but the Sooners Softball team is undoubtedly queen. The Sooners made history last week when they won the Women’s College World Series for an unprecedented fourth consecutive year. It is the first time in college softball history that a team has four-peated, and with the current…

The Secret Weapon of Connection: Mastering Active Listening Skills

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“Can you hear me now?’ was the popular tag line in a commercial for a cell phone company. But the real question we should be asking in our everyday communications is “Are you listening?” My wife made the comment to me recently that I needed to check to see if I needed to get some…

Memorial May, is more than just one day

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Memorial May for our family is the weekend of the last Monday of May. Why not Day? We, like you, want more time. We began acquiring the ranch property when our children were the age of their young adult children. After a few years…

On the Road Again …

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FISHERS, IN – On the road again. Just can’t wait to get on the road again. The life I love is makin’ music with my friends, and I can’t wait to get on the road again. That old Willie Nelson song often rings true for me, especially this time of year. I typically travel quite…

NLR Leading the Way: Investing in next-gen leadership

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New Life Ranch provides amazing leadership development opportunities for teens as they prepare for the next phase of life as they grow into adults. Over the years my kids and grandchildren have been able to participate in this program and it has been a great investment in their spiritual development. Sophie Ward is the leadership…

Several states are battling abortion but not Oklahoma

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Can we abolish abortion in America? The answer is yes. The State of Missouri is in a court battle to close the last remaining abortion clinic in that state, a clinic run by Planned Parenthood, the biggest abortion machine in America. At issue was a state license that expired May 31. Losing the license would…