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| Mel and Ray on a Sea Safari in the Howe Sound |
Life is not a zero sum game. This assumes that if I am to gain, then someone else must lose and it persistently asks "What’s in it for me"? For many people, this is their view of the world.
A few people view the world differently. They look for opportunities to invest in the lives of other people. They give away wisdom, time, and money.
This morning I just boarded a flight to Vancouver B.C. and will soon take a ferry to Keats Island for my final week of the Executive Stream of the Arrow Leadership program. When I began my Arrow journey over a year ago, Mel Finlay, my leadership partner took the time to listen to my story. Over the last year, Mel has invested many more hours of listening, wise counsel, and prayer on my behalf. Mel met with me monthly via Skype, flew thousands of miles to be with me and others at three residential seminars each six days in length, and Mel and his wife Susan have prayed for my family each week over the last year. As volunteer Leadership Partners, they each do this for three Arrow Leaders in my class.
In case you’re wondering, Mel does have a day job. He and Susan lead a ministry in Canada called Nation at Prayer. They spend time with Canada’s top politicians for the purpose of supporting the nation’s leadership in prayer without regard for political party.
Mel has served as a pastor, an Executive coach, and a CEO of a large non-profit. He has experienced his share of bumps and bruises in life but has come out the other side with a generous heart. In a season of challenge and change for me, Mel's wise counsel has been a gift. He pushed me when I needed it, poked at areas of my life that needed to change, and invited me to greater trust in God. My journey has been transformational.
I’m different than I was a year ago. I’m stretching for higher goals, reaching deeper into my family, and engaging more opportunities to speak into the lives of those around me. Mel has been a key part of that process. I've received something of great value and I intend to share it with others.
A few people view the world differently. They look for opportunities to invest in the lives of other people. They give away wisdom, time, and money.
This morning I just boarded a flight to Vancouver B.C. and will soon take a ferry to Keats Island for my final week of the Executive Stream of the Arrow Leadership program. When I began my Arrow journey over a year ago, Mel Finlay, my leadership partner took the time to listen to my story. Over the last year, Mel has invested many more hours of listening, wise counsel, and prayer on my behalf. Mel met with me monthly via Skype, flew thousands of miles to be with me and others at three residential seminars each six days in length, and Mel and his wife Susan have prayed for my family each week over the last year. As volunteer Leadership Partners, they each do this for three Arrow Leaders in my class.
In case you’re wondering, Mel does have a day job. He and Susan lead a ministry in Canada called Nation at Prayer. They spend time with Canada’s top politicians for the purpose of supporting the nation’s leadership in prayer without regard for political party.
Mel has served as a pastor, an Executive coach, and a CEO of a large non-profit. He has experienced his share of bumps and bruises in life but has come out the other side with a generous heart. In a season of challenge and change for me, Mel's wise counsel has been a gift. He pushed me when I needed it, poked at areas of my life that needed to change, and invited me to greater trust in God. My journey has been transformational.
I’m different than I was a year ago. I’m stretching for higher goals, reaching deeper into my family, and engaging more opportunities to speak into the lives of those around me. Mel has been a key part of that process. I've received something of great value and I intend to share it with others.
Thanks Mel
P.S. While I was checking in today, the airline agent noticed that I had three "bags" my laptop, a small suitcase and a coat bag. She politely asked me to step out of line and consolidate my bags or I would need to pay a $25 fee. As I moved toward the back of the line to try and consolidate, a woman in line said “I only have one bag, I’ll take one of your bags.” When we see life as an opportunity to give rather than get, we live healthier, happier lives.
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