What do I do about my leadership flaws?

by | Oct 11, 2017 | Retirement

I came face to face with one of my leadership and interpersonal flaws this week.When I find myself faced with an issue I’d rather duck, the issue suddenly becomes, “What will I do?” As I reflect a bit further, it becomes clear that the “What will I do about it?”...

Defining a problem and developing a consensus

by | Oct 2, 2017 | Retirement

Have you ever noticed that sometimes there is a solution looking for a problem to solve?  Usually, it is the other way around and there are lots of problems looking for solutions.The problem with problems is that they are “squishy.” They are hard to grab,...

Our future is a matter of heart.

by | Sep 27, 2017 | Retirement

As Envoy continues to grow, serving more churches and ministries across the country and the world, we know planning for a future of service is not easy. It is made even harder when the financial services’ industry insists on using green lines and toppling...

Common Assumptions about Retirement

by | Sep 27, 2017 | Retirement

Retirement is the dream of many men. When I retire, they say, I’ll have a place on the 14th hole, and every morning my buddies will meet me for breakfast and we’ll decide whether to play eighteen or drop a line in the water.Retirement is the dream of many women. When...

Life’s next junction

by | Sep 25, 2017 | Retirement

I was standing on the platform of the Northern Railway station in Whitefish, Montana. My memory is sometimes challenged but it looked the same as it had 50 years before. With all the air travel I do, being at a train station is amazing. 50 years before my wife and I...