Time

Thousands have books have been written about time management. The truth is we cannot manage time. It is impossible. Everyone on the planet has 24 hours per day. There are 60 minutes within each hour and 60 seconds within each minute. These facts are universal. The thing that we can manage is the how we manage OURSELVES within this time.

Being time efficient is one of the key challenges for the effective leader. There is so many distractions from the tasks in hand. It can be television, the internet, idle conversation, Facebook, Myspace….you fill in the blanks. The reality is that time is a precious resource and should be treated as such. I write this not as an expert but someone who is aware of the battle for this commodity. I need to deliver on the things I have promised, to God, to my family, to my ministry, my co-workers and my friends. All of them deserve quality time.

Recently, I have been very intentional in the time I am giving to the people who are working on projects in Ignite. This appears to be very affective not only in keeping me informed but also in them feeling affirmed and encouraged. Additionally we are developing a deeper connectivity.

Musing on this is encouraging me to use my time even more effectively

Until the next time……