Contrarian thinking at its best simply asks, Is this really true? It speaks up when the politically correct answer or the conventional wisdom doesn't match reality - when things simply don't work the way everyone says they should. — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
Contrarian thinking at its best simply asks, Is this really true? It speaks up when the politically correct answer or the conventional wisdom doesn't… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“When we offer forgiveness to those who have no excuse—and for things most of the world would consider unforgivable—we become most like Jesus.” — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
The idealist and dreamer will stubbornly go down with the ship. The serial innovator grabs the rudder and changes course. — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
The most striking thing about highly effective leaders is how little they have in common. What one swears by, another warns against. But one… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
Highly successful leaders ignore conventional wisdom and take chances. Their stories inevitably include a defining moment or key decision when they took a significant… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“Frankly, not many people show up. But that’s a sign of high trust, not low commitment (the measure of commitment is best found in… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“Leadership boards and staff members who fill executive roles tend to make two mistakes when it comes to policy: (1) they have too many… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
The best-run churches and organizations are masters of the midcourse correction. They plan in pencil. — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“And if I, as pastor, have failed to do my part to train my leaders to lead, what right do I have to complain… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“Specialists who can’t become trainers or who aren’t willing to become trainers will eventually put a ceiling on the growth of your church or… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“If you don’t have the guts to speak up on the front end, you don’t have the right to complain on the back end.… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, there’s a way to lessen the impact of spiritual amnesia. It’s found in practicing the discipline of gratitude, the habit of regularly giving… — Larry Osborne Copy Share Image
