This chapter of The Way of the Shepherd brings Ted and his mentor looking over his flock and Dr. Neumann shows Ted the process of ear-tagging his sheep. Ted is confused of the importance of this and, as he is now used to, there is a greater purpose for being able to identify these sheep as coming from the Neumann ranch...
Read MoreDr. Neumann asks Ted which sheep he would have selected if he was building his own herd, and as he looks around, he shrugs his shoulders and suggests that it really doesn’t matter as long as they produce enough to make a profit. Wrong answer...
Read MoreHaving been offered to be mentored by his professor, Dr. Neumann, Ted expects to learn the business secrets and tricks of the trade to being a successful businessman. Imagine the shock when the first encounter he has involves jumping into Dr. Neumann’s old farm truck on a Saturday morning and heading out to check on his flock of sheep...
Read MoreIf you are a leader of people, you have more than likely dealt with persons who are stubborn, distracted, paranoid, or, in some other way, not working to their full potential. As an employee, you may have felt your boss has left you to "sink or swim," without any direction, or even caring if you succeed...
Read MoreTeamwork is critical. It is critical in our families as mother and father raise kids, and train them to live and work in a world that’s not always easy...
Read MoreYou have heard the expression, “We will just have to disagree, agreeably.” This happens when two are discussing a subject or arguing an issue on which they cannot agree. This happens in different aspects of life such as religious disagreements, political disagreements, or even disagreements on how to do something in the work place...
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