Dr. Henry Cloud on “Necessary Endings”
Posted on ‘Intuit Small Business Blog’ by Joe Greek on April 14, 2011 For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, the mere thought of ending a relationship with an employee, product line, or a less-than-productive business strategy is a taboo subject often associated with failure. The idea can be so paralyzing it is often pushed […]
The Art of Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships that all of us have to give up in order to move forward – Dr. Henry Cloud
Necessary Endings What do you need to end today for a better tomorrow? Published on February 22, 2011 by Henry Cloud, Ph.D. in The Art of Endings In my work as a clinician, a leadership consultant, and a fellow sojourner, I have found something to be true: in both our personal and professional lives, […]
Picking Good People by Dr. Henry Cloud
After 20 years in the profession of helping people, I have come to understand something: we cause much of our pain by the people we choose. In every kind of clinical issue that psychologists deal with, relationships are a big part of the picture in some way. Consider these questions: Are you experiencing the same […]
The Dangers of Being a People Pleaser by Dr. Henry Cloud
Published by Life Way on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 Question I’ve always been taught to serve other people. I’m naturally a people pleaser, so this has never been difficult for me. But I’m beginning to feel stepped on. How do I draw the line? Answer The Bible teaches the importance of serving and giving ourselves […]
A Conversation with Dr. John Townsend
By Jim Mueller and Duane Careb Dr. Townsend, why are boundaries so important in marriage? First off, we probably need to define the term. “Boundaries” is one of those terms that sort of sounds off-putting and disconnecting. When you understand what they’re meant to be and the way that God designed boundaries, you can see […]