Thought Thread: Respect

This edition of the Thought Thread is dealing with RESPECT. Click here to get the Thread delivered straight to your inbox.

1. LINKS
The Most Common Type of Incompetent Leader
There's a dark side to leadership, and it's important to acknowledge it.

The New Power Structure
"Once upon a time, power was held in the hands of a small elite." Not anymore.

Does a Higher Building Lead to More Risk Taking?
People take more financial risks when they're on higher floors. Who knew?

My Thoughts: Five Forces of the Restoration Movement (FINANCE)
The next installment on my series about this Second Great Awakening movement; among other things, I discuss the power of the postage stamp.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS
BOOK: Enlightenment Now
This Harvard professor, a disruptive thinker, offers some positivity about our world. This is a different read than I normally suggest; it's not for everyone, so click here to read some selected quotes from the book.

PODCAST: Seth Godin's Akimbo
Practically everything Godin makes is gold. This specific episode of his podcast discusses what people truly want in life.

3. FREE SERMON DOWNLOAD  
How do you honor your parents as you age? A sermon from The Ten Commandments.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF transcript of Commandment Five

A few notes: 
1. All Scriptures are taken from the New International Version
2. The Smyth and Helwys Exodus Commentary by William Johnstone is the source of exegetical content in this series. 
3. Feel free to customize the message for your audience. Since these sermons are heavier on commentary, there is no need to attribute the content.  

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