Contracting
- Just What Is an Addiction? ()
Discovering the freedom to be addicted to life! In 2007 my lungs had taken a turn for the worse. I needed to take time to heal. At the same time a disc in my neck crumbled and life changed even more so. I was put on very strong medications. During that time it felt as […]
- Today Is Monday, a Moment of Reflection ()
This has been a special morning. I have traditionally not included other people’s stories into my blog posts. Today, however, I tearfully share the following thoughts. From a young person using My Program in a work setting. “You have been a great boss and teacher… Thank you so much for showing me how much potential […]
- What Motivates You? ()
Question 3 of Developing a Good Neighbor Policy: No Strings Attached Community-based programs are built because people who share common hopes and expectations learn how to work together. In many cases their backgrounds and life experiences have already prepared them for the task at hand. Please make a list of at least seven experiences that […]
- Developing Your Personal Filter ()
Question: Who are the people in your life, from your religious experience, that have left positive lasting impressions? There is no shortage of social issues or church mandates to grab our attention. Simply turn on the television and you will see umpteen groups wanting to serve and save Haiti, feed children in all parts of […]
- People Who Need People Are the Luckiest People… ()
The church needs to readdress its partnership with communities all around them. One way to do so is to participate in: Developing a Good Neighbor Policy – No Strings Attached. People who need people are the luckiest people… Where and when have you experienced that type of moment? The United Church at Mapleton is made […]
- Developing a Good Neighbor Policy – No Strings Attached ()
Developing a good neighbor policy arose out of participating in the creation of a dozen community programs while working with over 300 churches and 20 different denominations through various pastoral and community roles. Here I have listed nine questions and activities which will hopefully cause you think and talk together with others about some of […]
- Let’s Try an Exercise, It Is Called… ()
Imagine for a moment it’s bedtime. You lay down, put your head on the pillow, close your eyes, and nothing happens. You are in silence, there are no thoughts in your mind, but sleep does not come. It isn’t long before you start asking yourself questions. One question and then another comes to your mind […]
- Faith Based Programs ()
Over the years I have lived with feelings of conflict over religious programming. It often seemed that those needing help were not easily accepted. Mission statements talked about being agents of God’s love and then created a list of difficult expectations for people to meet. I am not opposed to expectations. I am opposed to […]
- Making Today Count… Yes! ()
If money was no object and you could do whatever it takes to help a young person get off the street, what would you do? We created a contract and bonus process. A young man walked into my office and said, “Carl, if you had a million dollars given to you, what would you do […]
- Coach Training FAQ ()
What Tools Are Available to Use in Different Coaching Situations? Each of the following contract and bonus forms are used to look at specific situations that people face. It is important to know that these different ways of contracting are the outgrowth of over 22 years of developing this process. The contract and bonus process […]