Kevin W. McCarthy

The Professor of On-Purpose

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Are You Feeling Successful?

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Leader Phil Mickelson teeing off on the 18th h...Image via Wikipedia

Last Tuesday, I asked in the On-Purpose Minute, "Do You Feel Like A Failure?"  This week we go to the other end of the spectrum — success.  Reaching this place in life opens us to new vistas and responsibilities.  How will you mature into your place of leadership?

I have to imagine that Phil Mickelson is relishing his moment of success in winning his third green jacket at the Masters golf tournament.  A friend of mine, Johan Immelman's son, Trevor, won it a couple of years ago.  I've met Trevor and he exudes the qualities of a man with good parenting.  



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My Kids’ Blessing

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Our children are precious.  This email I received this week was something I just had to share (with Brenda’s permission) about the blessing I give my children and continue to give.  In addition, you can download a free copy to bless your children or grandchildren… even from afar.

Hi, Kevin.  Hope this finds you and your family well.

I want to share a sweet story that goes all the way back to the first time I attended the On Purpose training session in Orlando.  You talked to us about the blessing you say over your children, and gave me a copy of it.  I put it to memory and began saying it to my children often.  Not every day, but several times per week.  I am always amazed at how they soften and smile when I begin saying it—even my 13-year-old who is VERY 13 right now!  A couple of weeks ago I had a particularly challenging day, and to make matters worse I wasn’t feel well.  I decided to go to bed early, and went in my room to lie down.  A few minutes later, Megan, my 9-year-old, came in and got in bed with me.  She reached over, placed her hand on my head and said “God bless Mommy.  Give her a mind to know, eyes to see you….” and said the full blessing over me.  It was a very sweet moment.  I pray she’ll be saying it for many years, and passing it on to her children and grandchildren.  Thanks for the blessing!  I thought you’d like to hear the story.

Brenda

You can well imagine how that email made my day. 

You may download a free copy of  MyKidsBlessing here.