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Don’t just say, “hello”
People are difficult to lead. Good leaders know that they have to develop relationships with the people around them. Great leaders practice systematic techniques to develop those relationships. Eyes Your eyes are the window of your soul. Think about that saying. You can look through windows. But, you can also be seen through windows. I’m…
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Reflections on the Prodigal Son
Recently I read a book by Henri Nouwen called, “The Return of the Prodigal Son“. The book centers around Nouwen’s experience studying Rembrandt’s painting by the same name. The original story was presented by Jesus and can be found in the 15th chapter of Luke in the Bible. Nouwen highlights the story’s three main characters:…
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Practicing change
I have spent my professional career as a band director working with students on music preparation. One of the keystones to that work has been the fundamental skill of “Practicing like you want to perform”. Students don’t come into a chorus or band class with an understanding of how to perform at the highest level.…
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The influence of Men
My early life was primarily influenced by two men. One was my father, Gene Orlin Dunn and the other was my band director, L.J. Hancock. Dad My father was a payroll supervisor at Fisher Body. He worked 60 plus hours a week while I was growing up. For a while he worked night shifts which…
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The Jesus Revolution
Yesterday I went to see the movie, “The Jesus Revolution“. The movie is about the beginning of the Jesus Movement started in California in the 1970’s. One of the effects of the movement was the start of churches by the name of Calvary Chapel. Calvary Chapel churches and their original pastor, Chuck Smith have meant…
