The Quiet Leader

Word Press File: <speaking>  as of 1 July   Curt Iles is a storyteller. He believes that a compelling story can move the hearts of listeners.   Curt Iles is a popular speaker to groups.   His combination of humor and tenderness is found throughout his stories.the perfect mix of humor and poignancy. With years of entertaining and motivating audiences, …

  3 Reasons Why I Carry a Compass.   STAY IN TOUCH: We’d love for you to sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. You can also follow us at the Creekbank Facebook Page. There’s always more at The Creek.   www.creekbank.net Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And …

On being confidential   It’s one of the most important traits of a strong leader. He can keep things in confidence. This leads to trust. Being confidential is also one of the most difficult parts of leadership. You’re going to have lost of information others don’t have, but you cannot share it without breaking confidence. Sometimes it will make you …

      Remnants of the terrible 2023 Westport, Louisiana fire. Avoiding a Personal Forest Fire: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” -‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ One of life’s saddest occurrences is watching a good, successful leader lose their way. It’s like driving past a terrible car wreck. You want to avert your eyes …

“For the man sound of body and serene of mind there is no such thing as bad weather; every day has its beauty, and storms which whip the blood do but make it pulse more vigorously.” -George Gissing Learn more at www.creekbank.net   Amazon/Curt Iles/Where I Come From  

“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” There is nothing weak about a gentle answer. Rather, it is a sign of inner strength. A person who can lower the temperature is to be admired.   www.creekbank.net

Proverbs 14 for August 14 keep your eyes on the path. The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬     https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.14.8.NLT

Proverbs 13 for August 13: “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.” ‭‭ Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “Shut your mouth and listen!”   https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.13.3.NLT

When a leader loses their way.   It’s one of the saddest things to witness, A leader losing her way. Leaving her moral compass and taking her eye off the ball. I’m using the feminine pronoun today as a reminder that off-center leadership isn’t gender-related. Losing your way creates a train wreck that compromises the leader, normally leading to a …

Proverbs 11 for August 11: Humility “When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ How to prevent pride? Realize with gratitude that everything you have comes from God. How to develop humility:  “Lord, you’ve given me so much. I ask for one more thing: a sense of gratitude.” www.creekbank.net   sign up for …