Comments on Our Generation: Control Freaks Can Grow Up

I'd like to respectfully disagree with Carson. I m...

2008-10-01T05:38:00.000-11:00

I'd like to respectfully disagree with Carson. I myself am a control freak and it is not 'ok'. You're right in saying that JENN didn't seem to be much of one, but there are really some people who are serious control freaks and they need to whip themselves back into shape (like...ME!) because one day you turn around and realize your by yourself, you never needed anyone, so they left you alone because you were so capable anyway. Just a thought.

I don't necessarily think theres anytnig wrong wit...

2008-10-01T05:36:00.000-11:00

I don't necessarily think theres anytnig wrong with being a control freak, Jen. It sounds like the project got done so well, so quickly BECAUSE of your personality and drive to do it. Some people have an issue with 'control freaks' but you sure don't seem to fit the definition. it just osunds like you knew the porject better then the others and got it done. nothing wrong with that. hey, if I had a team,I'd want you on it. people need leaders these days. if i ever get back to blogging, i'll link you, if that's OK. more people need to read this stuff.

lol is right. sounds like a mess, but im glad you ...

2008-10-01T05:32:00.000-11:00

lol is right. sounds like a mess, but im glad you kept it up and everything. hard work pays off i suppose!

Wow, what a testimony! And the magazine is incredi...

2008-10-01T05:31:00.000-11:00

Wow, what a testimony! And the magazine is incredible by the way! (Three years later, hahaha, i can't believe its been so long!)

Jenn,I decided to look up your name online, after ...

2008-02-28T14:19:00.000-11:00

Jenn,

I decided to look up your name online, after responding to the e-mail you just sent to me. That's how I found this blog of yours.

In my response to your e-mail, I shared my ideas pertaining to a Christian ministry of the arts.

I thought that this particular blog post of yours was applicable to my own project in some respects.

When it comes to my own vision for ministry, I guess that the "control freak" part of me is the part of me that wants to shape the overall direction of the ministry, since I'm an idea guy.

I also have numerous talents which are applicable to the project, and I don't mind doing that work whenever possible or necessary.

I definitely want the overall project to exhibit the highest quality, so I will probably be somewhat picky when assessing the work of other people with whom I work on the project.

Having said all of that, it's precisely because my ideas are so expansive that I know how futile it would be for me to try to do it all. In short, I need HELP!

If that means having to learn to trust that the Lord will bring me the right people who share my vision and who have the talents needed in order to bring that vision to pass, then so be it.

Sometimes, being a good leader means being a good team member who affirms the positive value of the contributions made by all of the other members of the team.

Occasional mistakes are an inevitable part of the process. Fortunately, God doesn't expect perfection. He just expects us to make a strong and conscientious effort to do the best we can do.

Oh, Jenn, this was wonderful! I loved it. Sooo e...

2008-01-16T08:22:00.000-11:00

Oh, Jenn, this was wonderful! I loved it. Sooo encouraging!

that's funny! lol. i know the feeling. i like you ...

2006-11-14T09:15:00.000-11:00

that's funny! lol. i know the feeling. i like you blog and will check back on it from time to time.