All You Have to Do is Ask

July 23, 2012 Joey Cope 0

“I don’t know what to do.” Those six words are familiar to me. I’d like to tell you it’s because of my position and because people seek me out for advice. While, that statement would have an element of truth, the deeper foundations are set on the bedrock of my [read more]

The 3 Most Important Words

January 26, 2012 Joey Cope 7

For years, I’ve been passing on the three most important words in mediation to my students. I say “passing on” because I was taught these three words by my professors, Randy Lowry and Peter Robinson. In those special moments when I share this valuable advice, I’m met with one of [read more]

Leadership & Parachute Philosophy

December 6, 2011 Joey Cope 2

“Just because nobody complains doesn’t mean all parachutes are perfect.”  Benny Hill Sometimes leaders assume that the quietness behind them indicates solid support. Often the sound of silence represents other things: Followers who are stunned speechless at the direction the leader is taking. Followers who have been deeply wounded and [read more]

Flag flying

Why I fly my flag

September 11, 2011 Joey Cope 2

On this anniversary of September 11, 2001, I raised my United States flag to the bracket on the porch column. It was still early, but I knew that many of my neighbors would join me in this solemn act of remembrance of those dark hours a decade ago. As I [read more]

Public opinion and critical thinking

May 11, 2011 Joey Cope 2

The light on my phone began flashing while I was in an online conference. Voice mail. Voice mail is the ultimate game of office tag. I think that’s the reason that my stomach churns a bit when I see that light flashing. I know that the message waiting for me [read more]