Being Refined

The other day, I read an interview with Doug Franklin. He is a man that I had the fortunate opportunity to work for a few years ago. If you are interested in leadership development, particularly with teens, then you should read it.

I worked for Doug while I was LeaderTreks (He founded LeaderTreks). And, while there I found a new appreciation for evaluation. Not just comfortable, "you're doing a good job", give me a "pat on the back" to make me feel better without challenging me evaluation. I fell in love with evaluation that is honest, open, and challenges you to strive to be better. This type of evaluation is not comfortable. In fact, it pushes us out of our comfort in order to achieve excellence. Simply, it refines us.  

I will?

Right now, I am being refined. This is a good thing.