I’m taking a break from the Leadership Blog this week to reflect on the Easter Holiday weekend. As a Christian, this holiday is of the utmost importance to me because without Easter there would be no Christianity. I realize not all who read my leadership blog may be Christian and I certainly hope you will […]
His question was not atypical. “What can I do to look more confident to my audience?” I get this one a lot in my workshops. I paused for a moment and said, “You’ve got to be more confident.” Of course, I had to say that with a smile and a wink. There’s a big difference […]
It’s no secret some people interpret disagreement as a sure sign you’re an enemy combatant. How do I know? Because I’m as guilty as the rest of us. When somebody disagrees with me (e.g. business, politics, religion, etc.) my brain jumps into battle stations, “Shields up! Divert all power to the forward cannons! Fire when […]
Growing up, Easter was a very typical holiday for my family. Just like many othe families in my neighborhood. We’d get some new clothes for a sunrise service at church, hunt easter eggs, devour too many chocolate bunnies, and maybe have a family dinner with relatives after church. But it wasn’t until I was an […]
My wife and I were both excited to attend the leadership conference! The lineup of speakers included one of my favorites and one of my wife’s favorites. I was amped to hear from Craig Groeschel on topics like leading change and building systems. My wife was most excited about Lysa Terkeurst and her talk on […]
As we finish up the Thanksgiving week I couldn’t help but think about gratitude. I’ve done my best over this week to focus on what I’m grateful for each day. In the good and in the bad, there is always a reason to be grateful. I’ve collected 11 quotes on gratitude for this week’s blog. […]
Angela entered my office for her exit interview. This was probably going to end in a few tears and a hug. Angela had been with us for a couple years and she was absolutely phenomenal with her accounts. They all loved her and we loved having her on the team. But, she had an amazing […]
I love the modern superhero films from Marvel and DC because they seem to take us deeper into the character development and motives that made the heroes who they are today. Superman always fought for “truth, justice, and the American Way.” But I have one problem with that… Where did Superman get his definition of […]
During my college years, I’m ashamed to admit it, but I was self-centered. It was all about me. For an infant or a small toddler to think this way, you’d probably expect it. But, as a college-aged student, it just looks selfish. Not a great way to meet new friends. Since that time I’ve discovered […]
Regardless of your religious beliefs, there’s something we can take away from Easter and apply to leadership. It’s a story of mercy and grace in restoring relationships. But what exactly is mercy and grace? While these two words get used quite frequently, especially in religious environments, we don’t always think about what they actually mean. Mercy is… When we show […]
