Character and Reputation
“Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” Abraham Lincoln When I saw this...
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Born to Lead!
I believe that Jesus Christ was born to lead. The rest of us… we were given gifts and talents with the ability to learn to lead. Jesus was brought to...
Comfortable or Courageous… What Do You Need Around You?
As a parent, I’ve always been interested in who my kids hang out with. Now, as a leader, I find it very interesting to observe who leaders surround themselves...
Do Your Walls Inspire?
I love my teenager’s room. It’s fun, bright and busy. To me, it captures her personality because she is also fun, bright and very busy! What do your walls...
Four Actions for Building High Performance Teams
Last week I was asked how I’ve been able to create teams that have achieved such high levels of performance. I’ve been fortunate to lead several unique and differently...
How We Built A Meaningful and Productive Relationship: Our Unedited Thoughts
I believe we are who we are because of the people God sends in our lives. My character and person are formed from all the people that have influenced...
The “Instances” That Form Our Leadership
Another great guest post by Brian Cole. Thanks Brian! I think on the journey of every leader there are instances that direct our course and shape us into our...
Giddyup! Getting Out of Your Trail-Riding Rut
Remember when you were a kid and your parents took you to the country or to a mountain town for summer vacation? You probably camped out, rode bikes, sat...
Lessons in Childlike Leadership
Some of our greatest leadership lessons (both good and bad) can be learned from kids. They are innocent and without self-obsession, expressing true human nature. A good friend of...
5 Tips for Dealing with Unexpected Change
I’ve been in the mountains of New Mexico this week. Why is it that things seem so much simpler up there? The intensity of my day-to-day decision making responsibilities...