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Finding Your Writing Process

If you are a leader, you are in the communication business. That means, you need a process for putting thoughts into writing. Here's mine.

VISION — The Oil of Your Organizational Engine

The power of an engine means it creates friction. The problem with friction is that it kills engines. Every engine generates friction, no...

How Can My Triggers Help Me?

We get triggered when our buttons are pushed and we become somebody we’re not or, at least, someone we don’t want to be. What if these trig

Navigating the Swamp of People’s Expectations // PART TWO

You Cannot Lead without Conflict Whether you cause it or step into it, it comes with the territory! This reality is one more reason why...

Navigating the Swamp of People’s Expectations // part one

Do you ever have days when you are exhausted by everyone’s opinions and expectations? Or, is it just me? On those days leadership feels...

Healthy Leaders are Willing to Take A Punch

Yesterday, a staff member from our church described our pastor with a uniquely insightful compliment. “He is willing to take a punch for...

Walking the Tightrope of Hard Conversations

Difficult conversations are not unique to leaders, but they are unavoidable if you are going to lead. Every leader needs to walk this...