Jul 6, 2021 | Calling, Leading Yourself, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Uncategorized
Leadership possesses the uncanny capacity to keep us busy with work that gets us off-mission. On today’s episode we’re going to talk about three practical ways to manage what God’s given us to do so one day we can hear, “well done, good and faithful servant.” 1...
Dec 17, 2020 | Calling, Career, Growth, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Physical Fitness, Productivity
As 2020 nears its finish . . . 2021 looms. It’s been difficult for church leaders to plan much of anything organizationally in 2020. As we near 2021, it seems as though for a while, planning far ahead is going to be similarly difficult in the New Year. Pre-COVID, we...
Dec 3, 2020 | Alignment, Calling, Career, Emotional Health, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
The way we think powerfully impacts our leadership influence and trajectory. In my latest book, Unshakable Leader: The Simple Yet Amazing Power of Alignment, we devote an entire chapter to the power of our thoughts and the emotions we attach to them. The better...
Jul 9, 2020 | character, Family, Growth, Leadership, Leading Yourself, Relationships, Uncategorized
This past weekend Laura and I celebrated Independence Day with a small group of friends. Over a sumptuous feast of smoked ribs, pulled pork, beans, and slaw, we started talking about—of all things—our lawns. Is that a sign of aging? Anyhow, it got me to thinking about...
