With as much humility as I can muster, I will say that I am a very comfortable public speaker. It is one of my strengths. But, there are a lot …
Leadership Lessons from the Easter Season
For many, and for Christians in particular, this is Holy Week. Today is Maundy Thursday. Many will attend a Tenebrae Service tonight. Tomorrow is Good Friday. And Sunday will be …
Behind Every Great Man
One of the greatest leaders of all of history is Moses of Biblical fame. Moses is considered a great leader because of the mighty deliverance of God’s people from the …
Is Bigger Always Better?
I don’t have all of my thoughts completely together on this issue. But I am questioning in my own mind the drive of many organizations toward growth at all costs. …
Christmas Footprints
“Good King Wenceslas” is a classic Christmas carol that tells a story of a Czech king going on a journey and enduring harsh winter conditions to bring alms (gifts) to …
Toughest Leadership Role, Ever!
Consider something for just a moment as we prepare for Christmas this week. Can you imagine a more difficult leadership role than being the earthly father of Jesus Christ? I …
Vision, Foresight, and Observation
Are “vision” and “foresight” the same thing? Or, more importantly, are they synonymous with “leadership”? Let me say quickly that I do not believe that they are synonymous. Consider this …
What Sharpens Iron?
What sharpens iron? Every leadership “junkie” has probably been exposed to the Biblical passage from Proverbs that gives us the answer to that very question. It is iron that sharpens iron. …
Five Fundamentals for Young Leaders
It is graduation season. In fact, I attended a graduation celebration today for some very impressive young women who are graduating from high school. And it is Summer Intern season …
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
What should we do when we don’t know what to do? You know the times I am talking about. Things seem to be coming at you a bit too hard …