Help! I was just elected to serve on a board. Has that ever happened to you? If so, then I have some more guidance for you this week. Last …
Lead Big or Lead Small
Sometimes leading small is really leading big. It is human nature for most folks, when given a choice, to choose the big piece of pie instead of the smaller piece. …
Is “Inspiration” Enough?
My family’s schedule was impacted this week by the death of my mother-in-law. You can insert all of the standard mother-in-law jokes here if you want to. But, none of …
Watching and Influence
Even when you don’t think so. Somebody is watching you. Somebody is always watching every little move you make, every step you take, every vow you break. (Wow, I broke …
My Mount Rushmore of Mentors
I had a text message this morning from a man who has been way more influential in my life than he even knows. We had not been in touch for …
The Business of Ethics
I am sure there has been much written about ethics in leadership but I wanted to share some insights recently revealed to me. I had a visit with some dear …
Teach Gratitude to a Preschooler in Four Simple Steps
In all things give thanks… The five year old just celebrated her birthday. She received a predictably mountainous and diverse pile of presents from family and friends, and we had …
Leading Without a Title
So what can a “leader” do without a title? What can a “leader” do without a position? There are many times in life, work and ministry that we may find …
What Happens When You Put a Bunch of Leaders in One Room?
I had the pleasure (No, really, I did!) of joining with a group of local leaders and entrepreneurs today for lunch. A very dear friend and trusted advisor invited me …
Learn From Your Life
A few years back I wrote about how nothing in our life is wasted. This post further explores some simple ways that you can learn from your life and use the lessons you …