“Self-care” is a frequently used term today. While there is a good chance you have heard it, do you have any ideas what it means? Or better yet, do you know why is it significant for you to understand and practice in your life [...]
Great leaders are great listeners. They listen more than they talk. They recognize knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening. As leaders it is important to accept that good communication is not a one-way street. In fact, the first rule in [...]
Is God calling you to step out in faith? Has He called you to do so in the past? What’s holding you back? If you are like me, your acts of obedience are often more like calculated risks, rather than steps of faith. Before we [...]
Leaders are decision makers whether they want to be or not. Each day, you as a leader are making decisions that will have significant impact on the direction of your ministry or project. Should I take the time to follow up with that networking lead [...]
I’ve always struggled with comparing myself to others. As an insecure, skinny kid, I often found myself wishing I was as fast as my classmate Troy or as smooth as Louis. My grades were good, but not as good as Mike and Drew. I loved [...]
Leadership is demanding and draining. Deadlines, meetings, seminars, financial resolutions, trainings… the endless list of to-do’s can be overwhelming. At the end of many days, do you find yourself exhausted, under pressure and concerned about what consequences the next major decision will bring? STOP! Take [...]
I remember very little from biology class. Science in general was not an area I excelled in. Outside of my 6th grade insect collection nothing in science really got me excited. But one thing my science teacher Mrs. Bevelheimer did teach me was that living [...]
I have yet to meet someone who likes their weaknesses. Few people say, “I love being impatient and unskilled at multi-tasking” or “I am proud that I am unorganized, a poor speller and a huge procrastinator.” Who says that? The truth is we all have [...]
Years ago, in one of my first jobs, I worked for a leader that was constantly dwelling on my weaknesses and picking apart my failures. He was a Christian leader that struggled to do anything other than critic and expose my limitations. I also had [...]
Enthusiastic, energetic leaders and work environments are contagious. They draw, motivate, and engage people. It’s the type of place we all want to be. The type of leader we all want to follow. The opposite is true as well. A stressed out, impatient and unapproachable [...]
