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 …
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 …
Waiting on the World to Change
Well, I can honestly say that I don’t think I have ever heard a John Mayer song sung in church before the pastor got up to preach. Tomorrow, I won’t …
Leadership Lessons from a Godly Mother
I was reminded in church this morning of the importance of a Godly mother and the development of leaders. Today was special not only because it is Mother’s Day and …
LEAD – an Acrostic
Everyone needs an acrostic every now and then to help us remember things or get a better grasp of concepts. So, today I present an acrostic to help us understand …
Somebody is Watching You
Somebody is watching you. Somebody is always watching every little move you make, every step you take, every vow you break. (Wow, I broke into a lyric there for a …