Ever met someone who was loaded with talented and seemed to gel with their peers but couldn't keep a job for very long? They always had "that" boss they just couldn't get along with or "that" spouse that was "holding them back." They always had an excuse for why failure wasn't their fault. The truth … Continue reading #1 Trap of Talented Leaders
3 Questions to Answer Before Casting Vision
Leaders cast vision. Whether it's for your ministry, division, company, or home at some point you will help people see where they are, where they could be, and lay out a map of how to get there. Here are 3 questions everyone wants answers to before they'll get on board: What are we going to … Continue reading 3 Questions to Answer Before Casting Vision
Why God Wants You To Take a Day Off
It's kind of weird one of the Top 5 commandments in the 10 Commandments is to take a day off. It comes right after not misusing God's name, and two commandments before not murdering someone. You might be thinking, "Hey God, that's great that you want me to take a day off. I've got no … Continue reading Why God Wants You To Take a Day Off
The Simple Step to Reviving Your Marriage
People think reviving a passion-less marriage is all about counseling, marriage retreats, and reading lots of books by old guys who have great marriages. Those things aren't bad; they're just not always needed. If you work ahead of the game there's one think you can do that'll save you money, time, and awkward conversations with … Continue reading The Simple Step to Reviving Your Marriage
Why Experience Isn’t The Best Teacher
We've all heard "Experience is the best teacher." But I've met a lot of people who've got lots of experience, but still make some pretty dumb choices. Sometimes I'm one of them. If experience isn't the best teacher, then who is? Jaime Escalante. I kid. It's Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society. Kidding again. Experience … Continue reading Why Experience Isn’t The Best Teacher
What Good Leaders Do
Whether you're a parent, boss, volunteer, or even a friend you have some level of leadership in another's life. You might not think of yourself as a leader, but you are to someone. So how can you make sure you're a good one? I came across this quote on something every good leader does: "But … Continue reading What Good Leaders Do