God Loves to Use Broken Leaders
It’s easy to find examples of self-assured, strong leaders who drive toward their goals with conviction and confidence and never take “no” for an answer. But what about the rest of us? Those afraid to fail, ashamed of not having more to show for ourselves, and worried that if they stand up and step up […]
3 Habits to Build a Better Team [B4B]
If you want to level-up your team’s engagement, performance, and loyalty, Proverbs 1:3 shares three keys to help you do it. “For receiving prudent instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity.” (Proverbs 1:3) “Righteousness” is doing what is RIGHT. It is treating your customers with kindness and respect simply because they are human. Doing business with […]
What “the Toilet Paper Crisis” of 2020 Reveals About Burnout
Remember when the whole world lost their mind over toilet paper? Stores couldn’t keep it in stock. People hoarded it and treated it like gold. Did you ever wonder why that happened? The truth is, toilet paper is nice but not as crucial as most of us felt in the heat of the moment. People […]
The Difference Between Talent and Skill, and Why it Matters to You
“Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand before kings.” –Proverbs 22:29a I read a proverb the other day that got me thinking… why are some people so incredibly TALENTED, but don’t make nearly as much of their lives as they could have? Here’s an answer to consider: The distance between […]
Why Tesla is Worth 5X More than Ford & GM (combined) & What That Means For Your Business
How can a company like Tesla be SO dramatically ahead of its competition, despite having nowhere near the history and pedigree of those brands? More importantly, what does Tesla’s edge mean for YOU, and how can you capture it for your life and business? I came across a fascinating stat in Forbes magazine the other […]
What a Stupid Fly Taught Me About Smart Leadership
I like to think I can learn something from anything…but a fly? What vital lesson about life and leadership could I POSSIBLY tease out of repeated failed attempts to smack an annoying insect? I’m sitting at brown wooden table in an empty ice cream parlor, surrounded by teal metal chairs and the sound of carefully […]
Should Women Be Allowed to Preach?
I love getting “theological” questions because it gives me a chance to dig into subjects that I don’t always have occasion to explore. If you like that sort of thing, welcome to “Theology Thursdays!” If not, stay tuned for tomorrow’s post. — Pastor Phillip QUESTION: My cousin was asking about 1 Timothy 2:8-12 because it makes […]
The Prayer of a Leader
If I am a leader, how should I pray? “[Jesus] said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For who […]
