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. ...
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 ...
“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can ...
“Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me…” Philippians 1:22-2a “Fruitful work” is not busywork. It is not killing ...
My word for this year is UNDAUNTED. To me this represents being steadfast in the face of adversity, pressing forward even when it’s hard, and ...
“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2) That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” ...
Greatness is a prize worth seeking, but the WAY we seek it matters. “Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand ...
“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive ...
The greatest barrier to your True Success is your imagination. You dream too small and so you do not strive. You dream too big without ...
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become ...
I see plenty of people asking “What kind of world are we giving our children?” I don’t see quite as many asking “What kind of ...
Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to ...
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10) Love is a word our culture loves to ...
AI tools have been steadily gaining traction for a while now, but why has ChatGPT exploded so rapidly? Because it feels more “human.” Nobody hears ...
On a bike ride with my family the other day, a black snake darted right across our path. Thankfully, we simply rolled on by and ...
If you’re 100% sure your growing business or career is NOT causing ANY issues in your relationships, feel free to skip this post. BUT, if ...
When a woman (or anyone) says she’s fine, but doesn’t seem like it, it could mean: SHE IS FINE, BUT… SHE’S NOT FINE, BUT…
...“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in ...
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by ...
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” (John 6:15) Jesus knew who he was and who he wasn’t. He came to call, to teach, to die and rise again, not to …
TOPICS: faith, purpose, salvation, trust
My wife just about gagged when I told her I bought frozen breakfast sandwiches with “turkey sausage.” “Turkey only tastes good when it’s being turkey,” she said. Regardless of your position on food item flavor, I think she’s on to something. Turkey is at its BEST when it’s being itself. …
TOPICS: growth, hope, love, purpose, trust
If there were a contagious condition (other than “that one”) that could take you out as an entrepreneur or business owner and short-circuit your future success, would you want to know about it? The condition is burnout, and the dominant work habits of our culture have made it more prevalent …
TOPICS: burnout, business growth, clarity, entrepreneurship, habits, mental health, millennials, purpose, schedule, strategy, Work
Did you know a recent study showed 89% of professionals were suffering from some degree of burnout? Did you know there are six powerful steps you can take to make sure it doesn’t happen to you? In the last post, we drew from over three decades of research by burnout …
TOPICS: burnout, business growth, clarity, entrepreneurship, habits, mental health, millennials, purpose, schedule, strategy, Work
First, the bad news: In case you didn’t know, burnout has reached epidemic proportions, especially among business owners and entrepreneurs, and if you’re in that category you could be at serious risk. Here’s the good news: Long-time researchers and burnout experts Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter have identified six …
TOPICS: burnout, business growth, clarity, entrepreneurship, habits, mental health, millennials, purpose, schedule, strategy, Work
Do you want to feel successful every day? Well… this is part 3 of how to NEVER feel that way, but if you’ve read the other two parts, you do NOT want to miss this one because it’s the lynchpin of the whole thing. (By the way, you DID pick …
TOPICS: business, challenge, goals, growth, meaning, passion, purpose, relationships
I have problem: I like making people feel better. Why is that a problem, you ask? Isn’t it a GOOD thing to help people feel better? Not necessarily… Consider an ER doctor who receives a patient who’s been shot in the chest. What would you say if that doctor prescribed …
TOPICS: copywriting, purpose, sales, significance, solutions, technique
If you want to be unique and completely stand out from the crowd, STOP IT. You’re only hurting yourself and others. Is that a terrible thing to say? Does it bother or offend you? Hear me out, it’s not what it seems. First, though, let me make a confession: I …
TOPICS: branding, purpose
There’s an eerie feeling you get when you visit a place designed for crowds and you find yourself nearly alone. Last week my family and I went with some friends to Legoland Florida for a “last-hurrah” before my son started school. Although we had a great time, it was also …
TOPICS: contribution, family, purpose
When I was 16, I stopped selling donuts and started selling drugs, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Strange way to start a post? Let me explain… After several months of interning at a shop that repaired electronic typewriters, I applied for and got my …
TOPICS: calling, focus, intentionality, purpose
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