Do you know someone who wants to be a leader? - I believe anyone can become a leader if they want to, right where they are. You don't need to be a CEO, manager, coach or director. Or really have any… [...]
Why I post these devotions - I had planned for years to write a regular blog. Everyone else was doing it, why not me? My answer was that I was too busy doing other stuff. But… [...]
Do you crave the good (and quiet) life? - In the Bible, Paul is depicted as an extravagant dreamer and productive doer. His goal was to preach the gospel where Christ's name hadn't been heard yet (Rom. 15:20). He… [...]
Temptation doesn’t care how long we’ve been Christians - If you're a believer, struggling with sin is a lifelong challenge. I may sin less, but I'll never be sinless in this body. In fact, I thought something I shouldn't… [...]
We’re called to develop expert-level leadership skills - It's a given that character is a requirement for any Christian leader, because a lack of it can damage many people's faith. We don't have to look far to find… [...]
A strategy to try before your next meeting - Meetings often foster disagreement. That's not a bad thing, of course. But how do we manage disputes before they devolve into turf wars and personality rubs? One thing I've done… [...]
What I’ve learned about chasing dreams - Starting out in life, I dreamed about writing books like Lord of the Rings. Finally, in my late 30s, I signed a nonfiction commercial publishing contract (for Career Crossover and… [...]
Where has God put you in life right now? - Where has God put you in this season of your life? Are you in a difficult job, a stressful family situation, or a season of grief? Are your needs being… [...]
Team conflict is costly; here’s the price my company paid - The right kind of "positive" conflict can sometimes lead to better results in business (and even church). But how much of this kind of good conflict have you really experienced?… [...]
Do you lead effective meetings? - I ran a meeting once that I thought went pretty well. I was authoritative, efficient and leaderly. But in other people's eyes it didn't go so well. Someone asked me… [...]
