Leadership News

Is Workforce Toxicity Killing Your Company?
Is Workforce Toxicity Killing Your Company?
Are you and your team willing to take personal risks for the sake of your company and its performance? No? Why not? Likely because there exists at least some element... Read more...
The 3 Elements to Great Business Storytelling
The 3 Elements to Great Business Storytelling
The best things come in threes — flavors in Neapolitan ice cream, laws of thermodynamics, “Godfather” films (OK, that’s debatable) and, of course, elements of stories. Read more...
14 Best Leadership Books to Read in 2022
14 Best Leadership Books to Read in 2022
Whether you have always wanted to be the lead or have felt the need to develop leadership skills, it's no rocket science to know that the transition from an individual... Read more...
We All Know the Talent System is Broken
We All Know the Talent System is Broken
We as employers have the jobs. Ergo, we have the solution. Nothing like starting the blog process off with a crazy idea!!  But we all know it.  We know the... Read more...
What Are Your Routines?
What Are Your Routines?
Do you have things that you do every day, like brushing your teeth, wearing deodorant, changing clothes, making coffee / tea, etc.?  It’s important to look at what we do... Read more...
But Does God Want It?
But Does God Want It?
The Israelites begged Samuel to appoint a king over them, just like the other nations had.  Samuel is grieved and prays about it, but God says, “Give them what they... Read more...
Be Teachable: The Rock or Sponge Continuum
Be Teachable: The Rock or Sponge Continuum
One of the most critical pieces of advice I offer both young and experienced professionals is, “You don’t have to know everything, you just need to be teachable.” Read more...
Why Your Church (Family, Organization) Needs Education AND Training
Why Your Church (Family, Organization) Needs Education AND Training
I am a college president.  In some ways, college ruined me.  In other ways, it made me better and deeper.  Now, as I enter into my 5th decade of formal... Read more...
Learning Isn’t Just for the Inexperienced. It’s For All.
Learning Isn’t Just for the Inexperienced. It’s For All.
What gets you out of bed each morning? It’s an important question. And one that a lot of people don’t deeply consider. I’m not just talking about the allure of... Read more...
Life etc.
Life etc.
I turned 45 this year. I am now a middle-aged man, but my mind refuses to accept this fact, even with the lingering reminders from my graying hair and wrinkling... Read more...
Five Ways Leaders Can Navigate the Post-Pandemic Workplace with Grace
Five Ways Leaders Can Navigate the Post-Pandemic Workplace with Grace
After a year of forced adaptation to Covid-19, we’re entering a new phase in which leaders are faced with critical decisions: Do you go back to the office, or continue... Read more...
Blessed Are The Merciful
Blessed Are The Merciful
I taught at IBC last Sunday on Jesus’ fifth beatitude, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.” As usual, that relentless clock prevented me from sharing all... Read more...