Leading change is much more than coming up with a great idea. It’s more than putting the wheels in motion for a new initiative. It…
What day did everything change for your church or ministry? March 12, 2020 was the last time I had a face-to-face meeting with a client.…
I frequently hear conversations about the need for better leaders and better leadership development. Those conversations are often accompanied by hand-wringing because many of the…
A denominational leader recently asked how my work has changed in the pandemic. I explained that the number of churches doing strategic planning had decreased…
For the last several years, my #1 book recommendation has been Tod Bolsinger’s Canoeing the Mountains. So I was eager for the release of his…
How do you react to the phrase “what if”? Does the phrase pull you in a hopeful direction that sees opportunities? Or does it lead…
I have cast my vote in the 2020 election. No, this blog is not about who you should vote for or what values should guide…
What comes to mind when someone says “be strong”? You may think of one of the biblical references where this phrase appears. Or maybe your…
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Few people would debate that we’re in a time of crisis. And…
Some high-profile individuals are known for dressing the same way every day. Think of Steve Jobs always wearing a black turtleneck and jeans. The explanation…