I like to believe I have control. It makes me feel secure. It’s a deceptively safe-feeling. Feeling being the critical word. I fight for feelings of control all the time. But you know as well as I do that feelings deceive us. Feeling in control is a dangerous place for a leader to be. When […]
I like to believe I have control. It makes me feel secure. It’s a deceptively safe-feeling. Feeling being the critical word. I fight for feelings of control all the time. But you know as well as I do that feelings deceive us. Feeling in control is a dangerous place for a leader to be. When […]
“When it’s your season, seize it! Don’t squander it.” I tweeted that a few days ago in a moment of Christmas shopping angst. I was waiting in an incredibly long line at a business that should not be surprised by the increase in foot traffic at this time of year. A business that has been […]
I frequently get asked, “What it’s like to be a woman leader?” Frankly I loathe the question. As if being a woman is like having a third eye or some other science fiction abnormality. I am a leader who happens to be a woman. That’s all. My gender shouldn’t define my opportunities or my limitations. […]
Every year I grow to understand myself a bit better. My strengths become clearer. My passions are more easily defined. I know better what I like and dislike. This is mostly good. I have greater clarity on my purpose and calling and am less compelled to chase the dreams of others. Most of the time. […]
It’s usually the day after Thanksgiving that I slow down long enough to reflect and give thanks. Truth is, sometimes the actual day of Thanksgiving brings out my most ungrateful self. I anticipate family drama without being thankful that I have family. I stress out over preparing my house for company rather than being grateful […]
God put me here. It is not my responsibility to take, or keep, authority. from A Tale of Three Kings Leaders, what if we really believed this? How would it change our actions? What would be different about how we lead? I wonder if we’d stress less and love more? Would we breathe deeper and […]
God put me here. It is not my responsibility to take, or keep, authority. from A Tale of Three Kings Leaders, what if we really believed this? How would it change our actions? What would be different about how we lead? I wonder if we’d stress less and love more? Would we breathe deeper and […]
Mark Miller is quickly becoming one of my leadership heroes and mentors from afar. This book is so rich with wisdom for leaders at all levels. Here are a few of my highlighted notes: If you want to predict people’s ultimate success as leaders, evaluate not their skills but their leadership character. Do not associate […]
On January 21, my book, Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence officially goes on sale! Here’s how you can help me spread the word: JOIN THE LAUNCH TEAM What is a launch team? A launch team is a dedicated group of volunteers that will be willing to help announce the release of the […]