When Your Dream Becomes Your Worst Nightmare

We all have dreams… BIG DREAMS, but what happens when that dream dies or is cut short? My heart ached today as I watched this clip of Ann Curry’s last day on The Today Show.  This was her dream that came to fruition just one year ago.  Today it was dashed and surrounded with much […]

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Will You Be There?

Join us for the Catalyst Conference October 3-5, 2012 in Atlanta, GA, where 13,000 young leaders will converge for the leadership experience of the year, including high-octane speakers, powerful worship, innovative programming, and a leadership experience unlike any other. I never grow tired of this conference! If you’ve never attended a Catalyst Conference, this is […]

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Follow

The more you develop as a leader, the more you find yourself leading.  You almost can’t stop yourself.  If there is a gap of leadership, you speak up.  You step in.  It becomes second nature for you. It could be as simple as helping your family decide what’s for dinner or as complicated as leading […]

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Chick-fil-A, Batmobiles & Memorable Moments

Yes, my friends.  That’s a picture of the Batmobile.  In fact it’s one of the originals.  I believe this one was used in Batman Returns. A couple of weeks ago our Executive Team had the privilege of visiting the Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters.  We were treated to lunch, a tour and some great conversation with one […]

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Chick-fil-A, Batmobiles & Memorable Moments

Yes, my friends.  That’s a picture of the Batmobile.  In fact it’s one of the originals.  I believe this one was used in Batman Returns. A couple of weeks ago our Executive Team had the privilege of visiting the Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters.  We were treated to lunch, a tour and some great conversation with one […]

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My Little Red Book

During a particularly tough season at the start of my working career, a dear spiritual mentor had given me a little red journal.  It was intended to be used in conjunction with the Bible study that she was leading but I had never really been much of a journal-er.  I let go of that notion […]

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The First Leader In My Life

He kind of snuck up on me.  I mean he’s been here since the day I was born, but the leader in him snuck up on me. My dad is the most consistent, patient and committed leader I know.  A high school educated, hard-working guy, life hasn’t always been super easy for him.  He generally […]

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Expectations, Celebrations & Realizations

This weekend I escaped for a few hours to watch the French Open Women’s Final.  You all know I love tennis but I’m particularly a sucker for the awards presentation ceremonies that follow any major event.  Even if I don’t enjoy the sport,  I love watching the winner celebrate their victory and be honored by […]

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Expectations, Celebrations & Realizations

This weekend I escaped for a few hours to watch the French Open Women’s Final.  You all know I love tennis but I’m particularly a sucker for the awards presentation ceremonies that follow any major event.  Even if I don’t enjoy the sport,  I love watching the winner celebrate their victory and be honored by […]

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Just Keep Paddling

It was the first week of my freshman year of college.  This Northern Wisconsin girl had traveled over 1,000 miles to go to school in East Tennessee where I didn’t know a soul.  Needless to say those first few days were nerve wracking.  I desperately wanted to make friends but that’s an anxious thought for […]

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