I’ve been a little mad at God lately. There are some things that I would really like him to give me more clarity on. I know he knows the outcome. I know he knows what steps I need to take but darn it if he won’t give me more than one step at a time. […]
I’ve been a little mad at God lately. There are some things that I would really like him to give me more clarity on. I know he knows the outcome. I know he knows what steps I need to take but darn it if he won’t give me more than one step at a time. […]
Today I’m headed to Bolivia with some wonderful people led by a great team from Food for the Hungry. We’ll spend this week seeing the work they’re doing in this South American country. Yes, Bolivia is in South America in case you were wondering. I’m be honest, my 4th grade geography failed me on this […]
We had reached a stalemate. As I looked around the room at my team, I was staring into the faces of incredibly strong-willed and passionate individuals who were not going to budge on their opinion. I was convinced they were wrong. They were convinced they were right. Everything in me wanted to play the trump […]
Most days I have more questions than I have answers. I’m learning that leadership is not about having all the answers. It’s more about asking the right questions. The trajectory of our leadership and the impact of our influence is contingent upon the type of questions we’re asking. The types of questions you’re asking are […]
One of my greatest joys and passions is building great teams. I love finding the match between a great individual and a great role. It’s a magical combination. For much of my career I’ve relied on my intuition to find these winning combinations. But I’ve also developed some systems and processes that help guide myself […]
What do you do when your boss writes a book? You shout it from the mountaintops and encourage everyone to read it. That’s just plain smart! So yes, I’ll be shouting pretty loudly this week that Pete Wilson‘s new book, Let Hope In, releases today! But I don’t shout simply because he’s my boss. I […]
I do it every day. Make an assumption about someone. Overlook an opportunity to listen. Withhold words of encouragement. Allow insecurity to keep me from reaching out. So many things can sabotage the relationships in our lives. The seemingly little things fester and create explosive damage to the relationships we value most. Our lives are […]
You can’t truly understand freedom until you’ve lived without it. You can’t fully comprehend segregation until you’ve been the marginalized. May we as leaders never be lulled by our personal comfort. May we always be willing to fight for those who can’t fight for themselves. Photo HT
Loss is a debilitating feeling. Something as simple as losing your keys creates anxiety and unsettledness until they are found. The loss of a job triggers fears, insecurities, and doubts. The loss of someone dear creates a sense of desperation, a longing that is never fulfilled. We’ve been in a series at Cross Point called […]