Where Does Confidence Come From? Part 4

Confidence comes from knowing you are in process. The fear of failure can be a huge detriment to our confidence. It doesn’t matter if we’re a rookie or a veteran, if we let fear of failure drive our actions, we will miss out on innovations, new products or new processes. As leaders, we have to…

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Where Does Confidence Come From? Part 3

Continuing in our series on where confidence comes from: Confidence comes from knowing God has called you to this. Ok leaders, before you say “I’m not a preacher” and skip this part, give me a minute. Some of us are in positions where we feel like we were called to be in that position, so…

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Where Does Confidence Come From? Part 2

  Let’s continue with our series about where confidence comes from. The last point was about knowing you are believed in. That bring us to   Confidence comes from believing in yourself. Early in my ministry career, I enjoyed a lot of success right out of the gate. Things were going great and I was…

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Where does Confidence Come From? Part 1 of 6

Confidence is a game changer. It can be the difference between the major success of a new business or an idea that never gets beyond being drawn on the back of a napkin at Chili’s. But where does confidence come from? Regardless of what level we lead at, the answer to this question can make a…

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5 Teachability Principles that could Change your Leadership Forever

The final installment of our “Summer Repost Series” has to do with one of my favorite topics in all the world, & one of the most important characteristics of the Leadership Culture at Next Level Church. I’m talking about… Teachability! Our working definition of teachability is, “Being willing to relearn that which we think we…

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The Single Greatest Customer Service Weapon You've Got

This summer, Sarah and I took a cruise with our two boys. Of course we had an amazing time (& my wife got a great deal so even better right?!?) When we got back to the port, we of course, had to go disembark the ship, collect our luggage and go through customs to reenter…

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The 4 Step Guide to Learning from New Voices

Every so often, I will find a voice in the Leadership or Marketing space that I find intriguing. A voice that resonates with some particular belief I have or that is speaking to some area I want to learn about. When I find one of these voices here’s what I do: I submerse myself in…

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Wisdom for Leaders from MLB Players

As I’m sure you know by now, two of my great loves are Leadership and Baseball. This week’s article pairs the two beautifully. It is written by Kyle Jackson, our Associate Pastor at Next Level Church.  Wisdom for Leaders from MLB Players @KyleJackson1     I have 2 friends that I played college baseball with that…

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The London Olympics Got It Right! (A Leadership Principle)

One of the things I have been most impressed about (and there have been many) watching the London 2012 Summer Olympics is the overt thread of belief and optimism about the next generation. During the Opening Ceremonies, when it came to the infamous torch lighting pomp and circumstance, often awarded to past greats and legends,…

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3 Apps I use Nearly Everyday

In a world of hundreds of thousands of Apps, sometimes my iPhone can feel a little overwhelming. So over the past few weeks, I’ve tried to pay attention to the Apps I really use, and the ones that are more occasional in my world. Here are 3 that I find myself living in, several times…

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