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The Reason you Can't Move Forward!
So I have 2 growing piles of clothes that are consuming the floor of my closet. They’re clothes I don’t want anymore and I want to donate to Goodwill. They’ve been sitting there for like 6 months, and every time I look at them I get mad and frustrated and agitated that I can’t…
Read MoreLeadership and Little Kids
In Matthew 18, the leaders around Jesus have come to Him to ask what, in their minds, is a very important question. “About that time, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’” v. 1. Now, I love this because what these leaders were actually asking was, “What…
Read MoreFollow Up on Asking for Feedback
Hey everyone, This past weekend in Part 1 of our “Selfie” series at Next Level Church, I challenged leaders hard on this idea of Inviting Feedback from those closest to us. If you missed it, or just want to hear it again, go here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/selfie-part-1-getting-over/id305232768?i=248399355&mt=2 In an effort to continue to #AddValue to…
Read MoreThe Official "Top 10" List of Books to Read in 2014 Part 4
So today, I conclude my 1st Annual “Top 10” (really 16) books that are must reads in 7 different categories. I’ll just get right to it. As always, the titles are links to Amazon to download or purchase immediately. In the Marriage Category, read: Beyond Ordinary by Justin and Trisha Davis Justin and…
Read MoreThe Official "Top 10" List of Books to Read in 2014 Part 3
This is week 2 of my 1st Annual “Top 10” Books List for reading in the New Year. Because every leader I know is busy, my desire is to do the “Screening” for you. Today we’re looking at my Top 3 books for the Personal Growth Category. These are must reads for every leader…
Read MoreThe Official "Top 10" List of Books to Read in 2014 Part 2
On Monday, I began my annual “Top 10” (actually 16) books to 7 categories. If you missed Monday’s post, go here. As for today, I’m giving you my Top 3 books to read in the Organizational Growth Category. As always, the books are links to Amazon to purchase the eBook or print edition immediately.…
Read MoreThe Official "Top 10" List of Books to Read in 2014 Part 1
Hopefully, as you dive into the New Year, you’re already thinking, “What can I read to help me grow in the coming year?” And if you’re anything like me, you’re also thinking, “Who’s got time to weed out what’s good, great and just mediocre?” Well, as a way of #AddingValue to you in the New…
Read More5 Ways to Think Differently about Your Company Christmas Card
During the holidays I got a proverbial Christmas card from 1 of the businesses we do business with. Inside there was literally a guy’s signature & his business card. And… He didn’t even sign in the middle. Clearly, I was #267 in his stack of cards to mindlessly scribble his name in as quickly as…
Read MoreThings I Noticed from Anchorman 2
Listen, I get it. I know that even admitting I saw Anchorman 2 puts me in a very bad light with a lot of leaders right now but I have to admit, yes, I saw it. And at the double risk of actually trying to encourage leaders by linking observations to the movie, I’m actually…
Read MoreA Christmas Gift for Leaders!
Hey everyone! I hope your Christmas Season is going well! If you’re a leader, I’m sure your December is swamped with year-end meetings, new year planning meetings and Christmas parties, obligations and appointments. Let me encourage you leader, to take time for yourself this month as well. So, for the final 3 weeks of 2013,…
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