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Happy Easter! This is a great time of the year to remember that Jesus is alive, and because of that, we can be alive too. The resurrection of Jesus is more than a story, It’s the foundation of our faith, and it gives purpose to being a ministry leader. Without this event, Jesus would have…
Leadership eyes When multiple people look at something, not everyone sees the same thing. Some people see the problem. Some see the solution. Some see who to blame. Some see why it can’t work and some see why it will work. What do you see when looking at a situation? Everyone has their perspective on…
Right now I’m sitting on the floor of an elementary school’s gym, watching my son practice basketball. His dreams are big and his desire shows in the hard work he puts in. From the details in practice to the games he plays, he’s reaching to learn and be the best he can be. I’m not…
Right now I’m downtown writing this blog at a Starbucks. People are leaning over tables toward each other as they talk and sip their favorite specialty drinks. Others are sitting alone looking at their phones or laptops doing work or zoning out. This scene speaks to a common picture in our culture as we connect,…
“The greatest barrier to someone achieving their potential is their denial of it.” Simon Travaglia When we set out to make a difference there will always be barriers. It’s my belief that barriers are a sign you’re doing something right. Nothing great happens without barriers being broken through and when it comes to being a…
Life is better together! The best way to live is with others who have shared successes, shared challenges, and shared memories. This is how we grow past ourselves and become a part of something bigger than ourselves. We become bridge builders with others by our side! This is how we make a difference that goes…
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 For anything great to happen, you need others. Teamwork makes the dream work and in fact, it’s the only way that the dream will work. As business leaders, we strategize our plans, our focus, and our goals as we…
“The only thing worse than being blind, is having sight and no vision.” Helen Keller Vision sees the possibilities of what could be and goals helps that become reality. As leaders, we know the importance of goals. They drive us, keep us focused and direct our faith and hope. To do anything in life requires…
Did you ever get a redo in school? I did and man, I needed it. Far too often I was not prepared and after I did badly on a test, to get a redo was huge. Of course, the second time around I did better because I learned from my mistake and was able to…
Here we are, almost to the end of one year and the beginning of a new one. For some, they can’t wait to get out of 2022. For others, they don’t want to leave because they are unsure of what 2023 will bring. It’s interesting because this holiday can bring diametrically different feelings to everyone….