I've lived there twenty years and I still don't feel like I'm from there. "Assumptions (1)", On Community, by Casey Plett You may already be familiar with the term, 3rd place, maybe you have only seen it here on my blog. It has been popularized over the past couple of years, especially because of outfits … Continue reading Do you have a great good place?
A ‘satisfied’ existence
I often discuss expectations with people in every setting I find myself. It is one of the unifying factors of humanity: We have expectations and we they are often not met. I see this especially in church settings, where the vast majority of expectations are not expressed, and almost as often, are not met. The … Continue reading A ‘satisfied’ existence
Purpose in Pauingassi
Thanks for having me Pauingassi! If you're not sure where that is, click here and get a bird's eye view. I realized this week that this is my 7th year of travelling north to this small community, hopefully bringing something helpful to them, something that stays with them long after I leave. Every time I … Continue reading Purpose in Pauingassi
What makes you (not) tick?
If you need a reference point for this post, read the one prior. Where I asked: What makes you tick? Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com If you will recall my '3 questions' or '3 bases' or maybe we can call them the '3 pillars' of a meaningful team experience, I believe there are 3 spaces … Continue reading What makes you (not) tick?
What makes you tick?
A new year, a new outlook, a new...well, maybe the calendar on the wall is the only thing new for you. But once again, we are almost a month into a new year and the majority of us use the time for resolutions, commitments, and taking a new stance on our future to come. And … Continue reading What makes you tick?
Another shameless plug for my leadership book…
Yes, Yes, Yes, I will provide more delicious free content here in the near future, but for now, I'm just excited about my summer release finally (pronounced: fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinally!) arriving on different ebook platforms! Here's the blurb about it that shows up everywhere (in case you forgot): What does it mean to lead from a place … Continue reading Another shameless plug for my leadership book…
What are you hoping for?
I originally posted this back at the beginning of the Lead Freely journey. One of my favourites, and still fits today... The season of Advent is coming to a close, now we celebrate with the ancients at the arrival of the King. The most basic description of the word is ‘waiting’; it can also mean … Continue reading What are you hoping for?
What’s in the Pepsi bottle?
Do you have any gathering traditions? As we approach Christmas I am reminded of a few great gathering stories my family loves to share. For some of you, the month of December, and maybe even the first half of January are filled with gatherings for different reasons. Now that both of my parents have passed … Continue reading What’s in the Pepsi bottle?
Are you about control? Or are you curious?
I run into this match up quite regularly in my work with people. Especially with people in belief systems. There is something to be said about order in an organization, having a set of standards you operate by and therefore expectations you have for everyone in the organization. We can use more organic terms for … Continue reading Are you about control? Or are you curious?
Another shameless plug for my leadership book…
Yes, Yes, Yes, I will provide more delicious free content here in the near future, but for now, I'm just excited about my summer release finally (pronounced: fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinally!) arriving on different ebook platforms! Here's the blurb about it that shows up everywhere (in case you forgot): What does it mean to lead from a place … Continue reading Another shameless plug for my leadership book…
Good, Bad, and Hopeful Thoughts on Church Leadership
Have you had a chance to check out my book or course yet?! I hope so... Here's the back cover 'blurb' for my leadership book, Leading Freely: Good, Bad, and Hopeful Thoughts on Church Leadership, that is available now: What does it mean to lead from a place of freedom? We have been inundated with … Continue reading Good, Bad, and Hopeful Thoughts on Church Leadership
Do you have Grit or Quit?
At the end of the day there seems to be only 2 paths for whatever role you are in. Everything that comes with the choice builds in that chosen direction. (If you would like to listen to the Freakonomics episode that connects with these thoughts, here you go: How to Succeed at Failing, pt. 3: … Continue reading Do you have Grit or Quit?
