Forrest Gump is one of my favourite movies. I saw it when it first came out back in 1994, an important year in my life, and the story just seems to continue to resonate with me today. Over the Christmas break I rewatched it...again...and was struck by a few new things I had not noticed … Continue reading What we meant to say
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
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…
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…
Happy Thanksgiving… balance your wants and gives
For what are you thankful? That is a loaded question! Generally, you don't just start with that question when you run into someone, for most people, we might like to warm up to it. Gratitude is one of the most important learned and developed character traits, it impacts every element of living in community, and … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving… balance your wants and gives
Can We Talk?
I love talking about communication. Probably because I love talking. Even more so, I love helping people with their communication. It comes up in every workshop, in every setting, in every church, in every group. People want to communicate, and funny as it may seem, they have trouble communicating that they are having trouble with … Continue reading Can We Talk?
What’s the most important metric?
This is a trick question. You will not find a perfect answer at the end of this post. Sorry, but so much of what determines success for you says something about what you see as most important. We can say we all agree on what is most important, but how we define it will differ. … Continue reading What’s the most important metric?
Does change take time?
Yes. The initial decision may take a moment. The realization that something has to give may be quick. The plan may seem like it was nothing to dream up. Everybody said, 'Yes!' But you know there is more to the story. You need to make time and space. Think of it like a spiral, not … Continue reading Does change take time?
Not everything works out
My recent trip to 2 communities did not go as planned. Miscommunication and different people out of the know meant the workshops were not a success. It does not mean I didn't get to meet with some amazing people and hear their stories. You might say it was an unplanned learning experience! If you want … Continue reading Not everything works out
On Purpose: What is your mission?
"We're on a mission from God!"The Blues Brothers Mission and purpose seem almost interchangeable. If you do a little research on your own you will find that many businesses and organisations use either term in some way to describe the essence of what they do. Cutting my teeth in leadership development back in the '90's, … Continue reading On Purpose: What is your mission?
Are you in control?
Do you trust me? Such a simple question, loaded with implications. If you feverishly watched the series The Last of Us like I did, you will remember this important line from our antihero, Joel. In the moment of crisis, he asks this of Ellie, and it is a key moment in the story to come. … Continue reading Are you in control?
