Leadership (and life) can require a short-term memory

Here's some old thoughts from some teaching on the book of Romans. It may not be exactly where you are at today, but the focus was/is on a healthy starting point for resiliency in life and faith. Temptation, struggle, mistakes, hurts and trouble, they all get us down. It is what we do next, and … Continue reading Leadership (and life) can require a short-term memory

Are you flourishing?

The sun is shining, people are getting vaccinated, and God is still good. Even if the restrictions are still in place, we have a lot for which to be thankful. So let your gratitude shine, as difficult as it may seem right now! Flourishing is an interesting word. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, has used … Continue reading Are you flourishing?

Sleeping single in a double bed

Classic country tune! And you may be surprised by the title but I thought it quite an apropos way to end the decade. Most of what I write is based on leadership. And leadership is based heavily in our sense of humanity. Messy. Broken. Confused. Tired. Humanness. That is called life. It goes with one … Continue reading Sleeping single in a double bed

Leadership directs the mindset

What does conversion look like in your organization? We all have them. There are the larger 'A-ha!' moments that we all love to experience. Those are easier to recognize and dissect. But the smaller moments of conversion are equally necessary, do not always rock the boat, and may have greater change impact for the future. … Continue reading Leadership directs the mindset