From Simon Sinek's TED address: "People don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it."

In a recent article that appeared at Inc.com, authors Karl Stark and Bill Stewart share four steps to create alignment with a team.  We often hear people talk about "being on the same page."  What does that mean?  How do you do it?  Here's a short-hand version of the four steps.  I would encourage you to read the entire article. Step 1: Align on the facts Step 2: Align on the Management Agenda Step 3: Align on the Investment Choices Step 4: Align on the Targets, Timelines and Accountabilities  

"Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams."  -- Og Mandino, author

Here's a short video from Tim Keller (Redeemer Presbyterian in NYC) about urban church planting. Click here to watch it.

"The task of leadership is not to put greatness into people, but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already." - John Buchan