Mindset Before Method We often jump into our to-do list before checking in with our mindset. But how I show up matters just as much as what I get done. That’s why I ask myself one question each morning: “How do I want to show up today?” If you’re building something that matters, give equal attention to your mindset and your method. One fuels the other. Professor at Warner University masters in business administration (mba) presenter at the WFX National Conference former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Sermon Videos To get a better feel for my style and personality, you can watch past sermons on our YouTube channel. Coaching Opportunities One of the things I enjoy the most is helping individuals or organizations reach their full potential. It's been said, "everyone wins when a leader gets better." Guest Speaking Need an engaging speaker for your…
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Reflection Is a Leadership Habit Most leaders are great at starting things. But few are skilled at reviewing them. That’s where reflection comes in. A daily debrief isn't about guilt; it’s about growth. Whether you’re leading a church, running a business, or managing your own life ... pausing to reflect is where wisdom is formed. And in a world that glorifies hustle, reflection is a quiet act of resistance. Professor at Warner University masters in business administration (mba) presenter at the WFX National Conference former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2 for-profit tech companies Sermon Videos To get a better feel for my style and personality, you can watch past sermons on our YouTube channel. Coaching Opportunities One of the things I enjoy the most is helping individuals or organizations reach their full potential. It's been said, "everyone wins when a leader gets better." Guest Speaking Need an engaging…
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I am disheartened. Not about the absolute refusal of winter to leave Colorado. Nor am I disheartened for not having tickets to the upcoming Justin Bieber concert in Denver. If I did have tickets, then my daughter (who does have tickets) would be disheartened for my being there at the same time. I am disheartened by the current state of our politics, particularly our political discourse. No one is surprised when politicians think and act politically. No one is surprised that pundits and commentators are intentionally harsh around the edges of an issue. That's what gets them attention and air time. Name-calling, shout outs, and shout downs. I'm told it's "entertaining" television. Well, I for one, am not entertained by it. Did I mention I am disheartened? I'm not disheartened because political action figures stake out divisive positions. I'm disheartened because of the lack of civility that has crept (or…
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The late Christian author Doris Betts was known for her short stories and essays. In one of those stories she tells about driving down the highway in North Carolina and seeing a highway patrolman beside the road. That's not an unusal sight. What he was doing was quite unusual (maybe not for North Carolina!). As Betts got closer to the police officer, she noticed that a truck hauling chickens had veered off the road, the crash causing the back of the truck to come apart. The chickens were running free -- or for their life, whichever way you want to look at it. The driver of the truck was frantically trying to gather the chickens. Some people who had observed the crash were actually trying to steal the chickens. Chicken parts were everywhere. The scene was a mix of horror and humor, and the lone patrolman was trying to bring…
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I'm pleased to announce that I now have three books available for the Kindle: one novel and two short ebooks. The novel is called "Lesser Angels" and tells the story of a brother and sister who discover a secret about their deceased mother and set out to find answers. I titled it "Lesser Angels" because of the people they meet along the way and what they discover about themselves. "The Cure for Insomnia: Preaching That Won't Put People to Sleep" offers my perspective on preaching and communication. Much of this has been road-tested over the past twenty-five years, including those early sermons that inflicted too much pain on my audience. It's not intended to be an academic treatise but the journal of a fellow traveller. "Leading with Heart: Faith-Filled Thoughts on Leadership" is designed to look at leadership through the lens of faith. If leadership is best defined as influence,…
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