Desperation I was 16. I was failing in front of what seemed to me (at least at the time) a large congregation at church. I was given the responsibility, along with another young man, Jeremiah (also 16 or 17), to perform an ordinance. All I essentially had to do was recite a few lines perfectly.… Continue reading Silent Leadership
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Personal Disruption
I set a goal to read 13 books this year. I decided I’d start small and Whitney Johnson’s Disrupt Yourself seemed to fit the bill. I figured I’d be able to easily read it in 3–4 weeks and apply some of the ideas the author presents. I picked it up January 1 and had no idea how much… Continue reading Personal Disruption
Everyday Leadership
One of my favorite TED talks is by Drew Dudley. In a short six minutes, Drew helps us see that leadership is something you do. It isn't a title or the corner office, leadership is in the actions you take and the impact you have. After all, leaders create more leaders, not followers. https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership Have… Continue reading Everyday Leadership
Leadership Essentials: Giving Feedback
Giving feedback shouldn't be hard but we often make it more difficult than it needs to be. These are lessons I learned from a young tumbling coach.
3 Leadership Lessons from Meeting Stephen R. Covey
Dr. Stephen R. Covey died in 2012. His legacy encompasses millions who have read his works (7 Habits of Highly Effective People, First Things First, Principle-Centered Leadership, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness). I remember reading 7 Habits many years ago in one of my first "business" classes in college… Continue reading 3 Leadership Lessons from Meeting Stephen R. Covey