When we go on vacation, I have to fight a battle in my head. Part of me wants to plan each day out so we know what we’re doing when. A plan helps me manage my expectations. I know when to save energy and when to expend it. But something …
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Moving Past the Shadow of Should
I’m going to depart from my usual tone today. I wrote this a couple months back as I talked with a student who felt the weight of the things she should be doing. I think the concept is universally true, both in our relationship with God and in our leadership. …
Three Struggles of Leadership Development
I work in a world where the next “event” is always coming. There is always another lesson to prep, a service to plan, an event to brainstorm, and a calendar to create. There’s a frantic pace to what we do in churches. That’s why over the years I’ve noticed something. …
This is Why
Sometime last year I read through Michael Hyatt’s book Free to Focus. One of the takeaways for me was to establish a startup/shutdown routine for my work days. Being that I love routine, I’m still doing it, for the most part. One adjustment I’ve made is to start my day …
Authenticity Wins
I stink at social media. I have often said that Instagram is my favorite social media platform, but I very rarely ever post on it. Why Instagram? I love the idea of a well taken photo. I’m not a photographer, and I rarely remember to take one when I need …