Let’s get theoretical today. I was always amazed by my dad’s ability to come up with new ideas of how to approach a situation or problem. I remember, specifically, him deciding he wanted to create a special gate based on the way a calf feeder worked. It was one of …
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Don’t Let Someone’s Character Surprise You
We can always change, but we cannot always change those around us.
Finding Comfort in Principles
Something I do from time to time is return to principles I’ve picked up along the way. Some of them are from victories, and some of them are from struggles. Today, I thought I’d share a principle I’ve been reminded of recently. I’ve written about it a couple times, here …
Leaders Cast Vision
Leaders cast vision. In the midst of uncertainty, when no one knows what may come next, leaders cast vision. I am fascinated by COVID19 and the rapid pace of change all around us. Every day new information bombards us, causing more shifts in reality. So, as a leader, how do …
Student Leadership Development and COVID19
Back when I was starting to help develop what we now call Horizon Leadership Camp, I set out to ask as many youth minsters as possible one question: What are you doing to develop student leaders? In the process of asking the question, I came to a conclusion: developing student …