What do you do when you have a student who shows great leadership potential? Over the course of my ministry experience I’ve had a few students who seem to be a step ahead of their peers when it comes to reading and understanding a room. They have an intuition about …
Flashback Friday #3
I find it fascinating how much things change over time, yet how much they stay the same. I’m in a season now where today’s flashback is being put through the fire, and I’m growing so much through it. Here’s a glimpse, or you can go ahead and read it here. …
Leadership is Tough
Leadership is tough. The constant battle that wages war between finding a groove and not being satisfied with where things are can take a toll over time. Comfort versus progress provide the background for an ongoing tension. That’s where vision and focus come into play. During seasons where comfort starts …
Why? Just Why?
I have a business minded mentor with whom I try to connect on a regular basis. One of his favorite questions to ask me when we get together is about 3QL. I usually respond with a comment about my loyal readers with my tongue firmly in cheek. The answer I …
Leadership Mistakes: Moving Too Slow
I had a nickname in high school: Slow Motion. Care to guess where it came from? Well, it wasn’t my speed. It was my lack of it. I’m a big guy. Back then, I was just a tall guy, but I’ve never been quick. As a result, my lack of …