I fancy myself a thinker. I enjoy looking at situations and dreaming up next steps. As such, I spend a large chunk of my time thinking and considering options. Along the way, I’ve learned an important leadership principal: big change takes time to chew Just because I’ve spent countless hours …
Trust the Process
18 months ago I ran a Half Marathon, and then basically stopped running. So, last week I did something I never expected to do again and started a Couch to 5K program. When I started running, the C25K app introduced me to running. Now, as I start over, I have to remind …
Learning to Follow-Up
Last week I mentioned I was on a trip with my church. This week, I have the opportunity to make some of the most significant progress for next year’s trip, but I have to make the choice to evaluate. Over the years, I’ve realized I have a terrible memory. I can …
Communicate Expectations
I’m on a trip this week with my church. Over the years, during and after trips I realize key details that need to be fixed. This year, I realized something early in the trip: I am the only adult who has seen a schedule. Our trip is one we have …
Learning to Trust
My youngest daughter broke her leg in January. She spent 5 weeks in a cast. Now she has the cast off, and for the last two weeks she has been retraining her leg muscles, and her brain, to walk the right way. More than the physical training, though, it’s been interesting …