There are a few leadership ideas and thoughts that have a way of resurfacing in my life from time to time. I love routine. Once I find a good routine, I have an uncanny ability to stick with it. Last year I wrote a post fleshing out this redundancy idea, …
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Mindset Makes the Difference
Sometimes, I think perspective is a super power. And by perspective, I mean mindset. How we choose to view a situation. What is more disarming in a tense situation than admitting or realizing things aren’t as bad as they may feel in the moment? Look back at a time where …
Lessons from the Farm: The Right Tool
Today’s thought probably goes more naturally with the “Lessons from the Farm” series, but it crossed my mind last week and I thought I would share. I don’t know your level of agricultural background, so I’ll get kind of basic right now. I’m guessing you know what a tractor is. …
The Difference Maker
Willingness makes the difference in leadership. I have written about this before, but like so many leadership lessons, I keep seeing it played out time and again. Give me two kids: one with natural leadership ability and little desire to make a positive impact, and one with lower natural leadership …
Sit Down. Stand Up. Follow Me.
Leadership is instinctual. I’m at Pre-Teen Camp this week and saw something remarkable one night during worship. Following the sermon, we started singing again. I was sitting behind a group of boys who were standing and singing. After one song, I watched as one boy sat down. Slowly, and one …