Do you remember being a child and watching clouds, trying to imagine what shape they’re making? “Ooh, there’s a lion.” “Whoa, look at the mountain!” “Hey, that looks like a centaur attacking a cat.” As a parent, I thoroughly enjoy hearing my girls talk about what a cloud looks like, …
wes Never Assume
We have all been there: we make a decision about someone (their willingness or unwillingness to do something), and then are surprised when they contradict our expectations. The surprise can be good or bad, but it is a surprise either way. The reality is we can rarely know exactly how someone …
2 Key Traits for Student Leaders
Have you ever noticed some people look at situations differently than you? A few years ago, I heard a radio personality talk about how science has proven women and men look at cleanliness differently. Women actually see dirt more easily than men. It’s not that they have some sort of …
What if People Want to Help?
Confession time: I struggle with asking people for help. My biggest hurdle is convincing myself people want to help, even after they are already serving in some capacity. That’s why I lean on the 3 questions to help me grow as a leader. They serve as a framework and a …
When Mistakes Are Not Mistakes, pt 3
We’ve all been there–the frustration of leading. You pour hours into a project or event or relationship, only to experience sub-par results. Or you have to make a decision in the moment, only to realize later you made the wrong choice. Anyone who has been in a leadership role can …