“You’ve got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.” ~ Yogi Berra There are times when everything lines up perfectly and goes exactly as planned. I usually get nervous when that happens! Think about it, most of the...
“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” ~ Vince Lombardi Having sufficient bench depth is crucial for every kind of team. How many times have you seen a star player get injured...
“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” ~ Wayne Dyer Generosity reflects the nature of God. Out of God’s unlimited abundance, He freely and graciously gives good things to His children. As Christian leaders, we must always remember that...
“I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Begin with “The End” in mind. This is a great leadership principle taught by Stephen Covey. Having a clear vision and understanding about what success...
"Decide upon your major definite purpose in life and then organize all your activities around it." ~ Brian Tracy Focused faith is simply being intentional about living out what we claim to believe. With all the distractions in the culture around us, it’s easy to drift...
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~ Dorothy Bernard Faith is doing it afraid. Faith is not the absence of fear but rather the ability to face and overcome fear. As Christian leaders, we are called to take a stand for what we know is right and true. That’s...
“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” ~ Carl Sandburg Your leadership responsibilities bring with them the risk of burnout. The constant stream of problems to solve and resources to stretch can...
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” ~ Thomas Edison The energy and strength needed to work hard is typically fueled by the combination of focused passion, clear purpose and the right priorities. A person whose...
“In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.” ~ Richard Baxter Credibility is built on common ground. Until you have something in common with someone else, you will not be able to achieve any credibility with them. We naturally...
“Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half.” ~ Paul “Bear” Bryant. It’s not over until it’s over! It is so important to be more “growth-oriented” than “goal-oriented” as a leader. Goals are important, however “goal-oriented” leaders tend to...