As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.

A Total Eclipse of the Leader

When performance trumps people, an eclipse of leadership occurs. The leader himself overshadows the team. His priorities, ideas, thoughts, decisions, become the elements of first importance.

The Lies We Believe

In life and work, leaders can often chase after ideas that have no truth in reality. Out of a desire to find a shortcut, or achieve a personal or professional goal, we can latch on to one or more lies of corporate culture.

How to Grasp Future Opportunities

What will you do when opportunity knocks? Occasionally the unexpected comes along, something that might take us to a whole new level, or set an entirely different course for our career or family. Will you know what to do when a door opens?

Dealing with Rejection

Rejection is to spurn or refuse someone. Rejection can be good in the long run, but it still hurts. We feel a sting when it happens. Jesus Himself was often rejected. In fact, the Bible speaks often of rejection and how to handle it.

When You've Had It

Every month between 2% and 3% of all workers quit their jobs. But here’s something interesting. A recent survey revealed that 78% of young workers say they regretted their new job after starting. Are they quitting for the right reasons?

Leadership Lessons from Billy Graham

William Franklin Graham Jr. (1918 – 2018) was an American evangelist and ordained minister who became internationally well known in the 1940s, and preached the Gospel to millions.

Keys to Improving Leader Accountability

Accountability is simply being willing to accept responsibility for ones actions, and to work in a manner that makes this readily apparent to others.

How to Get Happy

Most people lead unhappy lives. How do you get from here to happy? In “the pursuit of happiness” there are many great activities you can do that will actually help you live happier.

Developing an Impact Statement

An impact statement for life is concerned with defining those values which are most important to you and the wisdom you have gained through your experience.

Leadership Lessons from Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is considered one of the most successful investors on earth. He has a net worth of over $117 billion (March 2022).

Leadership Lessons from Hyman Rickover

Hyman Rickover (1900-1986) was an Admiral in the US Navy and the original developer of nuclear propulsion. He served for a total of 63 years on active duty, making him the longest-serving naval officer.

Dealing With Uncertainty

If world circumstances teach us anything, it’s that there will always be a generous amount of uncertainty. Sometimes this can lead to fear as we contemplate the worst of outcomes.

Leadership Fortune Cookies

Can you believe what you read in a fortune cookie? Really just a novelty, there are some proverbs that have appeared in the cookies that you might want to consider as a leader.

Six Things Jesus Never Said

Today’s leader is bombarded by philosophies for life and work that are in direct opposition to the teachings of the Bible. You may think Jesus said some of these pieces of modern “wisdom,” but He never did.

Growing a Table

Men come to a table each week when their voices are heard. Participation drives attendance. A table leader’s most important leadership development task during the week is not preparing for their table discussion. Rather, it’s connecting personally with men.

Why Aren't You Happy?

The happiest people are those who have learned how to move from gathering for themselves to giving for the greater good.

Succession Planning

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