Consistency. When it comes to building brand trust, I'm not sure there is a more important concept than consistency. How many times have you heard someone mention that a business used to be great, but just isn't the same anymore?…
Always Ready
We've heard it said many times that the scouts motto is "always be prepared." While the word "always" has been added by pop culture, the idea of being prepared is a good one. A few weeks ago I showed up…
Upcoming Content
Several days ago, I asked on Social Media for input on possible future content ideas for this blog on leadership. The response was great! So many ideas and thoughts and questions came in. I will take time and start developing…
It’s Not Too Late
Regret. Missed opportunities. Mistakes. Harsh words. Heartbreak. Lost relationships. Unexpected endings. Deals gone bad. Arguments. These are all things that can keep us up at night. They are all things that can leave us feeling alone and dejected, like we…
Player > Commentator
We live in an age dominated by Social Media. This has allowed anyone and everyone the ability to comment on anything at any time whether or not they have good reason. It has opened up national conversations on things that…
Does it matter?
That is a good question. In fact, for many people it might be THE question. Does what you are doing matter? Corporations spend huge amounts of time and money studying and improving efficiency. However, becoming more efficient might not be…
The Power of Preparation
When I played football, I had a coach who preached practice to us. He presented practice as a bigger deal and more important than the game itself. The energy he displayed in our practices was off the charts. The ethic…
Simple Is Not Easy
4 steps to simplicity within your organization.
The Blueprint
I have a background in construction and I have been a part of different groups and organizations at varying levels of leadership. In a recent conversation a thought emerged that combines those experiences in a way that is new to…
Identity
Identity is a big deal. Who am I? That is a question we all ask multiple times through out our lives. Whether we consciously ask it or it is asked in our actions as we search it out, it is…
In the dark
It's been an interesting week around the office here for one simple reason... the power has gone out twice. The first time was related to a problem on a pole down the street. I don't know what caused it, but…
3 Ways to Never Fail
Fear of failure is a major fear among people. In fact, Psychology Today claims that most of us experience it.* This seems especially true among leaders and managers. Now fear of failure doesn't rank as high as fear of public…
Stubborn or Steadfast
We have all heard various statistics bantered about regarding the length of time pastors remain in one position. I've heard everything from the average is 18 months to 4 years. Of course, the length is affected by the definitions and…
Two words that kill a marriage
I have sat with many couples in crisis. My own marriage experienced a crisis several years ago. There have been successful healing of relationships and some that didn't make it. Through these experiences some patterns have emerged. From those patterns I…
The Blood Moon
It's my place to share the love and reality of Jesus with as many people as I can while I can.