“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” — Luke 2:10-11 As we celebrate Christmas, I find myself reflecting on … Read more
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leaders care more for others than for themselves (they genuinely love people and want to see them grow into the best versions … Read more
“If you spent less time complaining, it would already be done.” ― Frank Sonnenberg You ever meet that person that no matter what is going on in their world, all they do is complain? They could win the lottery and they’d complain they have to pay too much in taxes. They could land a great … Read more
“It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” — Senator John Kerry As we remember the events that took place September 11, 2001, let’s honor the heroic actions of the firefighters who displayed exemplary leadership in the face of an unimaginable adversity. Their bravery, selflessness, … Read more
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” ― Edward Everett Hale Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his … Read more
“Braggarts build themselves up, jealous people tear others down, but only loving people builds others up.” ― Alexander Strauch We tend to overcomplicate good leadership. It’s like adding more ingredients to my son’s delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe when the simplest of ingredients are what make it best. Based on all of my many years … Read more
“Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every January, the United States … Read more
“The devil doesn’t have to steal anything from you, all he has to do is make you take it for granted” – Max Lucado When we’re in a negative place and mindset, it is not at all possible to be grateful. In order to be at our best as leaders, living and leading in gratitude … Read more
“The devil doesn’t have to steal anything from you, all he has to do is make you take it for granted” – Max Lucado Because our minds are so used to running around uncontrollably, we don’t realize that our focus isn’t where we are. It is almost always somewhere else! But hidden blessings are available … Read more
“A-a-aye, I’m on vacation, Every single day ’cause I love my occupation… A-a-aye, I’m on vacation – If you don’t like your life, then you should go and change it!” — Jared Watson, Dirty Heads song writer. Ever since I was introduced to that song from a friend of mine a few months ago, I … Read more