“Know Thyself” was written on the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi according to Greek writings. This saying became known all throughout the Greek culture as it spread throughout western philosophy. It continues to impact readers and give us a great starting point for self-awareness. And in the context of leadership, it is […]
Today is a GIFT. What we do with that gift MAKES all the difference. We can choose to leave the gift of today wrapped, or we can unwrap this gift and make the most of it. Unwrap it by taking the time to make the most of every opportunity you can. The Bible says, “Today […]
Author and businessman Max De Pree said, “The first step of a leader is to define reality.” You can’t move forward if you don’t know what is holding you back. Most challenges that individuals are facing stem from a lack of awareness of what is actually happening. The only reason you aren’t moving forward is […]
Experiments take trial after trial after trial because that’s how we learn. A child would never learn to walk if they didn’t keep falling again and again. It is through the experiences of falling that a child discovers how to maintain balance and develop the strength to walk. If you give up every single time […]
The famous author Napoleon Hill said, “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” Goals are the targets we aim for and shoot at. They motivate us to keep moving forward; without them, it is easy to become complacent. Goals are God’s way of keeping us in a growth mindset. If you do not know where you’re supposed […]
The other day my two boys and I were running around our house as I was chasing them. I was the monster, and they were my prey. We had lots of fun screaming and scaring each other, especially when I switched directions on them and kept cutting off their escape route. While we were playing, […]
I have a new title to add to your current role. Whatever you do, wherever you may be in life, you must embrace this unwritten duty. Are you ready? You are a CPS…you are a Cheif Problem Solver. If you want to be a great leader and a great influencer, you MUST be a great […]
Don’t ever waste a crisis; it’s an opportunity to change something you should have changed already. It creates a sense of urgency that should have been there all along. We certainly don’t want a crisis, but we must learn how to embrace it when it comes. And rest assured, it will come at some point, and […]
How you talk to yourself makes a massive impact on your future. Columbia University professor of psychology, Ethan Kross studied how using different pronouns in your self-talk affects your performance. He formed two groups of people who were told they had to give a speech to a large group of people with only five minutes […]
God’s call on your life will always involve your predetermined passions. In fact, your passion helps reveal your purpose in life. That’s the reason why you gravitate toward certain areas of ministry but not others. Don’t make it harder than it needs to be; simply look within to discover where your passions lie. Life is […]