Recent Blog Posts
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Eating With Sinners
From the moment Adam & Eve sinned in the garden, men and women have been hiding from God. Then the amazing happens! Jesus comes along, and people no longer run FROM Him; they run TO Him. A big part of this was […] Read More
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How Fun Is It to Work for You?
I’m excited about this guest post from Mark Miller, the Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-Fil-A. It is a great reminder that as a leader, you need to make work fun for those that work for you. His latest book, Leaders […] Read More
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The Cycle of Success
We all face a “collision with reality” when our good intentions don’t produce the results we wanted. It’s important to follow the Cycle of Success if we want to meet our personal, professional, and organizational goals. Read More
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How to pass the baton of faith to your children
If you’re like me, you’ve been staying up far too late and watching the Rio Olympics. I particularly love watching the 4×100 relay. The exchange of the baton in these races is crucial to the team’s success. Missing the exchange can cause a […] Read More
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Unveiling God’s Wisdom: Exploring the Great Mystery of the Church
Let’s explore the great mystery that lies at the heart of the Church. As John Stott profoundly stated, the creation of the universe showcases God’s glory to humans, but it is through the new creation, the Church, that He reveals His wisdom to […] Read More
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Mark Miller’s New Book: Chess Not Checkers
I’m excited about the release of Mark Miller’s new book, “Chess Not Checkers”, this week. As the VP of Leadership Development for Chick-Fil-A, Mark knows what it means to be build a high performance organization. “Chess Not Checkers” is designed to help leaders elevate their […] Read More
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The Cross
The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has idolized it. And despised it, […] Read More
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I’ve Been Demoted
This is a guest post from Mark Miller. Today is the release of the 10th anniversary edition of his book, The Secret. Make sure you pick up a copy this week. This post originally published on April 4, 2014 at www.greatleadersserve.org. I’VE […] Read More
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Great Teams Always Beat Superstars
We live in a culture that values superstars. While a superstar may sell jerseys, it is great teams that win championships. This was proven again tonight when the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in five games. Many would argue that […] Read More
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Confidence vs. Arrogance
Confidence vs. Arrogance. There is an infinitely fine line between having confidence and begin arrogant. I think many leaders struggle with knowing the difference between the two. As a matter of fact, I posted an article yesterday from my friend Brian Dodd […] Read More
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Attitude Makes All The Difference
Denis Waitley says, “The winner’s edge is not in a gifted birth, in a high IQ, or in talent. The winner’s edge is in the attitude, not aptitude.” Talent alone is not enough to sustain effective leadership. It’s your attitude that makes […] Read More
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Leadership Principle: Being Before Doing
All leaders want to produce results. They want to achieve their goals and take their organization to the next level. But great leaders don’t think of leadership in terms of doing alone. They know that it’s so much more than that. Leadership […] Read More
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10 Indispensable Practices of the 2 Minute Leader
Creating a leadership culture in our churches is something ministry leaders want to do, but most lack the tools to make it a reality. That’s why I’m excited about Brian Dodd’s new book, 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2 Minute Leader. Having […] Read More