The Story of a Toxic Culture On October 3, 2024, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office received a most unusual 911 call. A woman in nearby Poulsbo, Washington stated she was forced to flee from her home after being surrounded by almost 100 raccoons. See the video below. Approximately 35 years ago, the woman started feeding […]
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Making Space Podcast – Cynthia Wallace
The following is a sponsored post from The Aspen Group. They are one of my favorite organizations and receive my top recommendation. When a church is building a new facility from the ground up, or has existing facilities it needs to expand or renovate, Aspen Group has the expertise to bring a church’s vision to […]
We’re in Financial Trouble and Need to Make Cuts
Managing Financial Hardship in Church Staffing: A Guide for Transparency and Wise Counsel Financial hardship is a tough reality that many churches grapple with, heavily impacting church staffing. This challenging scenario demands honest and transparent discussions underlined with a spirit of faith. Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Financial Hardship Financial challenges, especially in times […]
The Profile of a Great Leader: 8 Lessons from Kirk Cousins’ Record-Breaking 509-Yard Performance
During Thursday, October 3rd’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins led the team to 36-30 overtime win by throwing for a franchise-record 509 yards and four touchdowns. In doing so, Cousins gave us a profile of what a great leader looks like. 1. Great Leaders Have Great Character Any discussion […]
The Anatomy Of A Defining Moment – A 7-Step Process From New York Mets Francisco Lindor’s Game-Winning Grand Slam Home Run
The New York Mets Francisco Lindor is a 10-year veteran of Major League baseball. He is a four-time all-star and seven-time Most Valuable Player Top 20 finalist. This year he had 33 home runs and 91 RBIs during the regular season. But the defining moment of not only the season, but his entire career happened […]
4 Keys To Delivering Superior Results In High-Pressure Situations
If you are a regular reader of this site, you have often read the phrase, “There is a difference between sensing opportunity and seizing it.” But the question begs, how do you seize opportunity once you sense it? On Friday, October 11th, Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kike Hernandez showed us how. In the second […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 7th
The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 7th Want More Influence In Your Office? Here’s The Secrets: by Phil Cooke 3 Ways To Love The Neighbor You Hate by Dave Ferguson Excellence and When What Seems Like a Sacrifice Is Not a Sacrifice by Eric Geiger 4 Simple […]
6 Leadership Lessons From Tampa General Hospital Staying Safe During The Florida Hurricanes
As reported in the October 10, 2024 edition of the online newsletter Morning Brew, the Tampa General Hospital has remained safe during Florida’s two most recent hurricanes. The reason why provides important lessons for all leaders facing potentially catastrophic situations in their life and leadership. Tampa General is the sole Level 1 trauma center in […]
The Anatomy of a Heroic Act: A 9-Step Process of Heroism we learn from a Hurricane Helene Flood Rescue
Our prayers are continually with those whose lives have been forever altered by the devastating events of Hurricane Helene. In the midst of such tragedy, we have also seen examples of the best humanity has to offer in terms of kindness, care, and bravery. One such example was from a gentleman named Eddie Hunnell. The […]
12 Amazon Prime Day Offers Every Leader Should Take Advantage Of
October 8th and 9th are Amazon Prime Days. These are two days of great offers for leaders. The following are 12 items you should take advantage of. Books The Why Is Everything: The Story of Football, Rivalry, and Revolution by Michael Silver – As I read this book, it struck me. Even though this is […]
Nick Saban’s 13 Thoughts on being a Transformational Leader vs. a Transactional Leader
A Once-In-A-Lifetime Leader During the Saturday, November 5th edition of ESPN’s College Gameday, legendary head coach Nick Saban was asked how leaders lose their teams. He then gave a succinct masterclass on the differences between a transformational vs. transactional leader. Coach Saban even wove his personal story into the comments. Click the image below to […]
A Championship Mindset, 10 Signs of Losing Cultures, and 5 More Leadership Lessons which Will Make You an Exponentially Better Leader
6 Facts about a Championship Mindset Recently, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield appeared on the “Casa de Klub” podcast. Referring to the differences between him and the team’s previous quarterback Tom Brady, Mayfield said, “The building was a little bit different with Tom in there. Obviously, playing-wise, Tom is different. He had everybody dialed […]