The date of August 26th has significant meaning for my family and I. Because it was on this day, 10 years ago that I began my career with Injoy Stewardship Services, now called Injoy Stewardship Solutions. Like many people, I went to work at Injoy because I wanted to work for the man who was my spiritual hero, […]
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6 Lessons Andrew Luck Teaches Young Leaders About Earning Respect
A mistake I often see young leaders make is confusing position and influence. Just because you have a title or position, it does not mean you will have influence and respect from those on your team. Compliance is given. Respect must be earned. So this begs the question – How does a young leader, especially […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of August 20th
As has become my Friday tradition, the following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I read for the past week. While there is a good mixture of quality articles, I was really stretched this week with my organizational thinking. Check out the list below. These posts will help you as leader and as a person. […]
25 Quotes On Generosity, Success And Money From The Go-Giver
I have just finished reading the best-selling book The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. It is an easy read with incredible insights. I recommend every leader order a copy TODAY by clicking the image on the left or here. The following are the quotes and insights that should be employed in every leader’s life: “Successful people do this all the […]
A Common Link Between 10 Growing Churches
I have spent a lot of time this week thinking about the year of 2012 and growing churches. I noticed an interesting common link that existed between 10 churches and/or their leaders I had interaction with. Here is what I remember: I remember watching Louie Giglio give Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed $100,000 to launch a SVU unit to help prevent […]
Special Offer From Catalytst Conference
I am an absolute RAVING fan of Brad Lomenick and the team at Catalyst. Therefore, I want to invite you to join me and 13,000 of my closest friends for the Catalyst Conference (www.catalystconference.com) October 3-5, 2012 in Atlanta, GA.  Young leaders (and middle-aged guys like me) from across the globe will converge for the leadership experience of the year, including […]
The One Thing Leaders Must Have To Survive Shocking And Unexpected Events
Have you ever been shocked? I mean really shocked? That is what came to my mind when I first watched the video above? I though “Wow!  Where did that come from? Was that shark really that close to land?”  It is truly a shocking video. Sarah Brame’s encounter with a bull shark while fishing off a deck in South Carolina brought back […]
6 Challenges Fast Growing Churches Face
We spend exhaustive amounts of time and resources on equipping pastors and church leaders with the tools needed to accelerate attendance and generosity in their churches. This investment is worth it because people’s eternities matter that much. What we spend little time on, however, is avoiding the mistakes that fast-growing churches often make. In its September issue, Inc. Magazine profiles America’s […]
17 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy-Favorite USC QB Matt Barkley
The USC Trojans are a popular pre-season pick to be college football’s best team in 2012. Leading the Trojans this year will be their pre-season Heisman-favorite quarterback Matt Barkley. In the August 20th edition of Sports Illustrated, writer Lee Jenkins takes an in-depth look at this incredible athlete and leader. The following are the leadership principles and […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of August 13th
Don’t you hate it when someone holds up a mirror to your life and you see all your blemishes and imperfections? That is what I felt like this past week as I read one convicting leadership post after another. As leaders, we must often go through this process because it simply makes us more effective. With that said, […]
10 Habits Of Great Leadership Writers
Dan Reiland is Executive Pastor of one of America’s greatest churches, the amazing 12Stone Church located in North Atlanta, GA. I have always had a fond appreication for him as we are both products of the John Maxwell leadership tree. If you are not a subscriber to his The Pastor’s Coach newsletter, click here and sign up for it today. […]
The Power Of A Leader’s Words And How To Leverage Them
“Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me.” That statement we were taught as children is simply not true. Early in my marriage my wife said to me, “Honey, your words can either build me up or tear me down.” It did not take long to understand the power that my words […]