Today I had the privilege of being interviewed at a monthly lunch-and-learn event called Lunch With A Leader. This event is hosted by NorthStar Church and its senior pastor Mike Linch. Over 200 business leaders, first responders, coaches, educators, government officials, and ministry leaders attend each month and learn principles of spiritual leadership from Mike. […]
Leadership comes with a microphone. This is because at some point in every leader’s life there will come a time when you must stand up and say, “Follow me!” Smart leaders also know that when you make that statement is as important as how you do it. On July 18th, USC head basketball coach Eric […]
“And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.’ ” – Exodus 14:13-14 (ESV) These […]
An Important Speech Last week I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker for Metrolina Christian Academy’s athletic kick-off for the 2023-2024 school year. First let me say how impressed I am with athletic director Ronnie Plyler, his coaches, and the parents and student-athletes of this incredible organization. They have created as healthy a […]
Regardless of the size of the audience, many people who first begin giving speeches simply want to do a good job. They want to be engaging, not boring, and quite frankly, just don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you are like me, you were also looking for validation which came from the applause, standing ovations, […]
The ability to communicate is an essential quality to develop in every leader’s life. This is because at some point, every leader must stand before their team or a group or people and say, “Follow me!” Your ability to communicate, as well as the level of trust you have built up and your track record […]
There is one leadership skill which is the most underrated but possibly most important. Interestingly, I have never heard it discussed at a conference. I have never listened to a podcast focusing on it. And while it is discussed in individual chapters, I have never read a book solely dedicated to this skill. Yet, […]
