A major priority I have as a leader, who happens to also be Christian, is to engage and serve our culture. I don’t want to remove myself from culture or be antagonistic towards it. At the same time, I don’t necessarily want to embrace all of it. But rather, I want to effectively engage it so I can […]
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Bill Hybels Comments On Howard Schultz Absence From The Global Leadership Summit
Brian Dodd on August 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
The pressure of 717 people forced Starbuck’s founder and CEO Howard Schultz to remove himself as a speaker at this week’s Global Leadership Summit. A few thoughts: Jesus Christ died for everyone who has ever lived. 717 passionate, committed, and organized people can accomplish much. Bill Hybels was extraordinarily gracious as always. Church leaders must […]
10 Reasons I Say “Merry Christmas!” And Why You Should As Well
Brian Dodd on December 2, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
Words matter. What does it say about a person who refuses to say the words “Merry Christmas”. Last year, I entered a Starbucks and told the person behind the counter “Merry Christmas” and he responded “Right back at you.” I was taken aback but then took this as a challenge. Returning the next day, I […]