Have you ever had an idea, but fear stopped you from speaking up? It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your influence is limited. I know I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. But in those times that I feel compelled to speak up, I’ve...
You’ve probably read a few Thanksgiving-Is-Right-Around-The-Corner-so-Be-Thankful blog posts. Giving thanks for your blessings, for gifts and for freedoms is the right thing to do. But I’d like to expand your thinking to realize that it’s SO MUCH MORE! I...
A few years ago a mentor of mine encouraged me to create a personal leadership philosophy. It was one of the most challenging things I have ever done, but in the end it was incredibly powerful. The practice forced me to think about who I want to be and what...
Do you need help living your faith at work? Of course you do. We all do! Our new Workmatters website is our latest effort to provide you with timely relevant resources to help you close the gap between your faith and work. This new blog is an important...
You have elements of your work that you don't like doing, don't you? Everyone does. I definitely do. For me, when I have to dig deep into budgets and P&L's, the air gets real thin. I had a conversation with a leader this week that broke my heart. My...
You travel at the speed of light most days. Your pace is relentless. So here's my question for you: are you living life on purpose? Or just living life? I have a 15-year-old son going into the 10th grade. His transition to high school and driving has gotten...
The Executive Speaker Series session with Donnie Smith, President and CEO of Tyson Foods, is always a highlight of the Workmatters Institute. This week raised the bar. There was the cool factor of meeting at the Tyson Discovery Center and trying new products...
It's 6:00 a.m. Seven young professional leaders, a CEO and myself were huddled around a table deep in discussion. The question was, "are you playing it safe? Are you playing not to lose?" On the surface that sounds like a fairly harmless question. These are...
We all have a Father. Some of us actually have the incredible privilege and responsibility of being a Father. For many Fathers, this past Sunday was a day of joy. It certainly was for me. But I also find it to be a day of introspection. As I read the...
Last Friday, almost 1,900 leaders eagerly filed through the doors of Cross Church in Rogers, Ark. full of anticipation. They had taken a day off work to help themselves become stronger, more influential leaders. 1,900 leaders! I’m still amazed that many men...
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