Your Position on the team is different than your Purpose on the team. Your position on the team is determined by a framework. Every team needs a framework. A framework helps us to understand things like: Who do I report to? Who does each job on the team? Who is accountable for our results? That … More Position ≠ Purpose
It wasn’t my working frustrations that started eating up my time and energy. My bosses and co-workers were well aware of the areas where I lacked skill or gifting. It was my areas of working competency which left me confused as I experienced both high productivity and low satisfaction in my career. I was producing … More Don’t Let Your Competencies Crush Your Soul
Last week I shared some thoughts on the beauty of God’s strength and power in the middle of our weakness. It’s important to remember because we all have weaknesses. If you aren’t sure about your weaknesses, go ahead and ask a close friend – they could probably tell you pretty quickly. =) The apostle Paul … More How to respond when a leader fails
I’m guessing you aren’t feeling like you are at the top of your game right now. I’m right there with you. In fact I would venture to say that none of us are operating at 100% right now. Worry for the future has taken some of our current focus. Some of us are working from … More 4 Ways to Find Strength in our Weakness
Not everyone is worried about their health and the well-being of their loved ones. Not everyone is dealing with financial instability. Not everyone is concerned about their small business and those they employ and serve. You might not experience every complexity and disruption of this season, but I’d be willing to bet your life has … More Choosing Gratitude over Anxiety
I’m spending a larger chunk of time at home these days. By larger chunk I mean all but a couple hours have been spent inside my house. Not everyone is as tethered to the inside of their home right now. Some of us are still going to a workspace. Others are navigating the loss of what Starbucks … More 3 Truths to Hang onto (in the middle of a Pandemic)
I love highlighting things that matter. In a world of noise and distraction it becomes increasingly important that we help those things which matter most to rise above the noise. For me the conversation is usually around volunteering. How do we talk about volunteering? How do we encourage someone to serve? It is one of … More 5 Values to Help Rise Above the Noise
Ever feel like you are incapable? Think about those moments where you feel like failure is just around the corner. Each of us have those moments. It is in those times when our weaknesses are crystal clear to us that we begin opening ourselves up to self doubt and insecurity. Most of us do what … More Finding Strength in Your Weakness
Could you imagine what it would be like if we saw the potential in each person? Imagine how much hope you would have for your community. Imagine how much vision you would have for accomplishing great things. The trouble is that potential within someone is often clouded by the reality of today. We struggle to … More Bring Someone Along
I am fascinated by new technology. In the early years of the iPhone I was one of “those” people who waited in line for a few hours just to snag one. We live in a season of history where there is constant innovation. With every new piece of technology we see advancements that help the … More Augmented Reality – the work of the Church
