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
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 had the opportunity this week to experience a show I have been eager to see for over a year. When the music for Dear Evan Hansen was first released I was hooked. As you might imagine I was pumped to be able to finally see it live in Atlanta. The show was extremely compelling … More 3 Elements of a Compelling Experience
How do you transition in the new year? Many people gather with friends and family on New Year’s Eve to celebrate together. New Years Day has a number of traditions including partaking in specific foods, watching football and sometimes even kicking off a new pattern of healthy eating. Around the turn of the year, I … More Find Your New Year Goals in 45 Minutes
Always check the eggs before you buy them. I’ll be honest…until I got married I had no idea that people actually inspect eggs at the store before they buy them. Perhaps a few of you would echo my ignorance. It was after a quick trip to the store one day, early in our marriage, that … More 7 Questions for an Intentional Guest Experience
I’ve been reflecting over the past week on the idea of starting well. My wife recently started a new job at a church that we have come to love. In a short period of time, another couple of friends have left positions at our old church and begun the journey as new employees here as … More How to Start a Church Job
Even the most talented of people need good coaching to make the most of their opportunities. From kids running the wrong direction on the t-ball field to Olympic athletes breaking world records – coaches offer outside help so each of us can get better. I’ve loved to watch great coaching make an impact on … More Do You Have a Coach?
When we serve we use actions to communicate something beyond words. Most of us have heard the axiom that “Our actions speak louder than our words.” Through service we communicate things that are either beyond our ability to articulate or beyond others ability to receive with their ears. Sometimes it is helpful to consider what … More Eight Things I Wish People Heard From Us When We Serve
When was the last time you started something new? A new sport? A new job? A new volunteer team? New is often exciting – and along with the excitement come questions like, “how do I do this? A few years ago I had a conversation with a friend who (as far as I could tell) … More i4 Training
Remember the first day you showed up for a new job? Or maybe you can recall the first date you ever went on. Perhaps you remember the feeling of showing up the first time for your volunteer team. When things are new and fresh we tend to show up at the top of our game. … More Never Casual
Cory Lebovitz 