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
You and I have a mission. The machine serves the mission. You and I do not serve the machine. Those 3 statements might seem obvious to you. On paper they are obvious to all of us. However over time the systems, processes and machines we build to facilitate our mission can subtly take over. It … More Mission over Machine
Have you ever interacted with someone and realized that they were unable to relate to you? Unable might be too strong of a word…they just didn’t want to do the work to relate. I was reminded of the importance of empathy last week during a trip back home from Nashville. Weather caused a decent delay … More 6 Ways to Develop Empathy
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
When was the last time you helped someone move? There was a season of life when it felt like at least one Friday or Saturday a month was booked up with helping someone move. I am sure you have had your fair share of times hauling boxes up and down stairs for a friend. Every … More You Have More Within You
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?
Cory Lebovitz 