Thoughts from a Survivor

Politics and Faith

Like so many of you I continue to struggle with how my faith impacts my politics. Never are the merging of these two worlds more discussed, debated and analyzed than in a presidential election year.

With that in mind I love what Shane Claiborne said in a interview with Relevant…

Bill Belichick’s 6 Lessons for Success

No. 1: Don’t Chase the Money, Follow Your Passion

From ultra-successful entrepreneurs and CEOs to legendary coaches and athletes, the world’s top achievers repeat this piece of advice again and again: don’t chase the money; find something you truly love to do…

Who’s Your Who

End It

Slavery has many forms and names, but it’s still slavery. And it’s still wrong. Can you imagine being forced to work without pay, trapped, unable to walk away, subject to violence or the threat of violence, by another person as they control you? Own you? Isolated, yet hidden in plain sight. This is the reality for…

Leadership Principles

1. Know Who You Are: Wear one hat
2. Know Why You’re Here: Do it because it’s right, not because it’s right for your resume’
3. Think Independently: The person who sweeps the floor should choose the broom.
4. Build Trust: Care, Like you really mean it
5. Listen For The Truth: The walls…

10 tips for managing your time with mindfulness

1. Overcoming the tyranny of the present. Pick up your head and look into the future.
2. Ask, “Is this really even necessary?”
3. Push your calendar reset button.
    * What’s most important to get done…

10 Leadership Tips From The Five Levels of Leadership

1. Good leadership isn’t about advancing yourself. It’s about advancing your team.
2. Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

Leadership Lessons from the West Wing

• Be decisive. Seek the facts, (pray), make decisions.
• Move quicker. There is much to do.
• Be authentic.
• Build your team with people you know and believe in.