by Tom Goodlet | Jun 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is becoming too involved in the jobs of their team members. Far too often, I witness leaders become less successful by doing too much. It’s a common temptation. It feels good to solve problems. It feels productive to jump into...
by Tom Goodlet | Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
On a recent trip to Paris, my wife and I found ourselves on a wine tour in the French countryside. If you’re picturing lots of wine, amazing cheese, and an idyllic setting…that’s exactly what it was. None of that was surprising. We knew it would be amazing. But we...
by Tom Goodlet | Jun 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sneak Peek From Tom Goodlet’s Upcoming Book, Listen Like Jesus (Working Title) Whenever I walk into a room to speak or onto a stage, the audience has to answer a question in their brain within two seconds of seeing me or hearing my name. It is the same question people...
by Tom Goodlet | May 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Leadership is not about authority. It is about influence. And influence does not come with position or job title. It is earned. Many leaders assume their role, title, or credentials are enough to inspire action in those they lead. However, the most effective leaders...
by Tom Goodlet | May 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Several years ago, I led a youth and mission trip to Mathare Valley, Kenya, Africa. I later found out that I was the first to bring a group of high schoolers to these African slums for this type of trip. We also brought along a few adult leaders and a couple of...
