Leadership Blog

I had some great expectations for our Christmas tree tradition the year our son Parker was 11, Mason was 9, and our daughter Avri, was 7. The days of diapers and car seats were behind us. Our kids were at that stage where we could still plan family activities, and...

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. (Luke 2:11-12 NIV) No matter how many times I hear the Christmas Story, I’m struck by how...

Hurry! Less Than 10 Spots Remain. As you've already heard, next year I’ll be a part of Strategic Thinking Network with my good friend, Todd Hopkins. The response to this opportunity has blown me away and fewer than 10 spots remain! So, if you've been thinking about...

Leaders, especially great ones, are not called to simply achieve the easily attainable. In fact, they often begin to reveal themselves only after something has been deemed “impossible.” They dream big and challenge those they lead to achieve more. Of course, all of...

Sneak Peek From Tom Goodlet’s Upcoming Book, Listen Like Jesus (Working Title) Problems provide opportunity. They provide purpose and vision. One of our church staff once asked me a great question. She said, “What happens when I run out of great ideas?” She had only...

If asked to make a list of the most important things a leader does, practicing gratitude wouldn’t be on most peoples’ lists. However, recent research shows that practicing and demonstrating thankfulness can strengthen a leader's influence and a team’s culture. The...

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...

In leadership, the push for productivity and profit often overshadows a vital component: mental well-being. Yet, research increasingly underscores that leaders who prioritize self-care see increases in not only their own resilience but in their teams as well. Here are...

Sneak Peek From Tom Goodlet’s Upcoming Book, Listen Like Jesus (Working Title) In his book, “Stop using the ‘B’ Word,” author and my friend Todd Hopkins challenges his readers to go thirty days without using the word “Busy.” He argues we use this word frivolously to...

Leadership development is crucial for organizational success, yet many companies struggle to make that training meaningful over the long term. While American businesses spend billions on leadership training each year, studies show that much of it fails to stick....