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Strategic Thinking Network

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...

A Practical Guide to Doing the Impossible

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...

Why You Should Be Thankful for Problems

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...

Be a Better Leader by Practicing Gratitude

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...

The Crucial Difference Between “Busy” and “Productive”

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...

How to Make Your Leadership Learning More Productive

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....

Three Steps to Empowering Your Team So They Thrive When You Are Away

Empowering your team to make decisions without constant oversight is not only important if you want to take your own two-month summer vacation. It is a crucial skill for effective leadership in any organization. Here are three steps to empower your people so you and your team can perform your best.

The Secret to Leaving Your Business for the Summer

In the summer of 2022, I embarked on a two-month road trip with my family, covering 28 states, and visiting some of the most famous sights in the country. Taking two months off from your business might sound like a recipe for disaster. But with the right leadership...