How to Make Strangers Like You

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...

An Excerpt from Tom’s Upcoming Book

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...

Influence Starts with Listening

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...

An Excerpt from Tom’s Upcoming Book

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...