character, emotions, leadership, mission, spiritual
Leadership Ministries
The Ghost of Christmas Past

As leaders we all go through life and work holding to past regrets, those disappointments over lost or missed opportunities. We’re sad or repentant over things that we wish we had done differently.

The Ghost of Christmas Past
character, history, mission, leadership
Leadership Ministries
Leadership Lessons from Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.

Leadership Lessons from Thomas Paine
character, emotions, leadership
Leadership Ministries
Modeling Servant Leadership

As Jesus began teaching on earth, His words about leadership and leading were shocking. In fact, they were so at odds with religious leaders of the time, they believed Jesus could not possibly be the Savior they were hoping and waiting for.

Modeling Servant Leadership
character, emotions, leadership
Leadership Ministries
Repairing Relationships

A dented car is much like a dented relationship. Sometimes the interactions with those around us get broken, and are in need of repair.

Repairing Relationships
character, family, leadership, mission, spiritual
Leadership Ministries
The Suffering of Job

On the surface the story of Job may seem a cruel game. A faithful man, he suffers greatly, questions God, and receives God’s pointed response. How should we lead when faced with trials and difficulty?

The Suffering of Job

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How to Win at Politics

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How to Win at Politics

American politics is getting more intense and divisive by the day. The democratic tradition of debate and discourse, leading to compromise and unity, is all but gone in the US. Instead, we gather into tribes based on deeply held political beliefs, we deride the opposition.

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Leadership Lessons from Howard Schultz

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Leadership Lessons from Howard Schultz

Howard D. Schultz is an American businessman and author. He served as Chairman and CEO of Starbucks from 1986 to 2000, and again from 2008 to 2017, and in 2022-2023. He was named one of the World’s Richest People by Forbes with a net worth in 2020 of $4.3 billion.

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Bridging the Political Divide

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Bridging the Political Divide

Today, the US culture is more politically divided than at any point in our history. President John Adams’ prediction of a divided nation has come to pass, with two opposed political parties essentially splitting the country along divergent thought-lines.

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Wrangling a Table

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Wrangling a Table

Wrangling a table is the leader’s balance of freedom to talk and build relationships, and purposeful discussion that moves men toward personal, professional and spiritual growth. At a leadership development table, you’ll have to do some wrangling to keep the group on track.