People in general and leaders in particular are proficient in making choices. Our culture is organized around constant choice-making. Choices are literally everywhere, all the time.

Research Shows

Do you trust statistics? Do you make determinations based on polls, studies or historical data? How do you know those numbers are real and worth basing decisions on them? Let’s look at a biblical guideline for leading by numbers.

Leadership Lessons from Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar (100 BC – 44 BC) was a Roman general and stateman who rose to become dictator of Rome. Today Caesar is still considered one of the greatest military commanders to have ever lived.

Strategic Thinking

The God we worship is strategic as the Bible contains His master plan for creation. Throughout Scripture God granted strategic foresight—the 30,000 foot view—to His leaders.

When You've Had It

Every month between 2% and 3% of all workers quit their jobs. But here’s something interesting. A recent survey revealed that 78% of young workers say they regretted their new job after starting. Are they quitting for the right reasons?

How to Make the Decisions That Others Can’t

Did you know that the word decision comes from the Latin word caedere, meaning “to cut off”? In other words, a decision will cut you off from other possible outcomes.

8 Paths to Be More Productive

Great leaders have in common a practical approach to making progress on their important items each day. Step down one or more of these eight paths to greater productivity.

Think Clearly

Good decisions aren’t entirely logical, but they are also not overly emotional. The best balance tends to be more on the thoughtful side versus rational.

How to Let Go of the Past

Most people carry a load of baggage through life. Past mistakes, relationships, decisions, circumstances weigh us down. Here’s how to let go.

The Closed Door

If God “opens doors”, then does He also close them? Are there times where you lose a job or a client, or change your role, or a friendship is broken, or a series of circumstances bring about a major change in life—and that’s God at work?

How to Make Good Decisions

We all face decisions daily, and periodically more serious ones, that require contemplation and consideration before action.

When To Say No

Succumbing to the urge to avoid conflict and confrontation, we will often say “yes” to things we have no time for, that will take us away from more important priorities, or that will engage us in activity that has no real meaning for us.

5 Forks on the Road to Success

Many leaders allow success for them to be defined by others, or by circumstances. But real success is that which remains true and lasting for a long time.

Leadership Lessons from Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle (1890 – 1970) was a French army officer and stateman who led France against Nazi Germany during World War II. After the war he helped to restore order in France, rewriting its constitution. He served as Prime Minister and then as President of France from 1965-1969.

Healthy Conflict

Workplace conflict is common. Any disagreement can disrupt the flow of work. Conflict reduces productivity. But it can also be a disagreement between two individuals that affects relationships.

Five Steps to Stellar Execution

The most successful leaders are often not those who are the most creative or innovative, but those who have the discipline to carry through on initiatives.

What Is the Right Thing to Do?

How does one know “the right thing” to do in any given situation? Is there always at least one “right thing”? And does doing “right” mean we always look for the good of others, or the common good, or in some cases to our own good?

20 Ways to Reduce Stress

If you are constantly under stress, it’s costing you more than lost sleep and headaches. Over time, continued and ongoing stress can literally kill you.

Man in the Mirror

The first person you need to be able to lead is yourself. Leadership is not so much about the actions of the leader as it is the character he possesses.

Changing Course

In your lifetime you’ll make over 733,618 decisions. But only 20 or so will really matter, and how you plan for them and go through them could change your life.

The First Thing

People whose performance peaks in the morning are better positioned for career success. Your morning ritual will set your tone and priority for the day.

Wired to Inspire

An inspirational leader uses their position of authority to develop others, replicating himself in the process.

The Confession of Saint Patrick

Though I am imperfect in many respects, I wish my brothers and kinsfolk to know what sort of man I am, so that they may be able to conceive of my soul’s desire.