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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Complexity, Trust...& the Devil?

Let’s pause for a moment and reflect on how complex the world—and human nature—is. And why that makes leadership a very challenging work....

Sep 28, 20212 min read

Authority & Trustworthiness

When I first became a Christian in my twenties, I worked with a guy who challenged me about the credibility of Christianity. His point...

Jun 29, 20212 min read

The Law, Liberty, & Lucy...

Some years back I noticed a man walking across a field near our house with a big labrador retriever running circles around him. The dog...

Sep 15, 20202 min read

E = mc2 ...spiritually speaking

At one point at the church where I pastored, we were doing seven identical services every weekend. In a room that seated 570 people, we...

Aug 25, 20202 min read

Who Likes a Test?

As a child, I hated tests in school. The clammy feeling in your hands, the sound of the clock ticking, wondering if everyone else is...

Aug 11, 20202 min read

Innovation and a Culture of Trust

Being a creative leader means ensuring that everyone in the organization is playing to their creative strengths and feels that their...

May 12, 20202 min read

The Case For Humble Leaders

The story of Joseph in Genesis is a powerful study in leadership...and humility. You know the account: his brothers had tormented him as...

Apr 28, 20203 min read

Starting Over...and the "Trust Factor"

A while back I broke down and bought a comfort bike. It’s a clever marketing name for bicycles for old people. For nearly thirty years I...