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What Conversation Are We Really Having? (And Why It Matters)
Oct 28, 2025
What Conversation Are We Really Having? (And Why It Matters)
Oct 28, 2025

One way to bridge the gap between wasteful and productive meetings is to identify the type of conversation we are having—or need to have—in our meetings.

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Oct 28, 2025
The Upside of Imposter Syndrome
Sep 16, 2025
The Upside of Imposter Syndrome
Sep 16, 2025

Feelings of self-doubt are not a sign of weakness.

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Sep 16, 2025
Leadership Is A Non-Negotiable
Sep 9, 2025
Leadership Is A Non-Negotiable
Sep 9, 2025

Promoting leadership at every level keeps a team engaged and goal-focused.

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Sep 9, 2025
"You really don't need a supervisor." - FALSE
Aug 27, 2025
"You really don't need a supervisor." - FALSE
Aug 27, 2025

True leaders should do more than just hold team members accountable for their job expectations.

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Aug 27, 2025
Running Off Stage
Aug 18, 2025
Running Off Stage
Aug 18, 2025

We focus on the things the audience will see—the "onstage" moments.

But what about the moments in between? The "offstage" work?

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Aug 18, 2025
Great Organizations are Coaching Organizations
Jul 29, 2025
Great Organizations are Coaching Organizations
Jul 29, 2025

Coaching is not simply another leadership tactic.

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Jul 29, 2025
Wings To Soar
Feb 2, 2024
Wings To Soar
Feb 2, 2024

Seeing a team member leave may be a great compliment for the organization.

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Feb 2, 2024
Identity
Sep 18, 2023
Identity
Sep 18, 2023

I had the wrong priorities and was finding my identity through the wrong source.

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Sep 18, 2023
Learn from Failure
Jul 27, 2022
Learn from Failure
Jul 27, 2022

I started to blame others, but …

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Jul 27, 2022
Slow Down To Go Fast
Apr 13, 2022
Slow Down To Go Fast
Apr 13, 2022
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Apr 13, 2022

Favorite Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:6-7, II Chronicles 5:13-15

 
 

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These people up consistently week after week on Thursday mornings at 5:30 am to run 5 miles.  #run #running #breakfastclubrun.
Honored to be this man’s son and that I got to be with him today on his 94th birthday. When he was just a teenager he felt called to go into full time ministry and has served faithfully ever since. Today even at 94 he teaches a Sunday class and
It’s a good day when Apple Music randomly chooses your son’s song for you to listen to. @spencerthomassmith
It’s been a good Labor Day weekend.
Big group at the Breakfast Club 256 run today. #running #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #run256
Excited to get the printed copy of The Scalable Business Framework book in the mail today. I have read the kindle version and have seen these principles lived out at Fast Slow Motion. So proud of our team writing this book, getting the message out of
It must be time for Christmas or family vacation.
There was a time I search and found my identity in the work, success of the ministry I did in the church. But I found peace in recognizing and living in my identity through Christ. Yes, I still strive to work hard and give value to the place and peop
 

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