Why Who You’re With Shapes What You Experience
Just over a week ago, I was in Las Vegas speaking at a conference. It was my first time staying at the Venetian, and the experience—on paper—was incredible. I was in a beautiful suite with a 16th-floor view overlooking five pools. The kind of setting most people would love. And yet, my first thought when […]
Guaranteed to Get You What You Want Every Time – NOT!
If you read this post, it’s guaranteed you’ll get everything you want every time, all the time. Of course, that’s not true. But if you spend any time online, you’ll quickly discover there are plenty of people willing to imply exactly that. Read their book. Listen to their podcast. Follow their formula. Use their script. […]
The Power of Speaking Praise to Build Connection
I almost skipped a recent episode of the John Mark Comer Podcast because John Mark wasn’t speaking. That would have been a mistake! Alex Rettman, the guest speaker, was talking about praise. He began with the word behold—to truly take something in, to capture its beauty. When we behold something, appreciation naturally follows. And appreciation, […]
Gleaning the Fields of LinkedIn
In the Old Testament, there was a practice known as gleaning. Landowners were commanded not to harvest to the very edges of their fields. If grain fell during harvest, they weren’t to pick it up. Why would someone “waste” something so valuable when food was scarce? Because God built generosity into the system. The leftovers […]
Knowing Yourself is Extremely Hard
Ben Franklin once wrote, “Three things are extremely hard; steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” He was right and I think knowing one’s self is the hardest of the three. Understanding who we are—and why we do what we do—takes time, effort, and courage. All three are in short supply in an age […]
