Leadership

The greatest Christian in the Bible

If I were to ask you who you thought was the greatest Christian in the Bible, there are probably just a couple names that would come to mind. Names like Judas and Demas probably won’t be making the cut. At the top of the list, people would probably list people like Peter and Paul (and…

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The Laws of Learning

Years ago, I was able to receive both Supervisor and Administrator training through Accelerated Christian Education (ACE). In their manual, they share their “Five Laws of Learning:” The pupil must be placed on a level of curriculum where he can best perform. The pupil must set reasonable and appropriate goals which he can be expected…

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How Are You Influencing Others?

“The influence you have is shown through your actions, behavior, and attitude. Every day you have the power to influence those around you either positively or negatively. The mandate is calling for you to be a person who strives to positively influence and impact those around you, causing people to become better and move toward…

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Making a Separation Between Who and What

I’d like to share this video from Chris LoCurto. He has started to share some thoughts via video, and this one fits in perfectly with what we have been covering on the podcast. He was asked to finish the statement: “To be successful in business…” His answer was clear and simple: “You have to understand…

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Doing What You Desire

This month, I’ve been having an emphasis on pursuing your dream job. Doing work you love. Finding your passion, and then working your passion. The emphasis actually started on accident. It started back in April when I got to interview Dan Miller (episode 11). I immediate thought about trying to get Jon Acuff and have those…

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Making a Difference with Fred

Several months ago I read “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn. It was a great inspiration based on his mailman, Fred. Fred had gone above and beyond the normal call of duty. Instead of simply putting mail into the mailbox, he would watch the homes of those on his route when they would be on…

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An Artist’s Manifesto – by Kent Sanders (book review)

Kent Sanders has written a manifesto for artists: “Yesterday, Today, Forever: an artist’s manifesto.” Kent was a guest on episode 9 of the podcast (sharing some things about Evernote), and has been mentioned several times since. An artist is more than a painter or musician. An artist is someone that creates something. In his book, “The…

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Here’s Your Chance to Ask Jon Acuff

This Friday (June 28, 2013), I have the opportunity to interview the awesome Jon Acuff. He works as a speak on Dave Ramsey’s team and has written several books, including Quitter and Start. (highly recommend both!) I was able to meet him at the EntreLeadership event in Oklahoma City back in April. I have shared…

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6 Simple Tips to Stay Focused and Finish a Task

I have loved writing since I was young. I remember writing little short stories when I was six and seven years old. Of course, all of the stories I wrote started with “Once upon a time,” and ended with “happily ever after.” My love for writing never went away. As I grew older, my stories…

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Growing Your Personal Brand with Social Media

Whether we are in business, in a ministry, or at home, we all have a personal brand. It is who we are. It is what we represent. Social media is a great place to build this personal brand. Erik J. Fisher gave us some great information about using social media. He shared some simple tips…

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