You may be familiar with this common tagline or quote made popular by Jocko Willink and his outstanding book Extreme Ownership: How Navy Seals Lead and Win. Jocko says, “Discipline Equals Freedom.” (Aristotle said “through discipline comes freedom.) What does that mean? To better understand one’s worldview and values a good coach will circle back and clarify their belief.…
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In my personal quest for leadership, success, and providing for the family I chased climbing the ladder of success. Our fourth girl had just been born and I was one year into being the Executive Minister at a church. I was climbing the ladder and I ended up in a place where my interior life…
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I received a message this week asking me to pray for a man, his spouse, and their marriage that was falling apart. My parents got divorced when I was three and I know the pain that is caused when darkness overcomes a family. It breaks my heart to hear of families and marriages being torn apart. Darkness…
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The little black box known as your phone seems to be interrupting every inch of our life. We have justified our usage and addiction but consider the following. Here are a few questions for reflection: Is your phone the first thing you look at in the morning? How often do you go to the bathroom…
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Years ago I was stuck in a selfish view of marriage and the short-term gratification of what comes to mind when one hears the word intimacy. In my limited view of being newly married, I believed that intimacy was the end goal of sex. A common problem that men or couples will ask for help…
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We need to be vigilant these days to raise our children to walk and be in union with Christ. There is a battle going on for their soul and as a father, we have great stewardship to lead and fight this battle. All men have varying degrees of emotional wounds from their biological fathers. It…
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You don’t need to yell at everyone in an attempt to be diverse. Be diverse. There is no manual for leading with heart. Throw the book away and discover what is happening on the inside. Everyone needs a listening ear and a strong presence that brings out their best. Love is what makes you human. …
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Gas prices are at an all-time high. Inflation is on the rise. Tech companies are making cuts. Food shortage is coming. Leading through difficult times will require a new leader. Here are seven principles that will help you lead during these uncertain times. 1. Hope is the leader’s playbook. Hope happens when we know the direction…
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The world seems to be headed for a cliff. Pressure. Death. Grief. Confusion. This creates overwhelm for all of us. Do you feel it? Anxiety? Tired? Why does this happen? We get off track when we don’t have a clear vision and purpose for the direction of our life. What we often choose to do is allow…
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7 Ways to Elevate Your Leadership and Marriage Today The chaos and complexity that leaders face today can leave one feeling lonely, isolated, and anxious. In the face of confusion, healthy leaders can quickly become unhealthy. The anxious spouse and the noisy customer can cloud your vision. Then when your purpose is unclear you can quickly…
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