To me, the most important part of every story is the why question: Why is the action unfolding as it is, and what is motivating the main characters to act as they are? If you can answer this why question in any story you have unlocked the mystery at its core. When we think about…
What influences you? What are you “under the influence” of? Individuals, communities and entire nations are driven by influence. After all, whatever or whomever you give influence in your life determines where you belong, what you believe and who you become. The enemy of our soul knows this well. That’s why so many followers of…
Every person who has ever lived has this in common: They have never stayed the same. In fact, change is one of the major constant forces in our lives. It’s inescapable. It’s inevitable. And it’s happening all the time. Change enters into our lives the second we are born. Even Jesus, who “is the same…
Sitting, listening and learning from leaders is one of the greatest joys of my life. I have the privilege of working with one to three different leaders almost every week, and occasionally even speaking to hundreds or even thousands at a time. The greatest key in being an effective listener is changing how you listen.…