I just finished my thesis in fulfillment of my Master of Arts in Communication this week.  It’s been a six-year journey which I’m obviously glad to finally finish. Anyone who is an adult student or student with a family understands the hard work and sacrifices both you and your family make in order to accomplish this big, hairy, audacious goal. The title of my thesis is...
European Leadership Summit
In November I was able to spend a week with key leaders in ten countries for some strategy and encouragement. Â Part of my job is to network with leaders. Â Another key piece is to resource those leaders. Â Over the past two years, the vision for how a denomination is connected has been evolving. Â We’ve changed most communication strategies and wineskins to something new. Â Part of my job...
Leadership and Steve Jobs
With Steve Jobs passing and his memorial service this past weekend, many people have been writing about his life, legacy, and impact not only on technology and business, but Global culture. Â There’s talk about a biography, last week the rights to his story for a movie were bought, and today economists are concluding that the lackluster reveal of the new iPhone 4S and subsequent sellout of...
Here’s To The Crazies
I’ve seen the ad below several times in my life and I’m moved by it every time I see it. Â As a leader, it’s sometimes hard to see beyond circumstances, trials, or roadblocks. Â Sometimes culture, money, and people hold back progress. Â It’s natural. Â As I watched this ad again today, I was moved by the people Apple placed in the ad. Â However, as I listened to the...
