Leadership is not an easy job. It requires skill, dedication, and a lot of hard work. Leaders are responsible for their well-being and the well-being of their team, organization, and family. Leaders must build a rhythm of life that allows them to thrive personally and professionally. A rhythm of life is a set of daily habits and practices that help you stay centered and focused. Rhythm is crucial for maintaining your overall well-being.
Leadership is not an easy job. It requires skill, dedication, and a lot of hard work. Leaders are responsible for their well-being and the well-being of their team, organization, and family. Leaders must build a rhythm of life that allows them to thrive personally and professionally. A rhythm of life is a set of daily habits and practices that help you stay centered and focused. Rhythm is crucial for maintaining your overall well-being.
I’ve learned a few things along my journey, personally and professionally. Implement these five life lessons built over the last 40 years and you will accelerate your life. By reading this post, you will unlock hard-earned, experience-based wisdom.
Rambling about the societal pressures of multitasking and high-strung productivity misses the point of living. We're human 'beings,’ not human 'doings.’ Instead of admiring those who juggle numerous tasks at once, we should appreciate those who immerse themselves fully in a project, being present and producing quality work.
Life in this world is full of good times and challenging times. Challenging times can be seasons of great uncertainty.
-Will your hard time leave you bitter or better?
-Will you grow bitter and allow that bitterness to take away your joy and peace?
-Will you have learned something beneficial to your life?
-Will you allow God to use your hard time to benefit others?
Imagine, for a moment, a life where your personal and professional worlds coexist harmoniously.
Picture a world where you're not just surviving but genuinely thriving and not just keeping your head above water but cruising along.
Sounds like some fantastical dream?
Well, buckle up because we're about to embark on a journey to transform that dream into reality.
Building character is like crafting a diamond. It's a process that involves pressure, heat, and time.
But what if I told you there's a more surprising and unconventional path to creating your personal diamond?
Let's not kid ourselves. It's a challenging road ahead, full of self-reflection and pushing boundaries.
It's about facing the uncomfortable truths, solitude, failure, lifelong learning, and generosity. Sounds intriguing, right?
A strong personal character is like having an inner torch that lights your path even in the darkest times. It is what defines you beyond your job title or your social status. It's the real, unfiltered you.
Imagine the impact of leaders in your organization who possess the superpowers of empathy and emotional intelligence.
They effortlessly connect with their teams, inspire greatness, and foster a culture of learning and growth.
It's the kind of leadership that ignites passion and propels organizations to new heights.
Are you a seasoned leader who has built a successful career but secretly wonders what legacy you leave behind for your family and close associates? Do you worry that your hard work and accomplishments will soon be forgotten and that your impact on the world will be limited to your LinkedIn profile and a few kind words from former colleagues? It's natural to want to leave a lasting impression on the world, to be remembered for the good you've done and the people you've touched. Here I show you steps to take toward leaving a legacy that will stand the test of time.
In today's fast-paced world, getting caught up in the demands of work, family, and other obligations is easy. Prioritizing your health and well-being will lead to a fulfilling and happy life. It is a common misconception among leaders that self-care is an indulgence. Instead, it is fundamentally necessary for a healthy lifestyle and essential to your leadership. In this blog post, I explore why self-care should be your top priority, four ways self-care can benefit your life, and best practices to build on each benefit.
In my life in leadership, I’ve found starting strong to be easy. I begin with a vision, a dream, and a desire to be known for something good when I am done.
Leaders must start strong and finish well. Finishing well requires self-care, intentionality, focus and dedication, and support. Give attention to these four areas, and you can leave a lasting legacy you can be proud of.
Servant leadership focuses on serving others and placing the needs of those we lead ahead of our own. It is a powerful tool that can be employed to transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. It emphasizes empathy, listening, awareness, persuasion, and foresight as essential qualities for developing relationships with those we serve. Together, we’ll consider some well-known Christian leaders who have exemplified these qualities and explore how we can use their examples to become better servant leaders in our own lives.
Frustration is a common emotion we all experience at some point. For personal or professional reasons, frustration can significantly hinder our success and happiness. As a seasoned leader, I've faced my fair share of frustrations over the years, and I'd like to share my perspective on overcoming them.
If my previous two life seasons taught me any lessons, this is it: life is unpredictable, and obstacles are an inevitable part of the journey. I’ve faced several challenges in my personal and professional life during my first two life seasons. However, I have learned that setbacks are not failures but opportunities for growth and transformation. In what follows, I’ll share five keys to overcoming life difficulties from my journey.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain balance in the face of challenges. It is an essential quality for success in all areas of life, including spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational. Developing resilience requires consistent practice and the formation of healthy habits and rituals. In this blog post, we will discuss four key areas of developing resilience: spiritual fitness, physical fitness, emotional fitness, and relational fitness.
Reflecting on my personal and professional journey, I’ve realized the importance of alignment, boldness, and conviction in pursuing one's vocation (I've written on this previously in a different season of my life. You can find that post here). These three factors have played a significant role in my life.
What is an extraordinary life, and are you living one?
Our stay was the occasional extraordinary mountaintop experience that we love to have in our life together.While most of life is lived in the ordinary, I’ll suggest three critical ways that living well in the ordinary can lead to an extraordinary life.
I have a base of learning and wisdom built over the 30 years since I was twenty-six. I have overcome obstacles, learned, and accomplished many things. All this learning and experience has taught me much about what matters in life and what doesn’t. A lot of the things I used to care about, I don’t anymore. And things I used not to care very much about are now important to me. Here are my four rules for my 26-year-old self. These rules will help you toward your best life.
From over two decades of spiritual leadership, I understand self-care boils down to four pillars. These four pillars have kept me healthy and centered emotionally and spiritually. I have lived through the challenges of being a leader charged with the care of others. I’ve done this in the most challenging of places. No matter where you are along your leadership journey, I’m convinced that if you put the following principles into practice, you will reap dividends. You will avoid burnout and be better in your relationships, personally and professionally. You and your organization will reap untold rewards because you have chosen to take the self-leadership path of strategic self-care.
Challenging times are part of life. Pursuing growth in connection, clarity, confidence, and congruence will lead you toward living a fulfilled life. When you have the 4 C’s, your path will be straighter, your journey forward will be more precise, and your focus will narrow. You can say no to the wrong things and yes to the best things.
The challenging seasons of our life sometimes result in the messy middle. Challenging seasons open space for finding clarity in our life. We need not shy away from seasons of uncertainty, rather we should see them as opportunities for gaining clarity and perspective in our life.
Three ABCs lead you toward your best life. They are: Alignment, Boldness, and Conviction. In this post, I unpack what it means to live according to these three concepts.
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