Leaders come in different shapes and sizes. Some are responsible for hundreds of people, while others have two or three direct reports. Some are in role of “Mom” or “Dad”. Some leaders have incredible influence of processes and culture. What if there was a secret to serving in these leadership roles that would increase your effectiveness?
Read MoreWhat you say, what you don’t say, your non-verbals, how you chose to respond - you are always communicating something to someone...
Read MoreI was sitting at a table at ONYX Coffee Lab in Springdale with my mentor early one morning in April last year. The focus of our conversation was how to better invest in our family. We had been meeting once a month for the last four months. I had his trust and he had mine. There was a moment where the conversation paused and he asked a question that I will never forget, “Nick, where is your finish line?”
Read MoreWhat makes a shepherd a shepherd isn’t the staff or the rod; it’s the heart. What distinguishes a great leader from a mediocre one is that a great leader has a heart for his people...
Read MoreYou can’t be a shepherd who engenders the loyalty and trust of his people if you don’t get this right...
Read MoreTed arrives early and is waiting for his mentor to join him. He can’t help but notice the incredible photos and knickknacks from all over the world. As Dr. Neumann enters, he points out two of his most valued treasures, two sticks. One of which was longer than the other (around 5 ft.) and it had a large curve, like a question mark – the shepherd’s staff...
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