Live Intentionally

I tend to be a very determined person.  I believe that often the difference between success and failure is the successful person just gets up one more time than he fails.  One of my my mottos is “refuse to lose.” 
John Maxwell makes some insightful points about quitting in the latest Leadership Wired newsletter:
“You may have heard the […]

I was blown away once again by this year’s Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit!  From the thought provoking words from the speakers to the inspiring interviews to the inspirational music I’m returning home with my heart and my head overflowing.
But now comes the most important part of the entire Summit.  As I re-enter the “real world” if […]

Known worldwide for his work equipping and training Christian leaders, Bill Hybels is the visionary behind The Leadership Summit. He is passionate about empowering leaders to transform communities through the local church.
Bill Hybels is the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and chairman of the board for the Willow Creek […]

Jimmy Carter has done more since retiring from the office of president than most people accomplish in a lifetime. The author of more than 20 books, he is recognized worldwide for his leading work in conflict resolution, diplomacy, and humanitarian work.
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States, from 1977 to 1981 […]

A prolific screenwriter, producer, and director for film and television, Richard Curtis has earned international renown for his award winning comedic storytelling. His most personal project—eradicating poverty worldwide—is a story still in production.
A New Zealander by birth, Richard Curtis is best known as the Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the popular British romantic comedies Four Weddings and […]

A leading voice on the subject of spiritual formation, John Ortberg brings the heart of a pastor and the insight of a trained psychologist to address issues of character and motivation in the life of a leader.
John Ortberg is a highly-acclaimed writer and speaker and is the senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in […]

From the streets of Harlem to the Oval Office, General Colin Powell has met the challenges of leadership at every stage of his remarkable life. Today, he is one of the most admired public leaders in the world.
Colin Powell was the U.S. Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush. Prior […]

Michael E. Porter is one of the world’s foremost authorities on competitive strategy and an expert at relating his academic research to the areas of leader development and management theory.
Michael E. Porter is the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business School. He is the author of 17 books and the creator and chair […]

A consultant, speaker, and best-selling author, Marcus Buckingham is an expert on outstanding leadership and management practices. He has invested more than 17 years in researching the world’s best managers, leaders, and workplaces.
Buckingham is author of four best-selling books, including his latest release Go Put Your Strengths to Work. In his books, he gives important […]

The Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake is the senior pastor of the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Queens and the president of Wilberforce University in Ohio. Under his leadership, Allen Cathedral has grown into a 23,000-member church with senior citizen centers, private school, and hundreds of housing units for members and community […]