A couple of days ago I started reading The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer by David Witsett, Forrest Dolgener, and Tanjalo Kole. I’m about 50 pages into it. Normally, I wouldn’t write about a…
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8 Steps to Take When You Feel Like Giving Up
When you choose to live life intentionally and take on big challenges, you’re guaranteed to run into problems. There will be times when you feel tempted to quit. As the old Kenny…
Training for My First Marathon
Back in April, about 3 months after my daughter Aryn was born (which happened to coincide with about 3 months of not enough sleep, little exercise, and way too much coffee and junk food to get me through…
Ideas Without Action Are Worthless
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…
Leadership Summit 10: Bill Hybels – Whatever You Do, Inspire Me!
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….
Leadership Summit 9: Jimmy Carter – Building Humanity
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…
Leadership Summit 8: Richard Curtis – Living for the Greater Good
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…
Leadership Summit 7: John Ortberg – A Leader’s Greatest Fear
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…
Leadership Summit 6: Colin Powell – Leading at the Highest Level
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…
Leadership Summit 5: Michael E. Porter – Strategy and Leadership
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….