A couple of quick promos before the blog post. First, today I have an interview on the Restore the Glory podcast with Dr Bob Schuchts and Jake Khym. The theme is Healing and Leadership. Second, I will be speaking at the 25th annual GodSquad men’s…
Parents of Young Children: Friendship Before Lordship
Research tells us that young children who have a close and affectionate relationship with their mom and dad, are less likely to experience anxiety or develop behavioral problems. Research also suggests that parents who bond well with their toddlers, are more likely to enjoy life-long…
Church News Beyond Joe Rogan and Trucker Protests
We live in interesting times. Joe Rogan’s podcast and truck driver protests dominate social media. However, recent events are impacting the Church, events that years ago would have been front page news, have emerged and are evolving without much attention. Believe me, I am thoroughly…
Three Secrets to Becoming a People Person
Google gave me the following definition for people person: “one who is particularly good at interacting with others.” Seems important, but what does it mean to interact well with others? It does not mean being extroverted. Several of the most meaningful conversations I have had…
3 Ideas to Improve Work Life Balance
Organizational leaders ask this question all the time, “How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance?” On this subject, I am very much a student. Learning as I go, some ideas have stood the test of time. I will share these ideas with you. Embrace…
Timeless Wisdom for Modern Leaders
Any good reading program for leadership development should include both classic and contemporary texts. Contemporary authors and podcasters such as Craig Groeschel, Carey Niewhof, Patrick Lencioni, Michael Hyatt, Danielle Strickland and Donald Miller provide fresh ideas about leading in today’s ever-changing world. But what about…
Make the Most of 2022 in 4-3-2-1
Do you struggle to make New Year’s resolutions? Here are a few ideas that might help you make the most of 2022. 4 QUARTERS : Focus on the next 90 days (the first quarter), not the full year. For most people, 365 days is too…
The Challenge is to Keep the Main Thing, the Main Thing
Much of the operational strength of Catholic institutions in education, health-care and social service comes from the government in the form of direct funding and tax benefits for donors. How will Catholic institutions survive the collapse of Christendom and the inevitable strain on the relationship…
Qualities in Great Dads Also Make Priests Great Spiritual Fathers
I know some pretty amazing priests and Bishops. I know some really awesome dads, too. I see very clearly that the qualities that transform a good priest into a spiritual father, are similar to the qualities that turn good men into great dads. [bctt tweet=”I…
Long Term Leadership Impact Depends on Your Daily Habits
The best leaders are passionate about living an integrated life. Michael Hyatt calls it the double win – winning at work and succeeding in life at home. [bctt tweet=”The highest calling of a leader is to live a fully integrated life. True leaders pursue what…
How to future-proof Catholic Institutions
The relationship between the Church and the culture is not simply evolving, it is evaporating. I wish that were not the case but the evidence is clear and getting more clear every day. The Church is no longer the trusted lighthouse it once was for…