Can we be honest here for a minute? Leadership would be easy if it weren’t for the people. People are difficult. They are needy, messy, unpredictable and energy-sapping. But people can also be generous, brilliant, steadfast and life-giving. Strong leaders … Read more
How do people get to be “leaders”? Sometimes, you are chosen to lead a team or a project. Or maybe you voluntarily step into a spot where a leader is needed. We often think of the person who is calling the … Read more
As ministry leaders and Jesus-girls with big dreams, we often struggle with the balance between dreaming and scheming. How do we know when we are pursuing our dream in a way that honors God and His calling on our lives, … Read more
I’m happy to welcome my friend Christa Cordova to the blog this week. With her background in corporate communications, I love the way she draws from current events and shows us how to apply them to our Christian calling. Welcome, … Read more
Conference season is almost here and amidst all the preparation and arrangements, we sometimes forget about one of the most important parts of attending a conference …. networking. Maybe we forget about it because it can be the most awkward, … Read more
Everybody loves a good party, right? Friends hanging out, getting to know each other, meeting new friends while deepening connections. And food. Lots of good food. Link-ups (or linky parties) have all the characteristics of a great party. Some … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if pursuing our dream was all sunshine and roses? If whatever we tried worked out just as planned? If whatever we used to measure forward progress looked more like this than this? If you’ve worked at … Read more
As creators of words, products and opportunities, we are always looking for sources of inspiration. Writer’s block is really a thing and can keep us stuck for days, weeks or even months. It’s a scary feeling …. we wonder if … Read more
I had an awkward encounter on Facebook this week with my friend Beth. It went something like this: Ouch. Beth is one of my best friends and I’m so sorry we had such a public disagreement. In our passion … Read more
I know what overwhelm feels like. I bet you do too. Incomplete thoughts flying through your head. That nagging, terrifying feeling that you’ve forgotten to do something. Or the paralyzing fear that you are about to do the wrong thing. … Read more
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