People of endurance often can look back to find the earlier seeds of adversity in their stories. Such adversity is the soil and the seed from which endurance, character, and hope blossom.| Purpose in Leadership
I enjoyed time at a conference on the intersection of faith and work earlier this month (see: Karam Forum). One of the themes that arose multiple times was the importance of community in flourishing economies and in the lives of flourishing individuals. The concept of human flourishing is about growth and development. The best flourishing, … Continue reading Vocational Discernment — It’s about WE, not ME| Purpose in Leadership
I saw a great quote on a wall while visiting a business in Dallas this week: “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” – Mark Twain I love this quote. Although I can’t speak to whether or not this is actually something Mark Twain wrote, the heart of its message captures so many important themes. … Continue reading The Myth of Perfection| Purpose in Leadership
It’s January 1st as I write this reflection. I took about three hours yesterday to reflect again on what I want to prioritize in the year to come. I don’t think there is anything inherently important about the transition from December 31 to January 1, but this moment in our calendars provides space to pause … Continue reading Reflective Leadership| Purpose in Leadership