Unreasonable People
Fred Smith is not an unreasonable person despite the title of this post. I have invited Fred to be my first guest blogger in years because I love his quirky sense of humor, balanced perspective…
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Want to be a Guest Blogger?
Junkyard wisdom comes from a lot of places besides junkyards. You don’t have to go home with grease under your fingernails to attain wisdom (though it helps). Anyone from anywhere can have great insight. Since…
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Want to help me write a book?
A ridiculous thought struck me a few months ago — maybe there is a third book swirling around in my well fertilized brain (insert your own joke here). I never thought I’d write one book,…
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How to Pray, by Pete Greig
How to Pray is a great book about prayer. It’s simple, approachable, and filled with engaging stories. If you struggle with prayer (as I often do) this is an encouraging book. On a personal note,…
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Roots or Fruit?
When D’Aun planted her olive grove I learned about the alternate bearing nature of the olive tree. One year it produces more than the average amount of fruit, and another year it produces less but…
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Junkyard Wisdom Belize 3.0
Want to go to Belize with me in November? I’m heading there November 17 for a 4-day workshop focused on generosity, faith, and leadership. This is definitely not like any other trip before it! Read…
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Vulnerable Leadership
“The kind of trust that is necessary to build a great team is what I call vulnerability-based trust. This is what happens when members get to a point where they are completely comfortable being transparent,…
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The Power of Small Business
The young man, in his early 30’s, peppered me with questions about growing his small business. He asked good questions, which was encouraging since few people ask the right ones. Eventually the conversation shifted from…
