Less Clutter. Less Noise.

If I asked you to describe your job with one visual, what would it be?

I had a special guest in the office on Monday. Emily, an eighth grader, shadowed my goings on for a full work day as part of a Career Day assignment for school. She was all in–going to meetings, listening to phone calls, observing emails, catching hallway conversations, going out to lunch with the gang, etc. [...]

Economics for humans…what we don’t measure and why it’s a problem.

I listened to an HBR Ideacast this AM that had an encouraging perspective from an unlikely source. An economist was advocating that there is more to life than a growing GDP. Here’s a few notes I jotted down. If I asked you what a good life consists of, your answer would be about more than money & [...]

Communications coaching group starts in March, 4 spots left…

Our Fall 2011 Communications Coaching Network is meeting for the last time in December. It’s been a great learning experience bringing these leaders together from churches in Mexico, Iowa, California, Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida, Kansas and Indiana. Next month, they’ll join the alumni network–a ongoing channel for resources and support. While one season comes to an [...]

Ever seen truth in a pie chart?

(Jim LePage Art & Design) It’s been a tough season recently–one of heartbreak, pressure, uncertainty, disappointment and a little criticism. Despite the circumstances, my foundation is sure and I’m filled with confidence, hope, vision, faith in God and gratitude for my church family. But, because of the circumstances I’ve also been looping the track of grief–angry, sad, [...]

Free ebook from the AND Conference…

On September 22-23, 2011, we hosted the AND Conference. During the two days, there were more than 70 breakouts covering a wide range of topics. Lucky for you (whether you were there or not) a posse of volunteer bloggers showed up to help document what was happening in every single session. Thanks to another brilliant idea from our [...]