Do you find you listen to some people more than others? Of course, our boss gets our immediate attention. But, are we missing vital information, creative ideas, and opinions lost in the noise by being selective in our listening? We think so. Here are our thoughts on why and how to avoid letting the status of some cloud our perceptions regarding the value of their input. “God doesn’t show favoritism.” (Acts 10:34) Neither should we.

If you knew that you would only have three more lunches with your best friend, how might you reprioritize what you consider urgent?

That’s the question we ask in this article that examines a false urgency related to unimportant tasks.

You've probably noticed there are cultural pressures that play against your pursuit of God's purpose for your life.

They are very real, but we have some thoughts on how to navigate the dynamics in this article.

There is a way for leaders to self-coach, self-develop, and self-encourage. It’s in the magic of a reflective journal. Before you say, “Nah. Not for me,” hear us out. Give us a chance to show you the light; we even make it easy to start with our downloadable journal page.

Chances are that your mind will wander shortly before, after, or while reading this article.

Staying focused has become the constant challenge of our wired worlds. It’s hard but necessary.

Here are our thoughts on why.

Let’s face it. Not everything is under our control. We might like to control more, but we can’t. Wanting to feel in control is a natural emotion but sometimes just impossible. There is a little-known psychological hack, though. If we get an influence strategy, we feel in control. This article outlines the approach and provides a matrix to help you prepare your strategy.