April 8, 2016

Old-school learning, network franchising, and super-productivity [Venture Kindling]

This Venture Kindling post feature short bits of information I’ve tripped across or developed that can help you light a fire or revive a fire for your venture. Kindling from the web: Going old-school to learn. Research continues to affirm the value ...

March 31, 2016

How to make fear work in your favor [podcast]

FDR famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is…fear itself.” But you don’t have to fear fear. You can make it work for you instead. In this week’s episode of the Reinventure Me podcast, my co-host Armin ...

February 26, 2016

Quitting the dream, stress, and Pluto [Venture Kindling]

This Venture Kindling post feature short bits of information I’ve tripped across or developed that can help you light a fire or revive a fire for your venture. Kindling from the web: Time to quit your dream? Writing for Harvard Business ...

January 26, 2016

Three things that cloud what’s next

I love starting things. That’s no surprise. I’ve started several businesses and ministries and have advised companies on how to launch new ventures. You might say I’m a bit of a “what’s next” junkie. I even co-host a podcast ...

December 10, 2014

A Hummer in your heart

You have a Hummer in your heart. Yet, you may be forsaking it to hitch-hike on someone else’s ride. Let me explain. Last Sunday, I encouraged the congregation I am leading, as a transitional pastor, to commit to reading ...

June 18, 2014

Valley taught: The stuff that fuels your ascent

I grew up at the foothills of inspiration. Right outside my front-door loomed Colorado’s majestic Pikes Peak. One of the first things I noticed when I moved to Minnesota was that there were no mountains—lots of gorgeous lakes, but ...

December 31, 2013

10 things I learned about leadership from the Bible in 2013

I just wrapped up my annual reading of the Bible. It was my number one read for 2013. Every year I gain new insights and important reminders to grow stronger in my faith. I’m particularly sensitive to passages that ...

December 20, 2013

In the company of fear

“Stop your constant chatter. And scoot back, I’m trying to drive here.” My passenger doesn’t seem to hear me—or care, at least about my driving. He’s more interested in getting me to pay attention to him. I picked ...

December 13, 2013

I’m confused. Is that ambiguity you’re hiding behind?

Eschew obfuscation. I learned those words long ago. It’s an ironic phrase which means to avoid creating confusion or bewilderment. Even more plainly, it means to speak plainly. You’d think that’s something every leader would practice. Isn’t it taught ...

November 13, 2013

Transition on pause: Are you stuck or incubating?

Recently a new friend told me he thought he was stuck. His dream transition wasn’t taking shape the way he thought it would. After he explained his situation, I told him I didn’t think he was stuck. Instead, like ...

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