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Teamwork is a crucial ingredient for a healthy organization. It allows individuals to accomplish things we couldn’t do alone. Good teamwork can be seen on the sports field as well as in the community. Just ask Janet Bartos. Janet is … Continue reading →

The most meaningful impact many of us can have on someone else’s life will come from sharing our deepest pain. Sharing our pain is not always easy. It hurts. It can be awkward. Yet it can also provide meaning and … Continue reading →

Teamwork is a crucial ingredient for a healthy organization. It allows individuals to accomplish things we couldn’t do alone. Good teamwork can be seen on the sports field as well as in the community. Just ask Janet Bartos. Janet is … Continue reading →

“The crowd of waving children pulled at my heart,” said Chris Lewis, while discussing his first trip to Tanzania. As he boarded a four-passenger puddle-jumper back to the United States, the future physician decided to follow his heart. “I knew … Continue reading →

Gary Aubuchon’s story is a great example of the importance of being a leader. His story shows how “being a leader” can help generate growth both personally and organizationally. It also shows how a commitment to leadership can help overcome … Continue reading →

Successful organizations need a vision. Sharing that vision is an important way to develop a team or generate results. Of course, as Gwendolyn Howard’s story shows, living your vision can have an even more profound impact. Living your vision can … Continue reading →

Our lives are full of seasons. Each season provides different opportunities to serve. Understanding how to embrace your season is an important part of effective service. Just ask Marlene English. Marlene’s story revolves around her passion for serving the men … Continue reading →

Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone. The effectiveness of this simple concept is exemplified by the work of Southwest Florida’s Chris Brodd. Think about it. Billions live in extreme poverty. Millions are in prison or … Continue reading →

You can’t help everyone. But you can help someone. For those of us who lead, this is an important concept to process. I was reminded just how important during a recent visit with Tonya Van Scoy. Tonya, her husband Tom, … Continue reading →