Here’s another insight I learned from Rescue House pastor Matt Hudson in Mocksville, NC, at a leadership conference when he shared 7 Things a Boss Wants to Say to You: “I love it when you receive responsibility with joy.” Last week, I shared Matt’s idea that “responsibility is a reward, not a right.” Using that logic, […]

One of our colleagues, Doug McLaulin, shared this thought-provoking message: “Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest: Each morning, your bank would deposit $86,400.00 into your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules, just as any game does. The first set of rules: Everything you didn’t spend during […]

Yesterday, I shared a developmental model describing how young people can become positive, contributing adults. The model lists five C’s: Connection, Character, Confidence, Competence, and Caring. What’s good for young people becoming adults is probably good for all adults. Consequently, I believe our organization will thrive by promoting the five C’s. It’s a strategy that […]

In a Showtime series that offers a glimpse into the world of Navy football, we see a team that stands out—not because of elite, five-star athletes, but because of something deeper. Navy is a military academy first, committed to shaping military leaders, not professional athletes. To graduate from the Naval Academy means committing to five […]