STOP ADMIRING, START BUILDING

STOP ADMIRING, START BUILDING

I walked into a friend’s office, and the first thing I saw was his vision board. Bright colours. Bold phrases. “Million-dollar brand.” “Global impact.” “Family first.” It looked powerful. But the desk was empty. No notes. No drafts. No work. The board was perfect. The...
COME BACK HOME

COME BACK HOME

For years, a father kept his son’s chair at the dinner table. The son had walked away in anger, convinced he was better off alone. But the father never moved the chair. He’d say, “That seat is still his. When he comes back, everything will be ready.” He eventually...
LEADING YOUR FAMILY

LEADING YOUR FAMILY

On our way home from church recently, I noticed a middle-aged man walking home from their church with his wife and children. We often see this family when we are heading to or from church. I turned to my kids and said, “I admire how that man consistently leads his...
LEADING WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CHARGE

LEADING WHEN YOU ARE NOT IN CHARGE

After many of my leadership sessions, I get asked the same question: “Sir, how do I bring about change when I’m not the one in charge? How do I lead without a title?” My response is usually the same — build relationships, show loyalty, and take ownership of your...
CHOOSE RESPONSE OVER REACTION

CHOOSE RESPONSE OVER REACTION

Some time ago at our midweek church service, I spoke about quitting reactions and choosing responses instead. It didn’t take long before my daughters started using that line on each other. Now I often hear the younger one correct her sister: “Grace, you’re reacting....