An important topic in student leadership training is the use of Robert’s Rules of Order or parliamentary procedure. Many student leaders dread it, most are confused by it and some just abandon it altogether – which is NOT a good idea if you want to run better organizations. I have … [read more »]
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Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 4: Listening
An old ad campaign used to ask, “Can you hear me now?” I wonder how many times in our daily interactions with people do we really hear what people are saying. We live very distracted lives between electronic devices with games and social media on them, to billboards that flash … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 1: Commitment
I had the pleasure and honor of presenting at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy a few years ago. After my program, I was treated to a tour of the campus by 2nd Class Cadet Victoria “Tory” Stevens. The Academy has a beautiful campus with a chapel, museum, quarters, and a deck … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 2: Integrity
Brian Davis did one of the most amazing things I have ever seen in sports. It is the type of thing that should serve as an example for everyone! “I’m sorry, Dave, who?” Brian Davis is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He has over $13 million in career winnings, but … [read more »]
Winning Habits of Serving Leaders, Part 3: Confidence
Ever since our daughter entered middle school a few years ago, my wife and I have been going to the Student Life worship service at our church in order to hear and experience the same message as her. We have some wonderful pastors and a lot of great students involved … [read more »]