2024-04-25 10:00
John Maxwell wrote, “I have dedicated my life to adding value to people. I believe that to succeed, a person needs only four things. You can remember them by thinking of the word REAL… Read More
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“Out of This World Leadership†describes my unique passions. I spent nearly 30 years in a variety of HR leadership roles at NASA, including 7 years as an Executive. I currently serve as VP of HR for Space Center Houston, official visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center—home to the astronauts and leaders in human space exploration.
Several years ago, I crafted a personal mission statement—“To improve leadership wherever I goâ€. I am passionate about leadership as a student, coach, practitioner, and teacher.
Finally, my role as a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ provides another perspective on “Out of This World Leadership.â€
The site’s tagline “Serving Leaders who Shoot for the Stars†describes my leadership philosophy and style of servant leadership. I want to help others on their journey as they “shoot for the starsâ€â€¦
2024-04-20 22:16
When we consider this month’s focus on “Living in an Insane World”, it’s an appropriate time to look at Tod Bolsinger’s Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leader… Read More
2024-04-07 12:12
As Pastor Tommy Nelson explains, injustice in our world seems out of control.
Do you ever wonder what kind of God could sit back and watch criminals freed on technicalities and the innoce… Read More
2024-03-24 22:58
Several things came together for this particular post. First, when I completed my review of Linda Hill and Kent Lineback’s Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great… Read More
2024-03-23 20:19
A consistent—and perhaps reasonable—question that is commonly asked is this: “Why do bad things happen to me when I love God and am trying to do the right thing?”&nbs&hell…Read More
2024-02-27 11:00
On February 27, 2023, I started a new role as Vice President of Human Resources for Space Center Houston—following a 30-year Federal career in Human Resources, mostly with NASA. … Read More
2024-02-24 16:20
This has been quite a month. On January 25th, Jennifer and I celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary; and we celebrated her birthday just last week. Jennifer is an extraordinary woman… Read More
2024-02-17 21:43
In the first chapter of Ecclesiastes, Solomon pursues intellectualism. In this second chapter, he moves to hedonism and on to materialism. Pastor Tommy Nelson argues that this is… Read More
2024-02-02 00:51
In 1987, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner were scheduled to present about leadership at a two-day conference following Tom Peters—a leading management guru at the time. Academics at Santa C… Read More
2024-01-28 13:32
As we consider The Question of the Ages this month, Whitney T. Kuniholm—President of Scripture Union/USA and former executive vice president of Prison Fellowship Ministries—pushe… Read More
2024-01-22 11:00
As noted in The Question of the Ages (link to blog post), Solomon’s quest for meaning in life starts with intellectualism. This reminded me of John Maxwell’s book How Succe… Read More
2024-01-21 01:36
Where does meaning in life come from, and why does life seem so futile? Why are we here?
Dr. Tony Evans of The Urban Alternative points out, “A Life Well Lived is a straightfo… Read More
2024-01-01 18:14
Have you taken Jon Gordon’s One Word Challenge?
Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. J… Read More
2024-01-01 01:36
In wrapping up this year’s study of the Spiritual Disciplines, the last one focused on the corporate discipline of Celebration. It’s a good reminder to pause and celebrate… Read More
2023-12-30 23:04
At the end of last year, I faced the most significant career transition of my career. It was clear that I needed to move on from my role as Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer at NASA… Read More
2023-12-12 11:00
Celebration is at the heart of the way of Christ. In this advent season, we consider how Jesus entered the world on a high note of jubilation. The angel cried out, “I bring you g… Read More
2023-11-15 11:00
For the Christian, individual knowledge of the direct, active, immediate leading of the Spirit is not sufficient. Individual guidance must yield to corporate guidance. There must also come a… Read More
2023-11-12 13:23
As we celebrate another Veterans Day, let’s see what we can learn from a four-star admiral, who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command from Augus… Read More
2023-10-30 11:39
In John 14:15, Jesus says, “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” In other words, worship is obedience. So, for October’s focus on Worship, we turn to… Read More
2023-10-22 12:23
Securing the future is a paramount desire of humanity. As Dr. Sam Jordan wrote in The Matthew 6:33 Principle, “God did not endow us with the ability to know the future. Having kn… Read More
2023-10-15 12:44
As we consider this month’s focus on Worship, I recently picked up Max Lucado’s Life Lessons from Psalms: A Praise Book for God’s People.
As Lucado puts it, “Worsh… Read More
2023-10-06 10:00
On October 6, National Coaches Day honors the men and women who inspire us to work harder and do our best. For #NationalCoachesDay, we pause to consider how across the country in every commu… Read More
2023-10-02 10:37
God is actively seeking worshipers. Jesus declares, “The true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him” (John 4:23).
Sc… Read More
2023-09-23 23:14
When I think of the practice of Confession (see this month’s focus here), my mind goes to the “ACTS” model for prayer (Adoration; Confession; Thanksgiving; and Supplication… Read More
2023-09-16 13:57
In a month focused on the Discipline of Confession, I thought it was appropriate to take a look at Hans Finzel’s book The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. (Check out my previous post of… Read More
2023-09-09 11:21
In Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, he introduces the Discipline of Confession as the first Corporate Discipline. You may ask, “How is it that confession is list… Read More
2023-09-06 11:53
Every year on September 6th, “National Read a Book Day” is observed to encourage us to take a break and get reading. When I think of reading and choosing just one book, I c… Read More
2023-08-27 12:23
As Ruth Haley Barton noted in her book Sacred Rhythms, “I was already becoming aware of CFS (Christian fatigue syndrome) in my own life. While I was trying harder and doing more, there… Read More
2023-08-20 21:13
As we explore the spiritual discipline of service this month, there is no surprise that the lessons we learn cross over to our daily lives—and can positively impact organization succes… Read More
2023-08-13 19:21
As the cross is the sign of submission, so the towel is the sign of service.
Luke tells us that “An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest” (Chapter 9… Read More
2023-08-06 10:00
Do you ever reflect on your relationship with God and wonder, “Is this how a relationship with God is supposed to feel?” And truthfully, you have gone beyond wondering if t… Read More
2023-07-30 23:17
According to Andy Stanley, “Autonomy is a myth. Eventually, every leader is forced to come to terms with the reality that everybody is accountable to somebody.”
Leaders… Read More
2023-07-16 22:19
When I consider this month’s focus on the Discipline of Submission, I visualize a posture of “gentle and lowly.” Incidentally, that’s the title of Dane Ortlund… Read More
2023-07-13 22:34
When I consider this month’s focus on Submission, I’m reminded of my One Word for 2023, Surrender.
When I determined my One Word for this year, I picked up a copy of Elisabet… Read More
2023-07-09 21:09
As we continue with the study of Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, he points out that every discipline has its corresponding freedom. In fact, the purpose of the Discip… Read More
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