Everyone loves compliments…me included. received a compliment this weekend from someone who met me for the first time and it was so encouraging. It reminded me of some of my favorite compliments I have received. Here are my 7 favorite compliments to receive as a pastor: “You hang out just like a regular guy” - Thanks. Just wait. MORE >>

Do you want your organization to succeed? Do you want to personally succeed in your career? Do you want your marriage to thrive? For long-term success in any area of life you must be: Driven by vision. Vision sets the direction you will move. It’s your overall purpose. Vision is necessary with anything in which you care to succeed. MORE >>

This is a guest post by Tor Contantino. had the pleasure of meeting Tor at Catalyst this year. Tor Constantino is an ex-journalist, current public relations professional who has worked for CBS Radio and ABC, CBS television stations. He contributes to RELEVANT magazine,  ChristianPost.com , SCL and his blog,  www.torconbooks.com. Then things changed. MORE >>

I encounter people who think it’s someone else’s job, perhaps my job as a leader, to make them happy. You may have also seen this same expectation of a spouse, a friend, or a parent. Some people expect other people to make them happy. In fact, to me, that doesn’t even seem fair to the person wanting happiness. Put on a happy face! MORE >>

I’ve always valued hard work and usually resented lazy workers. started working when I was 12 years old in a grocery store. worked hard, gained the recognition of my managers, and was rewarded with all the hours I wanted to work. The store was a revolving door of workers it seemed. I do that too.) I’m talking about people who are lazy. MORE >>