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One of the strangest stories in Scripture is the moment Balaam’s donkey starts talking. Most people remember it because of the miracle. A donkey sees an angel, refuses to move, gets beaten for it, and then God opens its mouth so it can speak. It is one of those passages that makes people smile, but the lesson inside it hits harder than we might expect.

Balaam was a man with influence. People came to him for spiritual direction. They trusted his insight. Yet he walked a path that looked logical...

Over the past few weeks, something happened that I never expected. Christian Leadership in the Professional World passed the milestone of 1,000 copies sold. That number may be small in the world of publishing, yet it carries weight for me because of what it represents.

This book was written during a season where God was pressing deep lessons into my life. Lessons on integrity. Lessons on steadiness. Lessons on leadership that is shaped more by Scripture than ambition. I wrote it because I...

Thanksgiving has a way of slowing life down long enough for us to see what we usually miss. Yesterday many of us sat around tables with people we love, eating food we did not cook alone, enjoying blessings we could not have created by ourselves. Gratitude pulls our eyes off what we lack and reminds us of what God has already provided.

That same posture is essential for leadership.

Early in my career, I led with a mindset focused on gaps. What we needed. What was missing. What had to improve....

Most leaders underestimate the impact of simple consistency. They look for breakthroughs, new strategies, and dramatic shifts that promise quick results. Meanwhile, the strongest cultures are shaped by leaders who show up the same way every day.

I used to believe leadership was defined by big moments. The critical meeting. The tough decision. The major initiative. Those moments matter, but they are not what form trust. Teams learn who you are by watching how you act when no one is celebrating...

A surprising number of leaders rise through the ranks because they are impressive in a room. They speak well, think fast, and win people over with confidence. Charisma can open doors, but character is what keeps those doors open. When pressure hits, charisma fades. Character is what remains.

Early in my career, I leaned on skill more than maturity. I could solve problems, make decisions, and keep things moving. That approach works in calm seasons. It collapses when the heat turns up. The...