People have asked me since I was a young boy, “Why do you smile so much?” At one time, I would answer, “I don’t know.” However, over the years I have come to know that my smile comes from a grateful heart. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 ESV When I look over my life, I don’t have any Continue →
Leadership
Learn to Lead – 11 Examples of Expedient and Principled Behavior
I love eating Krispy Kreme donuts! WOW! They are lip-smacking good! Have you eaten a Krispy Kreme donut when they come out fresh and are still warm? They literally melt in your mouth! Eating a Krispy Kreme donut requires little discipline. It is an expedient, emotional experience. Until I weigh in the next day. Double WOW!! Because I love to eat and I need a stress reliever, I’ve made Continue →
How To Work With People Who Have Unique Challenges with David Toogood
Episode Description: If you grew your organization by over 30%, and had 800 employees and $30 million in revenue, you might think you had overcome a lot of challenges. But when your workforce is 75% handicapped and you realize that the unemployment rate for handicapped individuals is 49%, you realize there is a lot of work left to be done. I hope you will join me as I visit with David Continue →
How Real Ranch Cowboys Milk Cows to Raise Millions with Mike Castles
Episode Description: Forty years ago, kids with Cerebral Palsy had few rehabilitation services available to them, and those services were beyond their family's means. Leaders stepped up and created the first in the nation Ranch Rodeo was formed and now has raised over $4 million dollars. In this episode, Mike Castles, President, and CEO of North Texas Rehab Center tells the story of the cowboys, Continue →
The Hallmarks of Principled Behavior
Two of my young grandsons were born two years apart from each other, and their birthdays are only one day apart. The boys call me “G-Bob” (that stands for Grandbob) and my wife, “Mimi”. Since their birthdays are so close, most parents would throw one combined birthday party -right? Wouldn’t it make sense to have one party? Yes. Wouldn’t it be more convenient for everyone and save time? Continue →
Hurricanes, Floods, and Schools…Yes, They Are Connected with Mike Kuhrt
Episode Description: Developing leaders for over 25 school campuses is just one of the many jobs for Mike Kuhrt, Superintendent of the Wichita Falls Independent School District in Texas. With so many campuses, Mike talks about how he starts planting seeds with employees who really don't see themselves as leaders, but he does. Additionally, Mike shares stories of knowing God had him in the right Continue →
Building “Sticky” Organizations with Jason Turner
Episode Description: Transitions and change initiatives are two of the key times when Leadership is proven. Whatever size organization you lead, when it comes time for a change, if things don't go well, you can usually point to a leadership failure. My guest on this episode of True North Leader is Jason Turner who serves as Vice President — Talent and Growth Initiatives at ArcBest, a Continue →
Putting Feet To Your Faith
Episode Description: Bringing your faith and your work into one vision to glorify the Lord and putting feet to your faith is what we talk about in this episode of True North Leader. I really enjoyed talking with Jim & Martha Brangenberg, who lead several ministries, the primary one I Work For Him (iwork4him.com). They share how they searched for many years for what God had planned for them Continue →
Who Do Strong Leaders Surround Themselves With?
Episode Description: Who do strong leaders surround themselves with? Today on, the True North Leader podcast, my guest John Esparza shares how he learned so much by being in a company of other strong leaders, including two governors. Surprisingly, John overcame obstacles in his life, including losing his father while still a teenager, but was able to rise to very high-ranking Continue →
Can You Say, “I Love My Job” Even When You Don’t?
Episode Description: Can you say, "I love my job" even when you don't? As a leader, is it possible to see our struggles with COVID-19 as a gift? Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity explains how and why this is possible. Phyllis is a Christian leader who is making a difference with her team, with aspiring leaders, and with one of our nation's biggest community issues: Continue →