I needed to do my current job well, keep preparing, and wait on God's timing. I needed to trust His leadership rather than try to force an outcome I wanted.

Others first. Whatever your corporate mission, paint a clear and compelling picture that others can understand and embrace. State your mission in terms that appeal to your team's best instincts. Persuade and empower as if you are leading and mentoring volunteers.

At some point in life's journey, professionally and personally, we have to be able to trust our preparation.

That's the difference between the NCAA and the NFL right now. They've got to step up and say, 'We're going to do the right thing. We're going to hire qualified people. We're going to hire the best man for the job regardless of what boosters or anyone else has to say.'

Be successful not just in what you do, but in who you are.

The fundamental keys to the culture of any organization can only be achieved when everyone is on the same page.

There's a difference between making incremental improvements and making sweeping changes that take you away from your core values.