Thank God for the tough times. They are the reason you are there - to be the leader. If everything was going well, the people wouldn't need you!

Intentional living is the bridge to significance. At the end of every year, I take time out to reflect and evaluate the events of the previous year - what went well and what needed improvement. From that inventory, I lay out my next year - how I intend to live, make the best use of time and maximize adding value to others. Success asks, 'How can I add value to myself?' Significance asks, 'How can I add value to others?' It is your intention that lends itself to significance.

My leadership began to take flight when I allowed myself to press people to change-whether they thanked me or cursed me.

The attitude of the leader affects the atmosphere of the office

The true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less.

If the church is going to make a difference, it will need to go through the "big give-up" stage. Churches will need to quit being selfish and become relevant.

Look at our society. Everyone wants to be thin, but nobody wants to diet. Everyone wants to live long, but few will exercise. Everybody wants money, yet seldom will anyone budget or control their spending.