When you are influential and highly respected, people tend to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to hear. They are seeking your approval, or they flatter you. Unfortunately, this creates a gap between what you hear and reality. If you find yourself in that situation, you will need to work extra hard to get the people close to you to speak honestly into your life. And you will have to become highly intentional in observing and listening.

When we trust God, He can make the ordinary extraordinary!

I talk about my daily dozen in the book [ Today Matters]. Twelve things that are certainly attainable by any of us that we need to manage every day.

Leaders must live by higher standards than their followers.

I think success has a lot to do with my own personal growth.

When you find your spiritual gift, God will give you an opportunity to use it.

To be successful, you can't just run on the fast track; run on your track.