For pastors who have a dream and who are walking in obedience but still don't have the resources they need, don't worry. Keep walking in obedience.

What is your legacy? Are you intentional about the sort of influence you want to have on the world around you? Being aware of how you want to be remembered gives you a perspective on what is truly important. Leadership is influence, and relationships are the foundation of leadership. Nothing is more predictive of your legacy than the quality of people you surround yourself with.

I vividly remember a conversation I had many years ago in 1974, which marked a turning point in my leadership journey. I was sitting at a Holiday Inn with my friend, Kurt Campmeyer, when he asked me if I had a personal growth plan. I didn't. In fact, I didn't even know you were supposed to have one.

No matter where you are in your leadership journey, never forget that what got you to where you are won't get you to the next level.

If you wouldn't follow yourself, why should anyone else?

The primary limitation in life is our low expectations for ourselves and others. When we expect minimum results, that's usually what we get.

You will never fulfill your destiny doing work you despise.