When trust permeates a ministry, great things are possible, not the least of which is an opportunity to reach the ministry's potential.

Intimacy is at the heart of competence. It has to do with understanding, with believing, and with practice. It has to do with the relationship to one's work.

A team of giants needs giant pitchers who throw good ideas but every pitcher needs an outstanding catcher. Without giant catchers, the ideas of the giant pitchers may eventually disappear.

History can't be left to fend for itself. For when it comes to history and beliefs and values, we turn our future on the lathe of the past.

To be a leader means, especially, having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who permit leaders to lead.

The signs of outstanding leadership appear primarily among the followers. Are the followers reaching their potential? Are they learning? Serving? Do they achieve the required results? Do they change with grace? Manage conflict?

The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we are in order to become all that we can be.