Becoming More Like Jesus Christ
I have spent the last two years writing a book entitled Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation. It is based on my research and consulting focused on helping business leaders and people not just become incrementally better but become...
Overcoming Negative Church Culture | An Interview with Steven Hitz
Steve Hitz is a co-founder of Launching Leaders Worldwide, a faith-based nonprofit leadership program which helps young adults examine their lives, determine where they are now, where they want to be, and how to create their future while embracing their faith. He has...
“That is the mark of true leadership ability”
For this week’s newsletter, I brought a guest. That guest is John Maxwell, the famous Christian leadership author. A few years back, I was reading one of his books, The Law of Influence, and came across a phenomenal quote that explains lay leadership so well. It...
How the Temple Motivates Latter-day Saints | A How I Lead Interview with Brent Holladay
Brent Holladay was recently released as temple president of the Orlando Florida Temple. He received bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University, and spent the last 26 years of his career working as Chief Information Officer and Chief Deputy Clerk for...
How Jesus Set and Enforced Boundaries
Spencer Stevens recently served as Sunday School President and cherished the opportunity to teach truth. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering, playing the piano, and spending time with his friends. Professionally, he is a mental health coach who helps transform...
“Did you call Sister Peterson yet?”
Let me share a secret with all the bishoprics out there... You'll be amazed at how much easier your calling becomes when your ward council has high morale. The number one way to increase their morale? Shorten the calling turnaround time. Consider this: When the...
The Subtle Attack of Shame on Spirituality | An Interview with James Willhite
James Willhite is an experiential therapist, coach, and consultant. He previously worked for 20 years in finance and sales management where he found a passion for speaking and coaching, then decided to switch careers and earned a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health...
Establishing a Culture of Service in Relief Society | A How I Lead Interview with Kathy Santiago Allen
Kathy Santiago Allen grew up in Provo and received a degree in nursing from Brigham Young University. She loved working in women's health and in the medical spa industry in Southern California before shifting her focus to raising five kids. Her husband's educational...
The “Unfair” Faith Crisis
This is a time when faith is deeply tested, leading some people to an intense state of cognitive dissonance where they begin to question even the existence of God. As leaders, these individuals often seek us out to help them navigate this faith journey. I recently...
Focused Shepherding – Caring for the Abused as Well As Their Abusers
Anne is a member of The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints and a survivor of two abusive marriages. Her faith in Jesus Christ is inextricably intertwined with her perspective on the world. Anne provides coaching and filtering services for co-parents who want...