Does the worldwide response to Bill and Melinda's divorce hold the key to how the rest of us can make a lasting impact around the world? Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce after 27 years of marriage has taken the world by surprise. While we’re often shocked by famous people’s divorces, especially marriages that have lasted for 27 years, the response to this divorce is different and I believe it holds the secret for those of us who want to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

For over 20 years, I have been leading in one way or another. But it wasn’t until 10 years ago that I really started investing in myself as a leader. Let’s be honest, it wasn’t until I had an “official leadership title” that I started to take my role as a leader more seriously. If I could go back 20 years and tell myself what being a great leader really means, there are three pieces of advice I would give myself.

If you're feeling exhausted by current events and not sure what to do about your stress right now, here are my six self-care tips for Christian leaders that will help you to relax, be present, and focus again. There are some weighty seasons that call for extra help when it comes to self-care so that we can still relax, be present and focus even while the circumstances around us haven't changed.

We all make mistakes; how we RESPOND to the people we’ve hurt says a lot about us (especially as leaders). In my latest YouTube video, I’m sharing a leadership expert‘s reaction to Rachel Hollis‘s initial apology (now replaced with a different apology) for her TikTok/Instagram rant that offended thousands of people online. There are ways that we can own our mistakes and apologize that leave people feeling seen, heard, safe, and respected.

Feel like you can’t be enough? If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you aren’t good enough, then you’ll want to read this article to learn the four truths to help you thrive in leadership and life again today! Gain Biblical wisdom and learn how to be set free from self-destruction as a female Christian leader. This thief of joy is no match for God’s truth about you.

Want help getting more in less time as a female Christian leader? This video will teach you how to get more done in less time without burning out. If you’re looking for leadership tips on how to manage your day, time-management tricks, or productivity hacks for organizing your day, this video will teach you what you need to know to get more done in less time as a female Christian leader. You were created to thrive!

Want help dealing with burnout? This video will teach you how to deal with burnout as a female Christian leader. If you’re looking for how to deal with burnout in ministry and at work, this video will teach you the three signs and symptoms of burnout and how to deal with burnout as a female Christian leader. You were created to thrive!

We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. Whether we like it or not, it’s the truth. People’s needs and wants are changing. Supply and demand are uncertain, even for things like toilet paper and cleaning products. I believe, and studies reveal, that this demands continuous organizational change so that we can continue to meet or exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Female leaders have to have four things in order to succeed in their roles: confidence, influence, connections, and a vision. Arriving at this combination of strengths is mostly a matter of mindset.

One of my favorite inside jokes with my husband while driving around our city, is spotting a restaurant, and asking him who he had a date with there. I ask him this because I know that he most likely did take someone on a date there! No, my husband was not a serial dater. But he knew that he wanted to get married someday and have a family.

Whether you are a pastor or leader, the process of finding the right person for a position is one that causes stress across the board. Many of my clients worry that they won’t be able to find the best person for a position.

If you’re pastoring a church or leading a team, chances are you’ve felt the effects of delegating gone wrong. It can cost you time, energy, resources, and even people. For example, delegation done poorly can have you spending extra hours and lots of emotional energy fixing a massive problem created by the person you delegated a new responsibility to.

This past year has certainly been one for the books. It’s been filled with uncertainty and fear. And yet, it’s still up to us whether or not that is what drives how we live and lead.

Over the years, one thing has become evident to me. The people who live purpose-filled lives don’t end up there accidentally.

The night before the 2014 Madison Ironman, I was sitting on the shore of Lake Monona contemplating signing up for the 2015 race. I was incredibly undecided, but maybe not for the reason you’re thinking.

A new year might be here, but the way forward is anything but clear. Last year saw everything about how we “do church” turned upside down.

When I first started out as a pastor, I imagined preaching engaging messages and leading Bible studies that saw people bringing their friends to join us. The reality? Just because I did it didn’t mean they’d come.