Steve Sammons

The Christmas Story Is a Translation

The Gospels don't give us one Christmas story—they give us two. Not contradictions. Translations. And the Incarnation itself is the ultimate example: God making the infinite accessible without losing its truth. Here's what that means for leaders.

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The Man Who Packed Without a Map

Abraham didn't have a map. He had a voice and a direction. His faith wasn't certainty—it was obedience before understanding. This is what it means to trust a God who fulfills His promises in surprising ways.

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1 min

spiritual living

The Cost of Knowing

Moses saw God face to face—which is exactly why one moment of doubt cost him everything. What does your access demand of you?

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Swinging in the Wind

Sharpening isn’t just about offering correction — it’s about two people leaning in with humility, creating a rarefied space where God’s grace refines both lives. Without that mutual engagement, we’re not sharpening at all…we’re just swinging in the wind.

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leadership

Autocrats Don’t Retire

How Founder Control Derails the Future This post is the final in a four-part series on founder succession. The series included: Every founder swears they’ll step aside gracefully. Few actually…

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spiritual living

About the Voice of God

Christine Westhoff’s About the Voice of God invites you to slow down, quiet the noise, and rediscover the sacred art of hearing Him. Through heartfelt stories and practical insights, this book offers a tender yet powerful call to embrace silence, listen with your whole being, and live in loving awareness of God’s presence.

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character

Beyond the Bandwagon

In a world full of echo chambers and bandwagons, the real challenge is building a platform that’s truly your own. Instead of adopting someone else’s identity or opinions, discover what matters to you, express it authentically, and encourage others to do the same. Your unique voice isn’t just valuable—it’s essential.

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The Most Powerful Person in the Room Isn’t Who You Think

The most powerful person in the room isn’t the one with the title—it’s the one who shapes the conversation and wins quiet agreement. Power demands action, but only influence moves hearts and creates lasting change. Ready to see why influence beats authority every time? Keep reading.

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When Business Logic Says Sue, But Faith Says Serve

The conference room was silent, but the tension was thick enough to touch. Months of planning, investment, and due diligence had led to this moment—then, the day before signing, I got the call. Our handpicked management team had changed their minds and was returning to their former employer. Contracts broken, relationships strained, millions seemingly lost. I stood at a crossroads: business logic said sue, but my faith said something entirely different. What happened next changed everything I thought I knew about leadership.

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leadership

The Japanese Word That Changed How I See Leadership

I first encountered the word nemawashi while working for a Japanese company—it's one of those words that doesn't have a direct English equivalent, but it's become a staple in my vocabulary ever since. Nemawashi is all about quietly laying the groundwork for change: talking to everyone involved, getting their input, and building consensus before any big decision is made. Then I realized something amazing—this ancient Japanese concept is perfectly illustrated in one of the most crucial moments in early Christianity, and it changed everything I thought I knew about leading through conflict.

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