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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Be a Mordecai: The Quiet Power of Encouragement
He didn’t wear a crown or stand in the spotlight, yet his quiet support changed everything. In a world that often overlooks the encouragers, discover the hidden power of those who lift others up, believe in their potential, and help them step into their purpose. Who has inspired you to be brave-and who might need your encouragement today?
Literacy and the Price of Inequality
Dr. Emily Smith-Greenaway reveals how systemic barriers like poverty and gender inequality transform literacy into a life-or-death issue for children in marginalized communities.
Riddle: Nourish & Flourish
Riddle me this Batman: “One thing enters to nourish, another exits to flourish. Both pass through the same gate, yet serve different states.”
8 Things You Should Not Do Every Day
8 Things You Should Not Do Every Day Break free from daily habits that drain your focus, damage relationships, and stall your growth with these 8 powerful mindset shifts.