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July 15, 2015
"AS DESIGNERS, WE HAVE TO LOOK AT OUR WORK THROUGH THE EYES OF 100 DIFFERENT PEOPLE."
- Fran Merino, Design Director at Fjord (via designeh)
July 13, 2015
Certification Lab - Center For Church Communication
I won’t be at the certification lab (calendar conflicts), but I most certainly endorse it.
Competent instructors who use their head and heartA well-rounded, practical agenda
A great place to make connections and refine your toolbox
A quality, hybrid experience somewhere between coaching network and hands-on workshop.
Check it out.
Use my name KEM to get $50 off the early bird price. Yay!
July 9, 2015
The next season...
After 12 years on the staff team at Granger Community Church, I passed the baton and stepped aside from my position on the executive team. I told myself it would take a year to make the mental and emotional transition. I’m at the nine month mark. I think that estimate is going to turn out to be pretty accurate. The transition is getting easier and this new season is feeling more natural. But, there are still days I miss running with my wolf pack. Just in time, my friend Dr. Larry Little published his weekly leadership moment. Turns out his timing was perfect and a great encouragement to me. I share it with you as an encouragement as well. Continue to make a difference and focus on your purpose through each season. When the time comes, don’t be afraid to begin a new spring in your life. You, your work and the people you lead, will be better for it.
The Next Season
Over three decades, countless dreams, calculated risks, incredible success, making an impact with a global footprint, they had a vision to lead a company that was not just known for its competence but for its culture.
Today it ended and began. The two leaders of this incredible organization ended their regime with the same humility and class that has defined their leadership. With a bit of humor, reminding the new team not to take themselves too seriously, they paved the way for the future. They gave credit to the employees and recognized the importance of each person within the company. And then… they stepped aside.
It was a stark reminder to me of the importance of leading well through each season of our lives. These two leaders are not retiring to the sidelines, but are simply re-tooling their visions to contribute in different ways in a variety of settings. They are embarking on the next season of leading, mentoring, and living their lives with purpose.
It is a difficult thing to end one season and begin a new spring in your life. Choosing not to abandon the team that has followed them with devotion and loyalty for so many years takes strategic planning with intentional purpose. Knowing when the time has come and how to effectively communicate to the team is an imperfect process. However, when a team has developed trust in their leaders, they will follow through the difficult transitions of change.
The new leaders are beginning a new season of their leadership and will carry the torch of excellence that made this company second to none. These are exciting days.
Thank you Marc and Tom for demonstrating strong leadership through the seasons of your life. You are examples of how each of us should end and begin the next season of our leadership journey. Know that through your leadership, you have, and will, continue to make a difference!
June 6, 2015
"Stubbornness is an unintelligent barrier, refusing enlightenment and blocking its flow."
- Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest
May 12, 2015
If you ever wondered how luggage gets lost. There you go. (at...
If you ever wondered how luggage gets lost. There you go. (at Chicago Midway International Airport)
May 7, 2015
Copywriting personalizes these little sausage links. Adorable...
Copywriting personalizes these little sausage links. Adorable breakfast choice. #snuggle (at Palos Hills Pancake House)
April 27, 2015
Slide deck from Clear The Clutter breakout
As promised, here’s a copy of my slides from last week’s LCI 2015 (with video links embedded). If you weren’t there, I’m not sure these slides will make much sense. But, if you were, hope it helps!
CLEAR THE CLUTTER (slide deck from LCI 2015, April 21)
And, in case you missed Puffy the Pine Cone, here he is again (photo credit @pastormikeybob). It was a magical moment.
April 21, 2015
When “press 0 for operator” doesn’t work, what...
When “press 0 for operator” doesn’t work, what do you do? I spent 10 minutes trying to find the front desk button. Apparently, that’s not what the kids call it these days.
April 16, 2015
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