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Britt Harris is a legendary figure in finance, having served as CIO for top-five investment funds across Endowments, Public Funds, Private Funds, and Hedge Funds—an achievement unmatched in the industry. Currently, he leads On Eagles Wings Advisors and has previously served as CIO for UTIMCO, the largest endowment for public education in the U.S. He also led Bridgewater Associates and Verizon. Despite his remarkable career, Britt's journey is defined by his commitment to significance over success, inspired by his faith and the mentorship of Bob Buford. In this episode of The Wow Factor, Britt Harris shares his life story from his roots as a fourth-generation Aggie to becoming one of the most influential investors in the world. He discusses how Bob Buford's teachings helped him see that life's highest calling is significance, not just success. He also opens up about the importance of faith, family, and generosity, and how he and his wife, Julia, set a financial finish line that has guided their life of purpose and impact for over 43 years. This conversation is filled with lessons on leadership, decision-making, and living a life of impact and purpose, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to balance career success with meaningful contributions to others. “This is a generation that desperately wants to be taught. They want to be mentored. They're unmoored. They really want to be successful. They've got the technical parts down, but they don't have the relational parts.” — Britt Harris “Success is not the top of the ladder. Significance is.” — Britt Harris “Every great company has a defined culture that is extreme. It's not just something on the wall or something people hear about once a year. It permeates the company. When you walk in as an employee, you either love it or you don't.” — Britt Harris This Week on The Wow Factor: Success vs. Significance: How Bob Buford's mentorship taught Britt that life's highest calling is significance, not just success. Financial Finish Line: Why Britt and Julia set a financial finish line at age 45 and how it shaped their life of generosity and purpose. The Titans of Investing: How Britt's passion for teaching and mentorship led to the creation of a program that's shaped over a thousand future leaders at Texas A&M and the University of Texas. Leadership and Influence: Lessons from managing some of the world's largest endowment funds and leading eight major companies. Faith and Family: How Britt prioritizes his faith, family, and friendships, juggling the ‘glass and rubber balls' of life to maintain balance and purpose. Decision-Making Framework: The five Fs—Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, and Finance—that guide Brit's decisions in life and business. Living Generously: Insights on why generosity is a discipline that needs to be developed early in life. Work-Life Balance Myth: Why Britt believes true work-life balance doesn't exist but living a life of purpose and passion does. Britt Harris's Words of Wisdom: Life's true purpose lies in pursuing significance over success by living generously, staying grounded in faith, and impacting others through leadership and mentorship. His philosophy centers on balancing faith, family, and purpose to create a meaningful legacy. Connect with Britt Harris: Email Britt The Titans of Investing Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook X (formerly Twitter)
Britt Harris is a legendary figure in finance, having served as CIO for top-five investment funds across Endowments, Public Funds, Private Funds, and Hedge Funds—an achievement unmatched in the industry. Currently, he leads On Eagles Wings Advisors and has previously served as CIO for UTIMCO, the largest endowment for public education in the U.S. He also led Bridgewater Associates and Verizon. Despite his remarkable career, Britt's journey is defined by his commitment to significance over success, inspired by his faith and the mentorship of Bob Buford. In this episode of The Wow Factor, Britt Harris shares his life story from his roots as a fourth-generation Aggie to becoming one of the most influential investors in the world. He discusses how Bob Buford's teachings helped him see that life's highest calling is significance, not just success. He also opens up about the importance of faith, family, and generosity, and how he and his wife, Julia, set a financial finish line that has guided their life of purpose and impact for over 43 years. This conversation is filled with lessons on leadership, decision-making, and living a life of impact and purpose, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to balance career success with meaningful contributions to others. “This is a generation that desperately wants to be taught. They want to be mentored. They're unmoored. They really want to be successful. They've got the technical parts down, but they don't have the relational parts.” — Britt Harris “Success is not the top of the ladder. Significance is.” — Britt Harris “Every great company has a defined culture that is extreme. It's not just something on the wall or something people hear about once a year. It permeates the company. When you walk in as an employee, you either love it or you don't.” — Britt Harris This Week on The Wow Factor: Success vs. Significance: How Bob Buford's mentorship taught Britt that life's highest calling is significance, not just success. Financial Finish Line: Why Britt and Julia set a financial finish line at age 45 and how it shaped their life of generosity and purpose. The Titans of Investing: How Britt's passion for teaching and mentorship led to the creation of a program that's shaped over a thousand future leaders at Texas A&M and the University of Texas. Leadership and Influence: Lessons from managing some of the world's largest endowment funds and leading eight major companies. Faith and Family: How Britt prioritizes his faith, family, and friendships, juggling the ‘glass and rubber balls' of life to maintain balance and purpose. Decision-Making Framework: The five Fs—Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, and Finance—that guide Brit's decisions in life and business. Living Generously: Insights on why generosity is a discipline that needs to be developed early in life. Work-Life Balance Myth: Why Britt believes true work-life balance doesn't exist but living a life of purpose and passion does. Britt Harris's Words of Wisdom: Life's true purpose lies in pursuing significance over success by living generously, staying grounded in faith, and impacting others through leadership and mentorship. His philosophy centers on balancing faith, family, and purpose to create a meaningful legacy. Connect with Britt Harris: Email Britt The Titans of Investing Connect with The Wow Factor: WOW Factor Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook X (formerly Twitter)
Freelancing can be an exhilarating journey — building a business from scratch, gaining financial freedom, and securing prestigious clients. But what happens when the work that once lit you up begins to feel hollow? If you've ever wondered if there's more to your career than just success, this episode is for you. In today's show, we explore the concept of “Halftime,” a mid-career pivot that shifts your focus from external achievements to deeper personal fulfillment and significance. Drawing from personal experiences and the transformative lessons of Bob Buford's book Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, this episode invites you to rethink your path and take actionable steps toward a more meaningful second act. What You'll Learn The concept of Halftime and why it's a proactive, purposeful pivot—not a reactive crisis. How to identify the signs that you're ready for a career transition. Strategies to realign your work with your core values and personal goals. Practical ways to leverage your existing skills and experience to build a meaningful legacy. Key Insights and Takeaways Why Halftime Matters for Freelancers As a solo professional, you don't have a corporate roadmap for navigating career transitions. The freedom to chart your own course is both a burden and a gift. Halftime provides a framework to help you pause, reflect, and realign your business and life in a way that serves your higher purpose. Recognizing the Need for Change Do any of these resonate with you? You've achieved financial milestones but feel unfulfilled. Burnout or fatigue has crept in, leaving you questioning the purpose behind your work. The creative spark that once energized you has faded. These are common signals that it's time to pivot toward significance. The Pillars of a Successful Halftime Journey 1. Success Without Significance is Hollow Many freelancers measure success by income, clients, or accolades. But these metrics alone often lead to burnout and dissatisfaction. Reflect on moments in your career that felt truly meaningful. What made them stand out? Practical steps: Revisit your core values and align them with your business goals. Conduct a career audit to identify areas of fulfillment and disconnect. 2. Build on Your Foundation to Create Your Legacy Halftime isn't about starting over; it's about using your experience and skills as a launchpad for the next chapter. What does legacy mean to you? It could be as simple as meaningful client work or as ambitious as creating a program that outlasts you. Envision your ideal second act. What kind of work excites you? How can you structure your career to reflect your values? 3. Embrace Experimentation and Small, Purposeful Steps Transitioning doesn't require a drastic overhaul. Start with small shifts: Say yes to projects that align with your values. Begin phasing out work that drains you. Introduce joy and creativity back into your routine with passion projects. Create margin in your schedule for reflection and exploration. Actionable Exercises Identify Your Big Why Ask yourself: What matters most to me at this stage of my life and career? Write down 3-5 values that guide your decisions and revisit them regularly. Conduct a Legacy Audit Reflect on your career and identify moments of significance. Ask: How can I create more opportunities for this kind of work? Try the “Joy Alignment Check” List current clients or projects. Which ones energize you? Which ones drain you? Take one small action this week to bring more joy into your work. Draft Your Legacy Statement Example: “In the next 10 years, I want to be known for helping [audience] achieve [outcome] through [method].” Use this statement as a guidepost for decisions moving forward. Listener Challenge This week, carve out 30 minutes for a personal “vision session.” Ask yourself: What would my career look like if it fully aligned with my values? What small changes can I start making now to move closer to that vision? Memorable Soundbites “Success without significance is ultimately unfulfilling.” “Your first half built the foundation; your second half builds the legacy.” “This isn't about starting over—it's about leveraging everything you've built in a more meaningful way.” Join Me for a Transformative Coaching Experience If today's episode resonated with you, I have an invitation. Next month, I'm hosting an 8-week small-group coaching program designed for freelancers and solo professionals ready to embrace their Halftime journey. We're going to work together over the course of 8 weeks to write a new story for yourself — one that's unique to you and will enable you to navigate through this fog of doubt and overwhelm. I'll provide a supportive environment where you can engage deeply with your professional challenges. Together, we'll tackle tough questions that will help you discover the answers you need to confidently navigate your future. This journey could very well be the catalyst for that profound transformation, helping you navigate through uncertainty with newfound clarity and confidence. The program is intentionally small and deeply personal. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and ready to explore your next act, email me [] with “CLARITY” in the subject line. I'll reply with all the details.
What does it mean to live a life of true significance? In this episode of Dream Catchers, Jerome Myers, and Lloyd Reeb explore how to shift from chasing career success to building a purpose-driven life. With over 25,000 hours of coaching experience, Lloyd shares practical steps to "get clear, get free, and get going" in your journey. Listeners will learn to balance time, energy, and wealth, build a family legacy, and mentor the next generation. If you've ever asked yourself, "Is there more to life than this?" this episode is for you. Lloyd Reeb challenges you to redefine success and shows how living with intention can transform your life and legacy. [00:00 - 06:45] Introduction & Lloyd Reeb's Coaching Journey Jerome introduces Lloyd Reeb, highlighting his 25,000+ hours of coaching experience Discuss gaining clarity in life with Lloyd's process: "Get clear, get free, and get going" It is important to create a margin in life to explore purpose and take action [06:46 - 16:59] The Halftime Institute: From Success to Significance The Halftime Institute, co-founded by Lloyd and Bob Buford, helps people shift from career focus to life purpose How midlife prompts reflection on whether there's more to life than career success Transitioning to becoming the "Chief Life Officer" and creating impact in the second half of life [17:00 - 27:52] Building Financial Freedom & Family Legacy Lloyd shares insights on financial freedom and the importance of capping lifestyle to focus on purpose Examples of how limiting lifestyle leads to more joy and opportunities for contribution Strategies for building a family enterprise that generates wealth while blessing others [27:53 - 41:13] Mentoring the Next Generation Lloyd discusses the fulfillment of investing in the next generation through mentorship The concept of Ardent Mentoring, where seasoned leaders guide young social entrepreneurs Mentoring is a way to invest time and wisdom in others for a lasting impact [41:14 - 52:37] Intentional Leadership & Closing Thoughts The necessity of intentional leadership in building a thriving family and life Setting lifestyle limits, teaching kids about money, and fostering purpose in family life Final thoughts on becoming your "Chief Life Officer" with long-term personal metrics and a life mission Key Quotes: "Money is a terrible master but a great servant." - Lloyd Reeb "Building a career is one thing; building a life is far more intimate, complex, and rewarding." - Lloyd Reeb Connect with Lloyd! Website: https://halftimeinstitute.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydreeb/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes. Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send me a Text Message!Bob Buford talks about one of the most significant questions anyone ever asked him. The question was, "What's in your box?" It was a question asked in the midst of some life-coaching and the purpose of the question was to bring about a discussion of the central purpose of Bob's life. The consultant finally said to him, "Bob, you have to be real clear on this, real clear on the central purpose of your life. I've talked with you long enough to know that it's one of two things: It's either money or it's Jesus." And then he asked him, "What's in the box?"The story God has prepared for us will not be written if we don't put Jesus in our box. What's in your box?
You've probably heard that you should achieve balance in your life. Perhaps you've heard the old saying that “No one ever said on their death-bed that they wish they had spent more time at the office.” Maybe you've read the popular Christian book “Half-Time” by Bob Buford, in which he said you should reach a place in your career in which you pivot from “success to significance.” My guest today, David Bahnsen, doesn't think much of this conventional wisdom. He says it's not biblical, it won't lead to joy in life, and it inadvertently perpetuates many of the problems of modern and post-modern life. He's written a new book about these ideas called “Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life.” We discuss this book on today's program. A quick note about David himself. He is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm with offices in California, New York, and elsewhere around the country. His firm manages $5 billion in client assets. He has also written other books, including “Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It.” His new book is “Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life.” And, as you just heard, it's a book I heartily recommend. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database, technical, editorial, and other support from Casey Sudduth, Stephen duBarry, Christina Darnell, and Kim Roberts. I hope you'll join me and Natasha Cowden for our roundup of the stories we've been working on this week here at MinistryWatch. Until then, may God bless you.
Guest Bios Show Transcript Everything rises or falls on leadership. Ever heard that line? Think about what it means when applied to a pastor's role in a church. What about the priesthood of all believers? And where is Jesus in that equation? In this edition of The Roys Report, veteran church planter and pastor, Lance Ford, challenges popular views of leadership, showing how they're the opposite of what Scripture teaches. In the Body of Christ, the pastor is not the head; Jesus is! In 2012, Lance Ford's landmark work UnLeader exposed how unbiblical models of leadership have become an obsession in the church. Now The Atlas Factor, which is about shifting leadership onto the shoulders of Jesus, serves as a sequel to that book. One of the most eye-opening truths of The Atlas Factor is that leadership, when presented as a key to organizational success, is a relatively new concept. The multi-billion-dollar industry built around teaching and training people in leadership—in both the corporate world and the church—has emerged only within the past 40 to 50 years. And this model of leadership didn't come from Scripture; it came from the world. Lance was featured in a recent podcast with his message from the Restore Conference titled, “It's the System, Stupid.” If you caught that message, then you heard a preview of what Lance and Julie delve into in-depth in this podcast. Lance's prophetic message is a clarion call to the church to return to Jesus' way of doing things—or continue to face disastrous consequences. Guests Lance Ford Lance Ford is an author, church planter, coach, and consultant who has designed unique training systems currently being used by networks, seminaries, and leaders throughout the world. He has written several books including The Atlas Factor, UnLeader, The Missional Quest, and The Starfish and the Spirit. Lance holds a master's degree in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. Learn more at LanceFordBooks.com. Show Transcript SPEAKERSLANCE FORD, Julie Roys Julie Roys 00:04Everything rises or falls on leadership. Ever heard that line? Certainly, great leaders can make a big difference in the success of an organization. But think about what that line applied to the church really means. Does everything rise or fall on the pastor? What about the priesthood of all believers? What about the body of Christ, where each member plays a vital role? And most importantly, what about Jesus? Welcome to The Roys Report, a podcast dedicated to reporting the truth and restoring the church. I’m Julie Roys, and joining me today is Lance Ford, who spent decades planting and pastoring churches. And recently we published his talk from the RESTORE conference where he argued that so many of the scandals and issues that we see in the church today stem from our toxic model of leadership. Well, today you’re in for a treat, because Lance is joining me to discuss his new book, The Atlas Factor. And this book eviscerates the conventional wisdom that leadership is everything. In fact, one of the most eye-opening things I learned in this book is that leadership is a relatively new concept. Sure, there have always been people who lead and manage organizations. But leadership as this thing that’s crucial to the success of organizations is relatively new. And certainly, the industry that’s been built around teaching and training people in leadership in both the corporate world and the church is super new, like within the past 40 to 50 years. But I think the pressing question, especially in the church concerns whether these notions of leadership we’re training pastors to follow are actually biblical. And if they’re not, what’s the alternative? We’ll dig into those questions in just a minute. 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Julie Roys 02:49 Well, again, joining me is Lance Ford, a church planter, coach, and consultant who spent decades pastoring and planting churches. And out of that experience and biblical study, he’s designed unique training systems that are being used by seminaries, church networks, and leaders throughout the world. Lance is also the author of several books, including one of my favorites called Unleader. This book exposes the obsession in the church to unbiblical models of leadership. It’s fantastic and eye opening. And Lance’s latest book, The Atlas Factor, is essentially a sequel to Unleader, and it’s quickly become one of my favorites as well. So, Lance, thanks so much for joining me. I’m really, really looking forward to our discussion. LANCE FORD 03:29 It’s always one of my favorite things to do is visit with you, Julie. Julie Roys 03:32 I’m glad to hear that. And I should mention that you also are a recent addition to The Roys Report board. So, we’re pretty excited about that. But I know you spoke at RESTORE and I heard from so so many people, but our board as well, just saying, hey, we need to get this guy on our board. So just really, really glad for all the wisdom that you’re going to bring to the board. So, thanks for being willing to do that. LANCE FORD 03:55 Well, it’s a huge honor to be invited to be a part of y’all. The boardroom didn’t get smarter because I showed up it probably got a little dumber When I joined. Julie Roys 04:04 I do not believe that. But as I mentioned, you spoke at RESTORE and gave a great talk on toxic leadership and our obsession with it and probably had the best line of the entire conference I have to say, which became the title of the podcast that we put out with your talk, which is, It’s the System, Stupid! Just briefly for those who didn’t hear your talk, which if you didn’t hear Lance’s talk, it’s the System, Stupid!, I think it was like back in mid-December, we published that. Go back and listen to his talk. It is so so good. But talk about what you meant by that, that it’s the system stupid. LANCE FORD 04:41 I think probably Julie one day I was probably somewhere along the midst of listening to The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast, and I was just thinking, they just keep talking about symptoms, symptoms. They never get to the solution, and I just said it out loud. It’s the system stupid. And it reminded me, James Carville’s deal with Clinton. It’s the economy stupid. So that’s kind of where that came from is that all these problems that we have are downstream from a messed-up system. And you can’t just deal with the symptoms and try to throw drugs at the symptoms. You have to bandage the wounds, pouring the oil on the wine, that’s necessary to say the least. Well, let’s do some preventative medicine. Let’s go back to the headwaters of this thing and try to nip some of this stuff in the bud. And it just seems that the answer almost every time, especially internally, from the groups that are in the midst of these falls and these breakdowns in leadership, usually their answer is, well, we just need better accountability. But it’s the same type of what they call accountability. So rare is it that when you hear a group say, well, we need new leadership, they don’t mean they need new leadership systems. They mean, we need a new hero leader. Julie Roys 06:05 Yeah. Oh, exactly. I mean, I remember when Rick Warren was stepping down. And of course, there’s all sorts of issues with Andy Wood, who was picked as his successor. And we’ve published many articles on how he apparently is a horribly abusive leader. But he’s now in that position. And when I heard the language, though, it was like we need to find a successor for Rick. And I thought, really, who can be the successor to Rick Warren, and who is capable of being in a position over so many churches and having so many people following you? And I sit there and wonder, because there’s this idea that there’s going to be this really good, noble, full of integrity leader that can handle those kinds of pressures. And I sit there, and I look at that, and I’m like, I don’t know that I can handle that. That’s an awful lot to shoulder. And I think that really is at the root of what you’re talking about in this book, The Atlas Factor. The metaphor is great of you know, Atlas with the weight of the world on his shoulders. But essentially, that’s what we’ve set up leaders to be, to be Atlas, to do the impossible, and then we’re surprised when they fail. Here’s a quote that’s very early in your book from the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, they’re irrefutable. LANCE FORD 07:15 Be careful, Julie. Julie Roys 07:17 But the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is this quote from LeRoy Eims, “a leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees further than others see, and who sees before others do.” And then there’s the quote that I said at the beginning of the podcast, that “everything rises or falls on leadership.” It’s almost like we have made these men into gods; talk about that whole dynamic and what it’s doing to pastors. LANCE FORD 07:47 The thing about the typical the prevailing leadership system in the overwhelming majority of churches today, it puts a weight up on the senior, and I might as well just say senior guy, cuz 99% of them are guys. But there are a few women in senior leadership positions, but just the job description, and then even the unwritten expectations that are placed upon them. I know I was a pastor for well over 20 years and was a church planter and a senior pastor for 10 years. So, if you just look at the job description, you’re basically the CEO. In fact, some of them call themselves CEOs, you’re the face of the church, the organization, you’re the top fundraiser, you are the top theologian, you’re supposed to be a marriage expert, a family expert, a child rearer. I mean, just go on and on and by the way, you need to give 45 to 50 fantastic talks a year too. No one’s built for that. And certainly when you go to the New Testament of any description of any type of leadership in the church, you don’t see that. In fact, Paul mentioned several times that he wasn’t even a good speaker. So, it’s a burden. And so that created the metaphor for The Atlas Factor for the book. It’s the weight of the world. It’s like Atlas, and a lot of people look at Atlas and they go, he was this hero. No, that was a punishment, Zeus gave him the punishment of having to hold the weight of the world on his shoulders. It’s out of order. It’s a misalignment. So, a lot of these pastors are victims too; Even the ones that don’t abuse, they’re being abused by this system of expectations, this fault system of leadership as it’s been cast upon them. And then of course, the ones as you said, that are narcissistic, have the tendencies, then they take that power, and then they become the abusers. And basically, then they take that weight, and they place it up on the shoulders of their staff or the volunteers and church members, and then they crush others with that weight. Julie Roys 09:49 I have heard that so much from these churches where there is this big celebrity pastor, and they have to put on the big show and it’s really impossible to do. I mean, I have I always said, When my husband and I used to be youth pastors and we always said, The World entertains better than we do. So, if you want to be entertained, like go see a movie, go to all those things, but in the church, we’re gonna focus on worship and prayer and discipleship and Bible study. That’s what we do. But I think we’ve gotten away from that. And we’ve certainly gotten to this model where man we have to put on the show every week, and it’s crushing. And the staffs are getting crushed too. You quote this in your book that there’s a 2021 Barna study, 38% of pastors say they’ve considered quitting within the past year. And then if you look at pastors who are just 45 or younger, that jumps to 46%. So, I mean, if this plays out, we’re looking at a crisis in the church, we’re not going to have pastors willing to take these jobs. LANCE FORD 10:45 Yeah well, there’s some stats that came out, I forget if it was Barna or who it was a couple of weeks ago. But it said that right now, currently, between four and 5000 pastors a month, are leaving the ministry. So you’re talking about a huge under the watermark in the boat of the church right now. So not only are people leaving the church, but you’ve got pastors leaving the church. So, it is a crisis, as you said. Julie Roys 11:09 Although, I have to say at the same time, like I’m in this small house church, and he said recently, if we get a pastor, I’m gone. I’m gone. I mean, I think we’re a unique group, because there’s some pretty highly competent, mature Christians in there. So, you kind of have more leaders than you know what to do with. So, God help the pastor that would come in and try to pastor that. But yeah, I think there is sort of a suspicion about pastors. But really, because I think exactly what you’re talking about in this book is that we have merged this idea of leadership that really is worldly based with, we’ve kind of baptized it in Christian lingo. So that now so many people think that leadership, the way it’s being taught, you know, by people who claim they’re Christian, so that, you know, this must be biblical, is biblical. But leadership, it’s not really talked about very much in Scripture is it? LANCE FORD 12:03 It’s not that there’s not leaders in Scripture, there’s leaders all throughout Scripture, but the leadership system as we know it today, in fact, leader or leadership is not even mentioned. It’s like, a half a dozen times in the entire New Testament. And it’s not spoken favorably, most of those times. But if you really get down to it, and I do try to make a delineation between attorney leader in leadership, because it’s become such a in our nomenclature today, but it’s a real new term. I’ve said that before some well-known authors that immediately react, and just like push back. Okay, first off, definitely, there’s been leadership forever. And it’s been studied. I mean, the Chinese going back to the 1300s. I mean, you can look at Plato and Machiavelli and others that studied leadership, but not leadership as we know it today. And what got me on this was just doing some research on it. And I just got curious one day and thought, Well, I’m gonna look up the word leadership. And I went to my old 1955 Oxford Dictionary, which is probably the best because it gives the evolution of words. And it wasn’t even defined there. I couldn’t even find the term and a definition, I finally found at one time in about a seven- or eight-word definition for the word leader, but then it didn’t even define leadership. That pushed me back further, you start reverse engineering, you know, how you are doing research, and I found the 1915 Webster dictionary. The word leadership was not even in there. And that really took me down a rabbit hole of finding out after just doing a couple of years of research, in searching even secular scholars that had done research on the word leadership and come to find out you couldn’t even find the word leadership until the mid-19th century. So, you’re not finding publications anywhere that mentioned it until the early 1900s. Even the term. Now the reason I say that, and it should stand out to us as a stark contrast, because leadership is an $87 billion dollar industry today. 87 billion, I mean, that’s more than entertainment, media and everything put together. So, it’s a huge thing that’s evolved over the last 100 years. And it didn’t even really start entering in the church, which is a gigantic thing in the church now, it didn’t even start entering into the church until I would say the 1970s. Because you can’t even find a dozen books with the term leadership in the title, even in the 1960s. So, it’s a really new thing. And now, and I say it as its defined, because you could interchange the word management and you’d be just fine because that’s really what it is. It’s management theory. It goes back to Peter Drucker 1966, his famous book, The Effective Executive. There were some significant church growth leaders took that book, they parlayed it into the Church Growth Movement because some leaders such as Robert Schuller, for instance, with Crystal Cathedral, Robert Schuller doesn’t get enough if you want to call it credit or blame for really being the biggest shaper of what we have today. And my research bears this out. You can track Bill Hybels in Willow Creek, they go right back to Schuler, although they scrubbed a lot of that from their history, because Schuler became so controversial that they just didn’t want to be associated with him. Rick Warren was a disciple of Schuler. Schuler was a disciple of Norman Vincent Peale. That’s where he got all of his positive thinking and everything. But then all of them went to Peter Drucker to get the management systems. And then Bob Buford, who created Leadership Network, which a lot of people, the listeners would say, I’ve never heard of a guy named Bob Buford. Well, he was way behind the scenes. But he was hugely shaping of what we have today with Leadership Network and funded and raised up and platformed and helped develop a lot of those leaders such as Hybels and Warren and others. And then a lot of the newer leaders that lead these prevailing, what I call Neo attractional churches today, their heritage, the family tree goes straight back to Peter Drucker and these management systems. And these management systems just conflict with what Jesus said Matthew 20, of the Gentiles, or the world systems; it’s a metaphor, he where if he was in the Old Testament would have said, The Babylonians or the Egyptians. But when he says the Gentiles practice dominating one another, or lorded over one another, it will not be this way among you. But the first will be last, the greatest will be the servant, which basically was pushing back against power, and against dominating one another in any system in his kingdom. But that’s the very thing that we have today. And it goes right back to management systems that we imported straight into the church. Julie Roys 17:06 And you alluded to this, that we don’t see lead or leader much in Scripture. You write, and this was in Unleader as well, and this just blew me away, that we see the word disciple 260 times, as opposed to leader. Leader, I think is mentioned like seven times. So, it’s a 37:1 ratio. We used to think of the pastor as the shepherd. Even when I was a kid, that was really the prevailing metaphor was that our pastor was the shepherd, that changed. And I remember even when I was at Willow Creek because my husband and I spent several years there. And I just remember Hybels talking about how they had found shepherds to do the shepherding within the church, because he didn’t do it. It was kind of like, yeah, they have been put in as pastors, but they’re really more Shepherd. So, we’re putting them over here to let them Shepherd. Meanwhile, I’ll do the pastor thing, which is being the great orator and charismatic leader, and all that. And that became our model for pastor and then of course, Bill Hybels brought in so many worldly leadership. In fact, if you go and read about the Global Leadership Summit, like I’ve read some of the articles that were published in secular publications saying, Man, this is like the best business school that’s out there, like, I know, it’s at a church, but this is like, this is a great business school. Everybody in business, whether you’re a Christian or not, whatever you profess, just go to this really good. And we love that as Christians, because we constantly were seeking the world’s affirmation, which is really sad. Like we wanted that credibility in the church. So again, you’re putting language into things I felt for so long, and that the research in your book, you even go back farther, and I found some of this stuff that gave birth to our modern leadership movement was fascinating. And you start with 1840s, 1900, around there with this thing called Great Man theory. Describe what this is, and how it’s impacted our view of leadership today. LANCE FORD 19:01 Great Man theory was the prevailing ideology of where great leaders came from. That was the term that they used. And so, when you go back and you look at even, I was able to even trace back and find some of the speaking topics for some conventions, conferences that were taking place back in the 1920s and 1930s. And so Great Man theory was basically the idea that leaders are born, they’re not made. And so, you’re gonna think about Teddy Roosevelt, you’re gonna think about Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon, people like this, that just have this ability to lead, and you can’t make it. So that that would that would mean there’s a real limitation if you don’t happen to have a great man walk into the room, you know. So, then they started studying the traits of the great man and that about 20 years after Great Man theory was the prevailing theory. Then by the 1930s, 1940s was what was called Trait Theory, and they basically were studying the traits of the great man and saying, Well, maybe it’s possible that we can teach these traits, we can mimic these traits, and we can actually make great leaders. That’s how it started evolving. Then there became for a while it became what was called Group theory, which they said, well, leadership really is an effect upon a group of people. They actually started getting a little closer to what was right about what I would call leadership, that leadership is a fruit product. It’s not a position, I would say a faithfully following Jesus as a servant. But then they moved away from the group theory, and that really went back into a person at the top. And then Management theory, by the 1950s, to corporate America, and the Industrial Revolution had matured and was getting old by that time. By that time, it really became Management theory. And then we replaced it with the word leadership. And like you said, earlier, Julie, I was just reflecting a while back and thinking, you know, when I was growing up, if you walked into a Denny’s, there were no Starbucks back then. So, if you walk through a breakfast place, and let’s say that there was and we used to have in small towns, they would call it the Ministerial Alliance. And pastors of local churches that actually liked each other, and they get together about once a month. So if you were to see a group of those guys sitting around, have a breakfast together, I say, 1980. I’ll guarantee you; the word leader and leadership would not even been uttered at that table while they’re having breakfast. It wouldn’t even come into their mind. They might have called themselves pastors or shepherds, they probably call themselves ministers. And certainly, the people from the local community sitting around would look over and said, Oh, yeah, that’s the ministers. They wouldn’t say that’s the leaders. That’s the leaders of the faith community. It just wasn’t in their thinking, right? Because the word Minister means servant, but it’s washed out today. And so, I mean, who wants to be a servant? You want to be a leader. This was the problem with the disciples of Jesus, and they watched him be a servant, and he still had to, you know, thump upside of the head, more than one occasion. Julie Roys 22:20 I want to read a section of your book because I think it really crystallizes the moment that we’re living in right now. You write, “The industrial leadership approach to church leadership caused us to abandon the understanding of the church as a body and turn to a view of the church as a machine. Our language and titles changed as we veered away from the code of the New Testament in Jesus. It became normal to hear terms and titles such as strategic initiative, ROI, return on investment scale, engineering, management, leader, executive, superior, replace biblical language, such as steward, disciple, co-laborers, servant, minister, elder, brothers and sisters, et cetera. Noncompetes, and NDAs, and HR became leverage points in place of loving your brother, blessing those you believed were your enemy and letting your Yes be Yes and your No be No.” Bingo. Right there. I mean, I talk a lot about the Evangelical industrial complex. And of course, that gets into the money and everything that’s involved. But it’s also once you become a corporation, you’ve got to manage that image. And that is the situation that we’re in. I’m guessing some people who have been really, really schooled in this, because I mean, leadership is everywhere, right? I mean, from the time kids are like teenagers, even maybe younger, in our church, we’re training them to be leaders. But it does beg the question, and I’m sure people are wondering right now is if everything doesn’t rise or fall on leadership, and what does it rise or fall on? LANCE FORD 23:47 I believe it rises or falls on the headship of Jesus. And I believe that’s where we land on the problem of what’s happened in the church. That’s the other part of the metaphor for this book, The Atlas Factor was. I had written something one day, about three years ago on Facebook or X, it was Twitter then; we had the pretty little blue bird. But I just said something about leadership in the church being misaligned with the headship of Jesus, and the body. Had a buddy that reposted that and then his chiropractor made a comment. And he said, Yeah, that’s like subluxation with the C-1 and the C-2 vertebra in the body. Then he said something that really got my attention. He said, Yeah, when you have a problem with the Atlas vertebra, and the Axis vertebra, it misaligns the body with the head. And I was like, Whoa, that really got my attention because I’ve been playing around with this Atlas metaphor before. And little did I know, and you know, this is as a journalist and a researcher, then it sends me down into this wormhole. I ended up reading three or four books in chiropractic. Julie Roys 24:57 You sound like my husband. My husband would do that. Give me the Cliff Notes honey. LANCE FORD 25:02 My wife’s like land it, land it. Yeah, but it was fascinating Julie because he said C-1, the first vertebra is called the Atlas. So, in fact, this particular doctor had written a little book, a real tiny little pamphlet size book called, It Just Makes Sense. Well come to find out there’s a certain amount of chiropractors, it’s a small percentage of chiropractors that just practice, they call it upper cervical care. And so, they only focus on the two top vertebra, because they’re convinced that if you line those up, everything below is going to come in order and align. In fact, they’ve got some pretty large claims of incredible maladies that get healed and come into order when the body, the neurological system starts functioning like it should. In fact, my buddy that had posted this, his chiropractor, so my buddy has a very rare form of cancer. And I forget what it’s called, but it should not kill him. But he’s had it for several years. And so, he’s always having to watch his T counts and everything. And under Dr. Weller’s care, his numbers have totally come in order. And that’s been going on for about four or five years now. So, it’s really amazing. So, one of the quotes that he said, and I did quote it in Atlas, so that Atlas vertebra, that’s where the brain stem sits into. So, he’s talking about the relationship between the head and the body. And he says, there’s that extra something inside each and every one of us that gives life; the inborn, innate intelligence knows what to do and how to do it. The intelligence that came from our Creator travels in and through your nervous system, which is commonly referred to as the neurological system. Neuro logic or intelligence within the nerve, the neurological communication between the brain and the body through the brainstem is imperative for allowing the body the best ability to function at its optimum. We believe that the body does not need any assistance, just no interference in its functioning. When you apply that to what Paul said about the body of Christ, and the relationship to the head, which he really goes in depth in Ephesians 4, he mentioned the other places, but in Ephesians 4, which Ephesians. The whole book of Ephesians is scholars say this is the book for the church. And it’s not a book about leadership. Ephesians 4 is not text about leaders, it’s about the body, it’s a text, read to the body, corporately, it’s talking about the body when he says the apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, and teacher – that’s within the body. These are not professional positions. And I would say, and I know you would agree, Julie, that your house church, you guys already have at least one, you have multiple pastors there already. So, you don’t need some pro that comes in leveraging authority and power. They’re gifted. So, the body of Christ is already gifted in these functions. But the problem is, is when humans try to occupy the place of headship and playing Atlas, then it creates a disjointedness, between the Atlas vertebra and the rest of the body. And so, what happens is, we get paralyzed, we can’t move. We get all these maladies in these atrophy that sets in below the neck because somebody else has stepped in and cause misalignment with our true head Jesus. And so, I really believe that the first job of a church leader, or a pastor that wants to try to change is it’s kind of what Dr. Eddie Weller said is that we need to eliminate interference between Jesus in the body. And usually, it’s our system of leadership that’s causing the interference, and is bringing that paralysis and those maladies that go along the neckline. Julie Roys 28:54 That’s so interesting. As you’re saying this, I’m beginning to get an image in my head of a body trying to function with just the brain. Right? And the rest of the body being literally paralyzed or just limp and not able to move. And I think about that in the church because we have made these guys at the head who communicate truth to us. I mean, most of the people come into our churches right now, they don’t know how to read the scripture for themselves and listen to the Holy Spirit themselves. They need that pastor to interpret for them what’s going on, which is scary. I remember going to one of these, you know, video, Pastor churches, and I’m like, and it had a celebrity pastor who was in from, you know, states away, who was preaching to them, telling them what to do. And I thought to myself, that guy who was preaching, nothing he said was heretical; however, he was not explicating scripture right. He was making it say things it didn’t say, and it scared me because I thought, that guy anything he says will get swallowed by this mass of people, because they don’t know they are not equipped. They are not connected to the head. They’re connected to the pastor, right? Who really functions in a godlike way with so many of these people? And I think that’s why when you see one of these falls, you see, just huge disillusionment. You know, for a lot of us, it’s been hurtful. It’s been disillusioning. Yes. But not to that foundational level, because my pastor was never my God. He was always just a man. Right? That’s all he was. And so yeah, we’d have lost that idea that really, it’s a functioning body, and all the members have to be functioning for this thing to work. And the guy at the top is not the pastor. It’s Jesus Himself, which is a radical idea, the biblical idea. LANCE FORD 30:43 You know, the word radical and radish have the same root. Radical literally means root. So, it’s funny how that when you talk about people that are radicals, man, they’re so radical. That’s usually the people that have gone back to the roots of things that we call the radicals. It was like the hippies back in the 70s, they were reading Mother Earth News, you know, and they’re, you know, got their gardens out the backyard, and they’re doing all this stuff, you know, are they radical? No, they’re doing what people have done for thousands of years. So sometimes that’s the hint that the people that we call the radicals may just be the ones that have tapped back into something that’s at the root of our beginnings as the church. And so that’s one of the things that when you get to this misalignment of the body, the real job description of a pastor or if you believe in those FIFO gifts, the apostle, prophet, Pastor, shepherd, and evangelists and teacher, their job description, Paul says, is to equip or resource and train and supply the saints for the work of ministry. So, it’s not to do everything, it’s not to be the chief speaker to be the end all. Really your job there, when you wake up in the morning, I don’t care what your title is, if you’re on staff at a church, no matter what your rank is, first thing you wake up in the morning and think what I need to do is how can I best resource and equip and serve the people that are around me? So, during your day, you shouldn’t be telling people what to do, you should be asking people, how can I help you? How can I serve you? What do you need youth pastor? How can I help you today to fulfill your calling? But that’s not the way it is. I mean, it’s usually everybody’s here to serve my needs. That’s leadership. That’s the system. Julie Roys 32:37 I mean, we have a professional pastorate. So, we pay for you to do things for us. LANCE FORD 32:42 You’re a vendor of religious goods and services, and I’m a consumer. So, give it up. Julie Roys 32:48 Exactly. And that’s where I don’t put all the blame on the guy at the top. It’s what we’ve allowed as consumers. It’s what we’ve allowed as the body that is not doing what the Bereans did, and going back and saying, is what they’re teaching us right now, is this biblical, or is it not? LANCE FORD 33:03 One of the things I thought about is you look at iteration or a church says today, most people are biblically illiterate. We don’t expect them to read their Bibles. We don’t. I mean, that’s why we project every scripture on screen. We don’t expect people even to bring a Bible. When you and I were growing up. I mean, people were bringing a Bible to church. I grew up spent a lot of time in the Baptist Church. every other weekend, the whole family would load up and we go spend the weekend with my grandparents about an hour away. They were Nazarene. They were in a little Nazarene church. And so, I literally spent half my time in a Nazarene church. So, I got a lot of Nazarene in me. And that little church of about 60 people and 55 of them were my kinfolks. I mean, you talk about a pastor not having a chance. Stay in line buddy because the Browns and the Fords will kick you to the curb. Anyway, it was a sweet fellowship and all my great aunts and great uncles and everything, They had the little board on the side of the pulpit that told the attendance from the week before, it told the offering. And I’m not making this up, even had a place it said Bibles present, you know, which was always funny to me, because I’ve looked back, and I thought they were trying to make a point. And those folks knew their scriptures. I mean, they knew the Bible, and they may have been misapplying it, but they still knew the Scriptures. And we just don’t have that today. We really have dumbed people down. And that’s part of the entertainment and this all comes from the secret church evolvement but if you go into the prevailing church today, if you go anywhere on a Sunday morning, most of the churches especially of any size you walk in, you don’t even know what denomination you’re in because most of them are singing the same songs. And the style is the same you’re going to go into a dark room. The ceiling is going to be black. The stage is going to be well lit depending on how much money and resource they have. It may even have some smoke machines which I call that the Shekindof. Glory, by the way, Julie Roys 35:03 When I see the smoke machine, I am so over the top that I just I cannot I just cannot. And by the way, though, when you talked about Nazarene, this is going to warm the heart of Christine Jones, who’s one of our board members because she’s Nazarene. But I did Bible Quizzing. So, when I heard she was a Nazarene I’m like, Oh, dang! Oh, man! You know, and I am was pretty good Bible quizzer. LANCE FORD 35:27 I bet you were. Julie Roys 35:29 We went to Nationals a couple times. Our Bible Quizzing, my mom was our coach, but I’m telling you, I learned 100 you know, 150 verses every single year I did Bible Quizzing. I mean, that’s how I learned the scripture. But those Nazarenes they memorized the whole book. They memorized the whole thing. LANCE FORD 35:45 I had a niece that does the Bible Quizzing in the Nazarene church, and I don’t ever want to go toe to toe with her. Julie Roys 35:52 But here’s the thing. Like I know Christine to this day says when they say a passage, she’s going over the passage in her mind, because it’s still there, the memory is still there of that passage. And you can’t distort something that people know. But we’re in a situation where people don’t know it., and so it creates just this fertile ground for everything to be messed up, and it’s gotten really messed up. So, you’re talking about realignment, how do we realign? Like in this situation that we’re in, how can we realign because we’ve got some major, major vertebrae out of whack? LANCE FORD 36:24 So, you have to start off not with just looking at and saying, Well, yeah, I gotta choose a different way lady. No, you have to repent. This is an issue of repentance. Because we disobey Jesus and the word disobedient in many places. In fact, Paul uses it when he talks about your disobedience coming into a line. It means to, to hearken to not just to hear, but to listen and obey. We’ve disobeyed Jesus disobeyed Jesus, not only with our systems, but just some of those things that you mentioned, when you read the quote from the book earlier, even our what we call ourselves as leaders is disobedient to Jesus. Jesus could not have been more plain, don’t call yourself Father, don’t call yourself Teacher, don’t call yourself leader, because he says it causes you to lift yourself up above your brothers and sisters. Because he’s trying to create a peer type of a culture, a sibling culture. And this is the nomenclature that you see throughout the New Testament, co-laborer, coworker, fellow worker, is mentioned dozens of times those terms. You never see employee and boss. Because what happens is, that’s a power difference, right? It differentiates between the power, every time those words are mentioned, every time those terms and those rank-based titles are mentioned. So, the first thing a leader has to do is say I have to change the culture, I have to repent. And I have to admit this, and then I have to be willing to start changing the culture. So, I think the first thing that a leader has to do is then move into saying, I’m going to ditch the management systems. And I’m going to try to learn what it would look like if people on our team are able self-manage. And as I’m doing that, not only am I changing my titles, which that’s probably the first thing you need to do, because it will just freak everybody out. But what you do is you change your role. And so, you wake up in the morning and saying, I’m no longer going to act like I am chief, and everybody’s here to serve me. But I’m going to do what Jesus said, I’m gonna become a chief servant. I’m gonna out serve everybody here. And I’m gonna go back to the very thing that Paul said in Ephesians 4. I am going to work myself silly in helping the people around me to fulfill their calling. I’m going to do everything I can to resource them, to equip them, and just watch this rising tide lift all the boats around. So that’s the first moves. And I always say this is when you’re looking at moving from a centralized leadership to a decentralized leadership, you can’t just wipe everything out, because then it’s just chaos and anarchy. So, you have to replace the systems with other processes and agreements. And that’s one of the things I’ve tried to write a lot about, wrote about a lot book called The Starfish in the Spirit. And in this, try to give some processes in some systems and some agreements of how you can rebuild your system into working this way. Because it doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. It’s too enormous of a change to move into it. But it has to be biblical, because that’s where the safety and that’s where the joy is. And this doesn’t mean that everything’s going to be rainbows and unicorns. There’s still stress and hard things and difficulty. I mean, Paul talked about the anxiety he had in the churches, but a lot of that was him trying to straighten stuff like this out. Julie Roys 39:58 The book that I interviewed Scott McKnight and Laura Behringer on, Pivot, you know, is talking a lot about sort of similar things making this pivot from realizing you have a toxic culture. You guys are talking about it from the same idea, but a little different vantage points. And given, you know, he’s more of a theologian, you’re more of a boots on the ground kind of guy. But I think saying a lot of the same things. And one thing I wonder is that we’re often thinking about it in terms of like you said, we’ve got this church that needs to change. I was very interested in church planting in my 20s. And a lot of people would say that a lot of time, it takes way more energy to change an existing church than it does to grow a new one. And it’s just something I’ve been wondering, you know, out of these ashes, because what’s happening in the evangelical church right now, I mean, it is, it’s imploding, which I know is painful for everybody involved in you know, to see these kinds of implosions. But I’ve really been asking myself, Should we be putting energy into changing the existing church, or should we be saying, we just need to close some churches, we need to scrap this model? Because I mean, even so often, when you get rid of like the toxic guy at the top, it’s a toxic system throughout, it is so hard. You have so much inertia, that to change that church is so hard. So, I know you don’t get into this really in your book, but it’s something I’ve been wrestling with. And even wondering once you do start that new thing. How can we do it differently because this is what we’ve seen modeled? Julie Roys 40:02 What you’re touching on there is the whole wineskin issue that Jesus taught. You can’t put new wine in an old wineskin. But can you create a new wineskin for the old wine? Heard a lot of people talk about that. Which yeah, well, maybe you can, I think is very difficult for the reasons you said. Now, two out of the last three houses that my wife and I have lived in, we built ourselves. And when I say that, I mean, we built it ourselves. I didn’t contract it. Our hands, blood and sweat, and skin. And I just kind of grew up with that, my grandpa was a carpenter. So, I kind of grew up with that. LANCE FORD 41:31 We built one house. We didn’t do everything ourselves. But yeah, I thought, general contracting, how hard can that be? LANCE FORD 42:14 Oh yeah, you got that lesson, then, you found out. And you promise, I will never do this again, which I said I would never do it again after the first one. Julie Roys 42:22 Well, no, actually, I said, I learned so much by making so many stupid mistakes in that first one that I want to do it again, so that I can capitalize on the lessons learned. LANCE FORD 42:31 Now that’s good. And it is a fun process. And it was very cathartic. This one that we built was a smaller house. And it was very cathartic. But also, we’ve rehabbed houses. And I would say as hard as it is to build from the ground up, it’s easier than rehabbing a house. Julie Roys 42:47 Cuz you never know what you’re gonna get into. LANCE FORD 42:49 You don’t know what’s behind that wall, you know, and you think that you know, and you peel it back, and you just discover, oh, it’s deeper, and you’re taking it down to the studs, and you get down the studs and go, Oh, the termites were here before I was here, right? All kinds of stuff. So yeah, those issues come into place. I tell you, one of the things that we’ve seen a lot of success, and I say we because I do work with a few others. I’m a part of a team that we do help churches in consulting and coaching. we talk about terms of a parallel track, just trying smaller little projects, and seeing how they go. In fact, several of the largest churches, and we’ve worked with large churches that realize that they just cannot completely turn that thing around. So, what they do is they start investing in different types of church plants, or micro churches, or whatever. And I think their hearts are good and right in that. And so, I’ve got some friends that do lead large mega churches. And I think that they are, some of them have developed some leadership systems that are closest to what I would hope to see. And I think it’s probably about as close as they can get without just killing the thing. LANCE FORD 44:06 Our time is getting short. But there’s one term that I thought was so good when you’re talking about developing a culture of equality, and you talked about this term, I’ve never heard this this term before, but equa-potency, thank you. But yeah, explain what you mean by that, because I thought that was actually a pretty key component to what you’re talking about. LANCE FORD 44:30 What equa-potency basically, is kind of a culture of equals. When you talk about a quality in a leadership system, it freaks a lot of people out because immediately the pushback is somebody has to be in charge. The buck has to stop somewhere. You can’t have equality, everybody’s not equal. You can just look at him. Okay, so let’s start right there. And Paul talks about this in Romans 12. In fact, Romans 12:1-2 you know, we usually start out with be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind right? So that you can prove what is the good, perfect, pleasing will of God. And we usually stop there. And so, people usually read that verse and say, Oh, that’s the verse about not being worldly, you know, don’t drink, don’t chew, don’t run around with girls that do, right? And always blame a woman, right? That was the little saying growing up. But don’t stop there, keep reading the rest of the of the text, because then he’s really going into how gifts that the Lord pours out should be functioning. And so, one of the things that he says he talks about the different gifts, in fact, he talks about people that do have a gift of administration, or what we would call leadership. And he talks about, then he says, but do it with sobriety, be sober, and then he starts talking about don’t look on your own things and be selfish. And he starts going into this whole thing about different people have different measures for their giftings. So, in any room, if you have a sizable room, and you think about just outstanding, let’s say the great men or the great women that are great into gifting or whatever. And you and I, Julie may have a similar gifting. But we can just look like I’ve got a couple of friends that are mentors of mine. And I’m thinking about one in particular. He’s been an incredible mentor in my life. And he and I have similar gifts. Mine, I can’t even touch his abilities in some of this stuff. He is just far out. Well, Paul will call that he has a greater measure of faith. It’s not faith like we think about it all. Oh yeah, he’s confident and all that. No, it’s really the term there, really iterates it’s the ability to use that gift. And some people just have that, have a greater measure. And so, Paul warns them to treat the others as equals. And so, this particular mentor in my life, he’s always treated me that way. And in the first few years, we started working together, man, I mean, there was no way I could touch what he did. But he always encouraged me genuinely, not patronizing me. But really, he just thought you never know when what the Lord wants to say or do is going to come through Lance or Jill or Rob or Steve in the room, just because I’ve got the big platform, I’m speaking as him, I can use any of them. So that’s equa-potency. So, it’s potent. So, when you get a group of people together, and you have an equal atmosphere, not meaning that everybody has the same has equal gifts, but they have equal opportunity. And so that’s really what we’re saying. It’s a culture that everybody is treated as equals to have equal opportunity, even if they don’t have the equal faith in the giftings that they have. Does that make sense? Julie Roys 47:55 Absolutely it does. And as you’re talking about this, we do think of the people that that are incredibly gifted. And we have examples of that in scripture. But we also have probably the greatest leader, or one of the ones that we look to in the Old Testament was Moses, who couldn’t speak, had all sorts of failings. And yet God used him in amazing ways. Because he had that spiritual connection to God. He knew God, and he had a heart after God. And we have majored on the minors, right? We’ve made the gifting so important instead of the heart for God. And there’s so much in your book, we could discuss, and I would love to discuss, you get into how spiritual warfare, how that plays out in this practical steps. And so, I really encourage people, this is going to be our book for this month, for anybody who gives a donation of $30 or more, we’ll get you a copy of The Atlas Factor, just a phenomenal phenomenal book. So, if you want to do that, support our work here at The Roys report, but also get this incredible resource, just go to JULIEROYS.COM/DONATE. And we can get this book in your hands. And I want to get this book as many hands as I can. Because I think it’s a paradigm shift is what you’re talking about. And you’ve been talking about it now for 11 years since you wrote your first one, Unleader. And I think there’s a lot of resistance. But the more and more we see the crash and burns, the more and more we’re going to have to say we’ve got to do it a different way. And so, I feel like you’re very much a prophetic voice when it comes to this issue. Just so grateful for it. So, Lance, thank you. Thank you for taking the time. Thank you for speaking at RESTORE. Thank you for being on our board. Thanks for writing this book, The Atlas Factor. Really awesome. Julie Roys 48:13 Always a joy, Julie, thank you. Julie Roys 49:41 Well, again, that was Lance Ford, an experienced church planter, pastor, consultant, and author of The Atlas Factor, Shifting Leadership Onto the Shoulders of Jesus. And as we mentioned, this book releases this month, and we’re actually giving away copies of The Atlas Factor to anyone who gives a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month. Again, we don’t have any big donors or advertisers almost all the funding for The Roys Report comes from you, the people who care about exposing abuse and corruption in the church and caring for abuse victims. So, if you can please go to JJULIEROYS.COM/DONATE and give what you’re able to this ministry. And when you give, we’ll gladly send you a copy of The Atlas Factor. Also, just a quick reminder to subscribe to The Roys Report on Apple podcast, Google podcasts or Spotify. That way you won’t miss any of these episodes. And while you’re at it, I’d really appreciate it if you’d help us spread the word about the podcast by leaving a review. And then please share the podcast on social media so more people can hear about this great content. Again, thanks so much for joining me. 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John shares some wisdom from Bob Buford's book “Halftime,” drinks sake, celebrates Stacey's 50th Fortnight, enjoys the Grammy's, and reminds us all that like Billy Joel says on his first new song in thirty years, it's never too late to turn the lights back on.
The Business of Meetings – Episode 203 - The Journey of Belonging: An Immigrant's Path to Nine-Figure Success with Dan Berger We are thrilled to engage in a discussion with Dan Berger today! Dan is an industry legend and a true entrepreneur! After a successful exit a few years back, he is now writing a book called The Quest, where he focuses on the theme of belonging. In our conversation today, we dive into Dan's journey, discussing entrepreneurship, the post-sale depression that often happens after selling a business, and the need to belong. We also explore emotional intelligence and how to apply it. Stay tuned for some valuable insights from Dan's experiences. Connect with Eric Rozenberg LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Connect with Dan Berger Website LinkedIn Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford
Daily Quote If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind. (Kahlil Gibran) Poem of the Day Song Emily Bronte Beauty of Words Halftime Bob Buford
#132: Lloyd Reeb is a successful real estate developer, owner of retirement housing, Co-Founder of both the Halftime Institute & Ardent Mentoring.He made a mid-life transition, looking for greater meaning, joy and impact in his second half. To his surprise he discovered that he was not alone in this journey and that many talented leaders are longing for midlife renewal.Lloyd has had the privilege of investing 25 plus years helping leaders plan their second half. He, along with his mentor Bob Buford, helped launch the Halftime Institute, a global team that teach, coach, and connect successful men and women in pursuit of significance.Lloyd has taken the Halftime message around the world: speaking, teaching and coaching individuals through the journey. As a result, he understands the issues that surround your Halftime in a deep and practical way.He is the author of From Success to Significance: When the Pursuit of Success Isn't Enough, which is a road map for this mid-life transition. His book The Second Half: Real stories, Real adventures, Real significance provides compelling evidence that your second half could be the most creative and productive season of your life.Lloyd and his wife, Linda, have written the family-focused relationship series: Halftime for Couples, Finally Connected, andBuilding a Thriving Family.On the show Llyod shares his story of growing up, being a gymnast, building on your strengths, starting in banking then real estate, freedom, meeting Bob Buford, Halftime, low cost probes, success to significance, parenting, knowing your spouses dream, family vision, and much more. For more info on Llyod check out haltimeinstitute.org and ardentmentoring.org as well as social media platforms. Also, if you want to see any of the examples or material Llyod mentioned on family vision, values, or list of characteristics to instill in your children just let me know. Enjoy the show!
In the first part of the four parth Elevate Your Purpose series, Charlie welcomes Davin Salvagno, his longtime friend and the founder of PurposePoint. Davin shares the journey of how PurposePoint evolved from a consulting company to a conceptual flag that brings together speakers, consultants, and authors under a common vision. He reflects on the transformational power of purpose and its impact on his own life. Davin recounts the story of the inaugural Purpose Summit, where he gave the opening keynote. He discusses his life in Michigan, his family, and his career journey from Costco to Macy's and eventually to CVS. Davin emphasizes the importance of finding purpose at work and discusses his book, "Finding Purpose at Work," which explores inspiring purpose stories. The episode also highlights the transformative work of organizations like Life Remodeled, which repurposes and revitalizes Detroit's blighted neighborhoods. Davin's website: https://www.davinsalvagno.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: Finding Purpose at Work by Davin Salvagno - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Purpose-Work-Davin-Salvagno-ebook/dp/B08LFMSM81/ Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford - https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441/ Anything by Ken Blanchard - https://www.blanchard.com/ The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick M. Lencioni - https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/ Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most by Nick Craig - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Purpose-Clarity-Confidence-Matters/dp/031641624X/ To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose by Ron A. Carucci - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660/ Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717/ The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose by Zach Mercurio - https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Leader-Transform-Organization-Authentic/dp/1599328518/ Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More by Mark Batterson - https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192761/ Life Remodeled is a Detroit based organization whose goal is to repurpose vacant properties into one-stop hubs of opportunities for entire families to thrive by filling them with the best and brightest nonprofits. https://liferemodeled.org/ This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1T2U7Q_xQM We hope you enjoy this episode, and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
In the first part of the four parth Elevate Your Purpose series, Charlie welcomes Davin Salvagno, his longtime friend and the founder of PurposePoint. Davin shares the journey of how PurposePoint evolved from a consulting company to a conceptual flag that brings together speakers, consultants, and authors under a common vision. He reflects on the transformational power of purpose and its impact on his own life. Davin recounts the story of the inaugural Purpose Summit, where he gave the opening keynote. He discusses his life in Michigan, his family, and his career journey from Costco to Macy's and eventually to CVS. Davin emphasizes the importance of finding purpose at work and discusses his book, "Finding Purpose at Work," which explores inspiring purpose stories. The episode also highlights the transformative work of organizations like Life Remodeled, which repurposes and revitalizes Detroit's blighted neighborhoods. Davin's website: https://www.davinsalvagno.com/ Books mentioned in this episode: Finding Purpose at Work by Davin Salvagno - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Purpose-Work-Davin-Salvagno-ebook/dp/B08LFMSM81/ Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford - https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441/ Anything by Ken Blanchard - https://www.blanchard.com/ The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick M. Lencioni - https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Health-Everything-Business/dp/0470941529/ Leading from Purpose: Clarity and the Confidence to Act When It Matters Most by Nick Craig - https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Purpose-Clarity-Confidence-Matters/dp/031641624X/ To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose by Ron A. Carucci - https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660/ Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" by Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge - https://www.amazon.com/Helping-People-Win-Work-Philosophy/dp/0137011717/ The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose by Zach Mercurio - https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Leader-Transform-Organization-Authentic/dp/1599328518/ Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More by Mark Batterson - https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192761/ Life Remodeled is a Detroit based organization whose goal is to repurpose vacant properties into one-stop hubs of opportunities for entire families to thrive by filling them with the best and brightest nonprofits. https://liferemodeled.org/ This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q1T2U7Q_xQM We hope you enjoy this episode, and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.
On this informative episode of the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast series, we had the honor of speaking with Rosie Santulli. Rosie has been involved with the Women's Center of Montgomery County for over ten years. The Women's Center of Montgomery County is a domestic violence service near Philadelphia. After a long career as a research scientist in both academia and with Johnson & Johnson, Rosie felt it was time to rediscover herself. She had read a book entitled Half Time by Bob Buford. It focuses on transitioning in the second half of our lives. So, Rosie decided to transition her life from “Success to Significance”. Due to her passion for women's issues, Rosie was drawn to the Women's Center where she became a domestic violence hotline counselor. She soon moved into additional roles including: facilitating support groups, court accompaniment, outreach and education, peer counseling, and serving as a Board of Directors member. And finally, becoming the Co-President of the Women's Center Board. Rosie feels the most gratifying aspect of her volunteer experience at the center is the growth and evolution of survivors who take that difficult first step to contact the center. Rosie is part of a team approach and has benefited from networking with amazing volunteers and staff who are integral in carrying out the mission of the center. The Mission is: Freedom from Domestic Violence and other Forms of Abuse.NOTE: If you want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, email me: BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com Thank you for listening and subscribing to us, Bill Mitchell WhenDatingHurts.com BlendJet • Use my special link: zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts12 to SAVE 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Cure Hydration Try Cure today and feel the difference for yourself! • Use my link: https://zen.ai/WhenDatingHurts1 for 20% OFF your order, coupon activated at check out! Nom Nom Try Nom Nom today, go to trynom.com/whendatinghurtsand GET 50% OFF your first order plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ever wondered about the remarkable journey of Pastor Jeff Cranston? In this captivating episode of the Kitchen Table Theology podcast, host Tiffany Coker delves into his travels, favorite hobbies, and encounters with historical figures. Join the conversation as Jeff shares his calling to ministry and the profound impact of Bob Buford's book Halftime on his life. Explore the importance of strong pulpits and biblical literacy, and discover the influential books and resources that have shaped Jeff's path as a pastor. And don't miss out on his dreams of becoming a firefighter paramedic and an off-the-grid gentleman farmer. Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey through books, travel, ministry, and more with Pastor Jeff Cranston![00:04 - 08:14] An Interview with the Host of Kitchen Table Theology Podcast• Today's special bonus episode features an interview with Pastor Jeff • 42 countries visited, with favorites including the Pacific Northwest of Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK • Hobbies include reading, growing vegetables, riding bike, and history • Called to ministry after leading morning devotions in the high school biology classroom[08:14 - 16:23] Reflection on 24 Years of Ministry • Went to Bible college and then left to become a firefighter paramedic • Met wife who helped him understand the calling to preach • Started as a youth pastor in North Georgia • Advice: if you can do anything else, do it • Biggest challenge: weak pulpits and lack of challenging culture among Christians [16:23 - 19:51] Exploring Biblical Truth with Pastor Jeff Cranston: From Firefighter to Farmer and Everything In Between• Bob Buford's book Halftime was pivotal for Pastor Jeff Cranston • The speaker wanted to be a firefighter paramedic and a cabinet maker. • He also wanted to be an off-the-grid gentleman farmer. Quotes: "The only thing that has kept me in the game numerous times was I went back to the call, and I have a chapter in verse for that out of Jeremiah and Hebrews and Psalms. So I would go back to those verses and say okay, God did. Are you rescinding any of this?" - Pastor Jeff CranstonJoin the ConversationWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check-in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!
Yes! You are in! Thanks for making it in. You ready for some reflection? You called? You sure? This is Tom back at ya...aka...TommyP. As you heard in the last episode, things went dry for me. It happens. It's part of the test. There will be times when things go dry for you too. What happened to the flow? Pause, pray and reflect is what you need to know. So I prayed, and then Casey stepped up. And now Bob Shank comes at me and you get this nugget of wisdom, here you go...Are you called? Are you sure? Many of you don't know. So thank you for tuning in. For those not sure, you are here for a reason. You're listening to this right now for a reason. You have a purpose. Don't let the enemy or others tell you different. How do I know you have a purpose, check Jer 29:11. Yet it is your job to ask. To pray. To tune in. How often do you do that? It should be daily. Every day, you ask God. Every day you check in. Often are flawed human minds complicate things. So we need teachers and mentors that can speak common sense into our lives. The Bible is full of them. There's a reason it's the top published book in the world. Start in Proverbs. Amazing wisdom in that book. My favorite teacher is Jesus. Simply to Matt, Mark, Luke and John. Or if you are visual, I really like the Chosen series. Then you find mentors and teachers that are good with sharing above. I like podcasts like Daily Hope, Unashamed, Dr. Bryan Lorrits, Southwest Church with Ricky Jenkins, Noe Garcia with NPHX, Tim Keller, Francis Chan the list goes on.What about my calling? Oh yeah. Here's another mentor of mine. Bob Shank. He founded something called The Master's Program. I studied under him for 3 years. Bob was mentored by Bob Buford the author of the best selling book Half Time. Both Bob's were mentored by Peter Drucker, the leadership and business legend. Who is quoted in just about every business school in the world. Serious wisdom. So here's a nugget for you shared by Bob...
Are you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Click the link HERE. Going Long Podcast Episode 306: Captain Your Wealth to Accelerate Your Investing Success ( To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. ) In the conversation with today's guest, Marshall Sykes, you'll learn the following: [00:37 - 03:16] Show introduction with comments from Billy. [03:16 - 07:08] Guest introduction and first questions. [07:08 - 12:58] The backstory and decisions made that led Marshall to this point in his journey. [12:58 - 16:53] How living in many different countries has influenced how Marshall operates today. [16:53 - 20:04] How Marshall came to be such a prolific long distance investor, and why and how he chooses to invest in out-of-state market locations. [20:04 - 22:21] Marshall explains all about the difference between landlord friendly States and non-landlord friendly States, and how you can navigate the options to find the market location that is best for you. [22:21 - 26:33] Marshall shares some advice for those of you who may be working a W2 job and dabbling in the Stock Market but are looking to take your first steps into passive investing in Real Assets. Here's what Marshall shared with us during today's conversation: Where in the world Marshall is currently based: Pinehurst, North Carolina. The most positive thing to happen in the past 24 hours: Sitting and enjoying some time with his wife while enjoying Cappuccinos! Favourite city in Europe: Sorento, Italy. A mistake that Marshall would like you to learn from so that you don't have to pay full price: There is no excuse to not invest, so whatever setbacks or life events happen, make sure to stay in the investing game! Book Recommendation: Half Time, by Bob Buford. - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Half-Time-Bob-Buford/dp/0310344441 Be sure to reach out and connect with Marshall Sykes by using the info below: Website: https://capitanoinvestinggroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallsykes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marshall.sykes.9 To see the Video Version of today's conversation just CLICK HERE. How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life. Are you an Accredited Investor that's tired of getting crushed by paying so much in income tax? Find out how we're helping others like you keep Uncle Sam out of your pocket. Go to https://www.firstgencp.com/goinglong Be sure to connect with Billy! He's made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites: Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels
In this episode, Jeff and Tim discuss: Seeing God's hands in the moves of our lives. Making a difference in your lane in your community. Building with a partner and a team to make a bigger impact. The requirement of a balance sheet in stewardship. Key Takeaways: You can use your business platform and social capital that you have to bless those around you intentionally.God doesn't call us to success. He calls us to faithfulness.Impacting neighborhoods is 20+ year of work, not short-term work. You cannot commit short term, you need to follow through with what you say, not turn tail when things get hard.The Lord wants us to wrestle with stewardship of His resources. The answer will be unique for each of us. "We felt strongly that all of it had to be built on a foundation of faith, and integrate faith in everything that we did. Because if we just did compassion work and gave somebody a, you know, a higher income and a and a dry roof over their head, and they didn't know Christ, then we've really swung and missed." — Tim Sittema About Tim Sittema: Mr. Sittema is Managing Partner of Crosland Southeast and shares responsibility for the strategic growth and capital markets needs of the Company and he provides oversight of the Company's various development business lines (single-tenant, shopping center, market-rate multifamily, and mixed/multi-use) and our affordable housing development efforts. Mr. Sittema is involved in several Public-Private-Partnership developments and believes this structure provides an effective mechanism to solve some of the more challenging needs in under-invested communities. Tim is also very involved in philanthropic work and has a passion for using his real estate platform to improve the fabric of the communities within which we live and work while helping to expand opportunities for the less fortunate. When Tim is not at work, he is likely spending time with his wife of 40 years or one of his 6 grandchildren. Prior to the formation of Crosland Southeast, Mr. Sittema served as President of Crosland Investment Services, Crosland's leasing, asset, and property management service business unit. Prior to joining Crosland, Tim served as President of Sittema-Bullock Realty Partners in Denver, Colorado. Connect with Tim Sittema:Website: https://croslandsoutheast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-sittema-5aa8b114/ Tim was named one of the 10 power players for 2022 in Charlotte. Read more here!: https://charlotte.axios.com/315080/power-players-charlotte-colliers-ric-elias-charlotte-fc/ Book References: Neighborliness by David Docusen: https://www.amazon.com/Neighborliness-Jesus-Dividing-Transform-Community/dp/0785289283The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer: https://www.amazon.com/Cost-Discipleship-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer/dp/0684815001Halftime by Bob Buford: https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441 Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Stephen discuss: Stephen's colorful professional history and his journey to building Grand Homes.Climbing the steep mountains of life. Giving with purpose versus toxic giving. Inspiring generosity in others. Key Takeaways: In life, when given choices, always make the right choice, even if it looks difficult or insurmountable. When you hire Godly people, they start attracting others of similar values, and that is how you build a culture with good people. Generosity can be found even in the worst of times. People are often most giving and caring when they are in the worst of times. Get involved however looks right for your life. Pick something that calls to you and be hands on in your generosity. "Whatever somebody asks you to do, do it. Get involved in anything and it will touch your heart and snowball." — Stephen Brooks Episode Reference: Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford: https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441 About Stephen Brooks: Stephen Brooks, CEO of Grand Homes, is a third-generation builder with over 42 years of experience in the homebuilding industry. After seeing the need in the Dallas housing market for a company comprised of hardworking people dedicated to building quality homes, he founded Grand Homes in 1986.Grand Homes and their trade partners have built 12 homes for Homes for Hope that donate the proceeds from selling these homes to Hope International towards microloans to entrepreneurs in the poorest of countries. In 2022 Mr. Brooks was honored with the Perry Bigelow award for his contribution and commitment to Homes for Hope and Hope International.Mr. Brooks has also been honored with the Hugh Prather award in 2013 by the Dallas Builders Association. This award is the highest honor presented annually for a builder who has done the most for the betterment of his community through local, state, national, and international philanthropy.Mr. Brooks, along with Grand Homes employees, has built 11 homes in Tijuana, Mexico, with Baja Christian Ministries. Teams build 2 houses a year in the spring for families in need.Mr. Brooks has contributed and assisted in building three churches, two schools, a library, and a farm to feed the students at Imbirikani School for girls in Kenya. His family has traveled in the summer to Kenya to help renovate and build the buildings. The school hosts the southern Kenyan Presbyterian Christian Ministry Leadership Conference and vacation bible school for the children from the Masai Mara tribe.Mr. Brooks supports Catholic Charities and donated money towards the food bank and purchased two mobile food trucks to feed impoverished people in the rural areas of North Texas.Mr. Brooks has earned the prestigious Lee Evans Award for Excellence in Business Management from the National Association of Home Builders and was named by Builder magazine as “America's Best Builder” in 1996 and 2011.Mr. Brooks has been a key force in setting architectural trends and has sculpted some of the most popular features in the Dallas market. As a result, Grand Homes has become known for its innovative designs, and has won over 200 design and marketing awards. Grand Homes was named by its peers in D Home's “2006 Best Builders in Dallas”, and “Builder of the Year” by the HBA of Greater Dallas for 2009 and 2010, as well as a ten-time Consumers' Choice Award Winner.Grand Homes continue to thrive in the Dallas market with innovative, award-winning architectural designs. Grand builds over 400 semi-custom homes a year in over 30 communities throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth MetroplexMr. Brooks is a graduate of the University of Texas and holds an MBA from the University of Miami. Mr. Brooks has three sons, the oldest of whom is President of Grand Homes. List of Charities:American Red CrossSky RanchBuckner Baptist Children's HomeCASA of Collin CountyDallas CASAFamily PlaceGenesis Women's ShelterImbirikani School / Neema Huruma FoundationIncarnation HouseJonathan's PlaceMomentous InstituteNorth Texas Food BankRonald McDonald House of DallasShared Housing CenterBishop's GalaSt. Joseph's ChurchSt. Jude's Children's Research HospitalSuicide & Crisis Center of North TexasTexas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenUS Fund for UNICEFAllen Community OutreachAlliance for ChildrenBoys & Girls Club of Greater DallasCamp John MarcGrand BeginningsHeart HouseMeals on Wheels Dallas CountyNetwork of Community MinistriesCatholic CharitiesChrist the King Catholic ChurchCovenant HouseHighland Park PresbyterianHomes for HOPESt. Dunstan's EpiscopalBonton FarmsDoctors without BordersSmile TrainBaja Christian MinistriesCorner Stone CrossroadsFamily GatewayJohn L WagnerOur CallingParenting For the PresentParker's Women's ClubPastoral Reflections InstituteTriumph over Alzheimer'sWomen's Auxiliary for Children's Medical Center Connect with Stephen Brooks:Website: https://www.grandhomes.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-brooks-6a058412/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
This month's bonus episode brings back TBC Lead Pastor Connor Kraus to talk about an interesting thing Paul says in 1 Corinthians. What does Paul mean when he calls himself the "least of the apostles?"Next, we include another segment from the Women's Ministry Expresso talks. This testimony comes from Madeline Key who spoke back in January.We conclude this month's Extra-Extra with a Men's Breakfast talk from November 2017 on Bob Buford's book- Halftime. The book is all about finding purpose in the second half of your life.If you would like to watch the video podcast, find us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhDfGn0zfzi6XjcKkSVcFAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovertbcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/topekabiblechurchWebsite: https://www.discovertbc.com/
21 Days of Focus: Restoring Rhythm2. Work, Rest and Restoring Identity Dan Bidwell, Senior Pastor 15 January 2023 Intro: Whats in the box? A member of church gave me this book early last year. Half Time by Bob Buford. A book by a Christian business man about how to make the most of the second half of your life. Bob Buford was a TV station owner from the early days of television. He was wildly successful from a business perspective. But somewhere around the middle of his life, he got to a point in his career where he asked himself: Is this all there is? And so in the book, he describes this pivotal conversation with his business mentor. His mentor, Mike Kami, had been a strategic planner with IBM and Xerox in the early days, and went to consult at Coca Cola a heavy hitter. And an atheist. And Buford finds himself asking his mentor: (quote on handout) What should I do? How could I be most useful? Where should I invest my own talents, time and treasure? What are the values that give purpose to my life? What is the overarching vision that shapes me? Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? In this blizzard of wonderment, Mike Kami asked me a simple and penetrating question: Whats in the box? If you had to decide THE one thing thats the most important part of your life, the one non-negotiable, the puzzle piece that everything else is built off, the thing that defines and motivates you, what would it be? Whats in the box? Thats what were going to be thinking about today as we open the Bible. So why dont we pray and ask God to give us wisdom. Our heavenly Father, we pray today that you would give us clarity and focus as we think about what the most important thing in our life is. Give us wisdom as we read your word, and keep transforming us into the image of Christ. In his life-giving name we pray, Amen. Well we are in the middle of our 21 Days of Focus something we do every January to help us refocus our faith at the beginning of the New Year. This year were calling the series Restoring Rhythm how to find balance in a busy world. We started last week with the premise that, as a society, we have a busyness problem. Two cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman have labeled our busyness problem as "hurry sickness." They noticed their patients in this continuous struggle [] to accomplish or achieve more and more things or participate in more and more events in less and less time." Taken to the extreme, hurry sickness can cause real health issues. But most of us dont even notice it happening to us, because busyness is such a normal part of modern life. Its the air we breathe. But its not how life is meant to be. Jesus said: 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) Commentator F. Dale Bruner said that the rest Jesus is offering us is not a vacation or a mattress to lie down on. Jesus offers us equipment, a new way to carry life so that our work and our rest are part of a life-giving rhythm. So today I want to share the first piece of equipment that Jesus gives to help us restore rhythm, and to find balance in a busy world. And that equipment is to restore our understanding of work, rest and identity (because theyre all tied up together). 1. Order and Disorder To restore a right understanding of work, rest and identity, we need to go back to Creation. At creation, God made humans in his image. And he gave us a role to play bringing order to creation. God gave Adam and Eve a job: to rule over creation; to subdue it; and to fill it. They were to bring shape and creativity to the world. This is the original pattern for work. Work was good and purposeful and life-affirming. That was day 6 of creation. Then on Day 7 God rested from his work of creation. And he commanded all of creation to do likewise. Gods deliberate act of stopping, and resting, shows us that in his world, there is balance between work and rest. Both work and rest are part of the goodness of creation. Work is good. And rest is good. Together work and rest are how Gods people are to experience the fullness of life and purpose in Gods good creation. But once we get to chapter 3 of Genesis, we see a big disruption when sin enters the world, a big upheaval. Sin takes the good order of creation and turns it into disorder. That leaves us experiencing a disordered pattern of work and rest. Work is often fraught, and rest is not so restful. This is the result of the curse in Genesis 3: God says because of sin, we will have thorns and thistles in our work. Work will not always be life-giving and purpose-affirming. It will not always be good. Our work life may be filled with trouble. Thats not the only trouble that comes as a result of the curse. - Sin creates trouble in good things such as parenting and childbirth. - Sin creates trouble in human relationships. The man and the woman now fight with one another, and that spreads into every human relationship. Sin brings upheaval to the good order of creation; and everything good is brought into disorder. Sins corruption makes its way into every corner of creation, every corner of society. And ultimately, into every corner of our own hearts and desires and dreams. This is an important theological idea to understand. Because sometimes we dont recognize the disorder. The messiness just seems normal to us. Weve grown up with it and its just what we expect from the world. Like the two fish who were swimming in the ocean. And one fish says to the other, The waters lovely today! And the other fish says, Whats water? Sometimes we get so used to the way things are, that we forget that things are not the way they are supposed to be. Disorder is not how our lives are meant to be. And thats where the Christian message is such good news. The gospel of Jesus is all about restoring order to a world disordered by sin. Its all about undoing the curse of sin, and helping us to recover the purpose we were created for. So thats the first big point: we need to recognize the disorder that sin brings to life, so that we can start to allow Jesus to re-order us 2. Disordered Identity Theres a new documentary on Netflix about the lives of tennis players. The first episode is all about Nick Kyrgios, an Australian player who has been hailed the greatest talent of his generation. Hes one of only a handful of players to have beaten the Big 3 Federer, Djokovic and Nadal and he beat each of them the first time they played together. Kyrgios is a major talent, but he has never really achieved at the highest levels. Hes just too volatile. So you watch Kyrgios play, and sometimes he plays with absolute confidence, hits trick shots, get the crowd behind him. Kyrgios is one of the best players in the world when hes on. But then other times its like somebody flicks a switch, and he gets inside his own head. He starts to yell and curse and he implodes. Its like his whole identity depends on whether he is winning or losing. I think we often share that same disordered thinking when it comes to our identity. Particularly because our identity is often tied to our work. Our society often equates a persons work with their value or status as a person. The higher paying the job, the higher the prestige and personal value we assign to that person. Or the more public a role, the more kudos and status they receive. It also means that we assign less value to those in lowlier paid positions. We assign them less value as humans because in our society, personal value is tied up with work. And so is our identity. When we meet someone for the first time, we ask them: What do you do for a living? And whether we mean to or not, we assign them value as a person based on how they respond. We equate their identity with what they do. And we do the same for ourselves. When our identity is tied up with our work, then its good when were winning. But what if were not? What happens when we retire? If our identity is tied up with our work, then its like we lose a part of our identity, or were somehow lesser of a person. I talked about this on Tuesday at our Hymns and Communion service, the idea that when we retire, the world often looks at us differently because they dont know who we used to be. They dont know what we used to do. They dont see the former football player, the former head of a department, the former mom to six children. Nobody sees that. They just see a person of advancing years, and sadly, we assign them less value as people because they no longer have a job. Do you see the disorder with that way of thinking? It has implications for the way we think about people with dementia, or diminished mental abilities. We bind personal value and identity to the ability to produce. No wonder we have hurry sickness. No wonder we cant rest. Because if we stop, then what happens to our identity? What happens to our value as a person? This is the water we swim in everyday, but were like the fish that has never heard of water. So often we dont even recognize the disordered way of thinking that is so normalized in our world... 3. Restoring Identity So how do we fix our disordered thinking? How do we restore the right understanding of our identity, so that we can restore healthy rhythms of work and rest? I think thats the yoke that Jesus offers tools to retrain our thinking so that we see the world through his eyes. The answer starts in creation. First we need to remind ourselves that our identity is not derived from our work, but from our status as a beloved child of God. The creation story reminds us that we are each created in the image of God. And that means our innate value and worth as a person is not derived from what we produce in this world, but who produced us. We are loved because of who God made us, not what we have made of ourselves. And when we look at how Jesus treated the people he met, we see that principle in practice. Jesus loved everybody who came to him: the rich and the poor, women and children, the sick, the disabled, the outcast. Jesus offered them all equal dignity, regardless of social status. Their worth in his eyes had nothing to do with their earthly achievements. And the same is true when it comes to salvation. We are not saved because of our work, or our righteous acts, or the roles we played in a church. Salvation is the gift of God! And it is due solely to his love for us, and his merciful grace to pardon our sins through faith in Christ. We can learn a lot by looking at the way Jesus went about in the world. Like I said last week, Jesus is not just the truth, but the way and the life. We need to learn from him. Because Christ comes to restore order to a world disordered by sin. He comes to restore right thinking, and to renew our whole approach to the world as he removes the distorting effects of sin from our lives. He comes to make us a new creation, as it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17. If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) When our kids were little, we used to take them to a park that had funny mirrors. You know the sort of mirrors that make you look tall, or short, or fat, or skinny. Theyre great fun. But theyre all a distortion of reality. But when Christ recreates us, its like looking in a regular mirror for the first time. We start to see (understand/realize) that all the other mirrors were distorted, they all emphasized the wrong things, they all gave us the wrong perspective on the world. But now in Christ you can see clearly for the first time. And thats one of the ways that Jesus brings us rest. By giving us a renewed mind, and restored thinking (1 Corinthians 2:16). When we are weary of all the comparison, when were burdened from the pressure of the performance treadmill, when were exhausted from trying to create our own identity and legacy through our achievements, Jesus says: Come to me and Ill show you a better way. Come and Ill show you a new way to work and rest that is life-giving, and purposeful. I find it very freeing when the Apostle Paul says essentially that it doesnt matter what we do in life. What matters is how we do it: Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17) Paul wants us to do whatever we do for the glory of Jesus. In Ephesians, he tells us that we have been created in Christ to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. God is part of your story, and whatever season of life you are in, you can work (and rest) to the glory of Jesus. You can do whatever your work is in a way that serves Jesus, and honors him. Whether youre in a corporate job, or in a hospital, whether youre retired or looking after a home, the way you work helps to bring Gods kingdom in whatever realm God has placed you in. ~ Come back to Bob Buford, the TV exec from the beginning of the sermon. He finds himself in this conversation with his atheist business mentor. Hes midway through a very successful career, but wondering how to make the most of the rest of his life. What should I do? How could I be most useful? Where should I invest my own talents, time and treasure? What are the values that give purpose to my life? What is the overarching vision that shapes me? Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? In this blizzard of wonderment, Mike Kami asked me a simple and penetrating question: Whats in the box? What is the most important thing in your life? What is it that drives your identity, your hopes, your dreams? Where do you find meaning and purpose in life? And how do you know youve succeeded at life? Whats in the box? For Buford, he decided that he wanted to put Jesus in the box at the center of his life. He had a moment of clarity where he realized that all the business success, it meant nothing if it pushed Jesus into the background, if it pushed Jesus out of his life altogether. He had a moment of clarity that changed everything. What about you? What is in the box?
My fruit grows on other people's trees. -Bob Buford
The last 50 years in world history have led to influential inventions, and yet still the top four inventions are the wheel, the nail, the compass, and Gutenberg's printing press. Dutch Philosopher Erasmus of Rotterdam lived in chronological proximity to the printing press and was able to expand the influence of his writing. Books were a non-negotiable for Erasmus, saying, “When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.” Indeed Erasmus was reported to have little money and so fought through hunger pains for the pleasure of reading. Attributed to Mark Twain is a saying that should serve as an accountability nudge to leaders, “The (person) who does not read good books has no advantage over the (person) who can't read them.” Here are three books I have read that I would challenge you to consider reading in 2023 in order to grow in fortitude. Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect, Will Guidara A friend and client Chris Kornman (Entablature Construction and Entablature Realty, New Orleans, La) recommended this book. Reading during a trip with my family I left a trail of dog-eared and underlined pages of thoughts and ideas. Guidara walks through how he and a team took the famed Eleven Madison Park restaurant from a nice New York City establishment and transformed it into the number one restaurant in the world according to The World's 50 Best Restaurants, along with four stars from the New York Times, and a coveted three Michelin stars. Guidara caps a simple thesis of the book with this statement, “whatever you choose to do, be in the hospitality business.” The ultimate quote for busy business owners jumps off of page 116, “you don't want to have 100 keys; you win when you end up with only one - the key to the front door.” From Strength To Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose In The Second Half of Life, Arthur C. Brooks If you are in your mid to late thirties or above it is time to begin reading this book. In 1995, Bob Buford published a book entitled Halftime: Moving From Success To Significance. It was good and helpful. Arthur Brooks' manifesto is deep and meaningful. Brooks confronts what he describes as the “striver's curse…a hidden source of anguish that wasn't just widespread but nearly universal among people who have done well in their careers.” Many successful business owners and key leaders build up capabilities and then feverishly work to avoid a decline in their capabilities. Brooks delivers a needed blow, a thoughtful alarm, in order to wake up the leader who is heading off into their second half of life, “Here is the reality: in practically every high-skill profession, decline sets in sometime between one's late thirties and early fifties. Sorry, I know that stings.” This book invites you to prepare for a “second curve” and a reminder that “what got you to this point won't work to get you into the future - that you need to build some new strengths and skills.” Brooks then devotes the rest of the book to uncovering those strengths and their rootedness in wisdom, and how those strengths will be diminished in the face of workaholism that keep you tied to the fleetingness of worldly rewards (that rust and evaporate), and your fear of decline. From Strength to Strength is an important shot of interpersonal cold water with the complimentary encouragement of a loving grandfather. A New Kind Of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage, Dr. Tim Elmore We have culturally assumed diversity as a cross-section of race and skin color and less about the generational differences that illuminate the modern workplace. Elmore writes, “Millennials and Generation Z will make up 70 percent of the workforce by 2025. We'd better get to know them.” The older generations say things like, “nobody wants to work anymore” and “the younger generation has a bad work ethic.” Elmore brings a teaspoon of humility reminding us “we're the ones who gave birth to them and raised them. If they (truly) were unready for the workforce, we must look in the mirror.” Owners and leaders can moan, complain, and gripe about the new workforce, or we can embrace A New Kind of Diversity. Elmore's books are loaded with heaps of helpful and digestible research that he skillfully then summarizes into implementable takeaways. A couple of weeks ago I heard of a new 23-year-old Director of Marketing at a large company. That same company has a 64-year-old Director of Estimating. That is an unprecedented span of four generations working together on one team. It will be imperative that we all put in the work to understand generational tendencies, realities, nuances, and grow multi-lingual in speaking to others the way they wish to be spoken to as we all push towards a unified end. Elmore recommends not just diversity training…but unity training. Of the books mentioned above, Business On Purpose receives no compensation or recommendation. Books are always a worthy investment of your time, attention, and leadership. Test Prep Insight reported that 48.5% of adults did not read a book in 2022…let's change that and all become book nerds in 2023! Part of our work at Business On Purpose is working with business owners and key leaders to hold them accountable to the things that will help liberate you from chaos so you can make time for the things that matter…like reading. Go to mybusinessonpurpose.com/healthy to get a free assessment on the health of your business to get started.
21 Days of Focus: Restoring Rhythm2. Work, Rest and Restoring Identity Dan Bidwell, Senior Pastor 15 January 2023 Intro: Whats in the box? A member of church gave me this book early last year. Half Time by Bob Buford. A book by a Christian business man about how to make the most of the second half of your life. Bob Buford was a TV station owner from the early days of television. He was wildly successful from a business perspective. But somewhere around the middle of his life, he got to a point in his career where he asked himself: Is this all there is? And so in the book, he describes this pivotal conversation with his business mentor. His mentor, Mike Kami, had been a strategic planner with IBM and Xerox in the early days, and went to consult at Coca Cola a heavy hitter. And an atheist. And Buford finds himself asking his mentor: (quote on handout) What should I do? How could I be most useful? Where should I invest my own talents, time and treasure? What are the values that give purpose to my life? What is the overarching vision that shapes me? Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? In this blizzard of wonderment, Mike Kami asked me a simple and penetrating question: Whats in the box? If you had to decide THE one thing thats the most important part of your life, the one non-negotiable, the puzzle piece that everything else is built off, the thing that defines and motivates you, what would it be? Whats in the box? Thats what were going to be thinking about today as we open the Bible. So why dont we pray and ask God to give us wisdom. Our heavenly Father, we pray today that you would give us clarity and focus as we think about what the most important thing in our life is. Give us wisdom as we read your word, and keep transforming us into the image of Christ. In his life-giving name we pray, Amen. Well we are in the middle of our 21 Days of Focus something we do every January to help us refocus our faith at the beginning of the New Year. This year were calling the series Restoring Rhythm how to find balance in a busy world. We started last week with the premise that, as a society, we have a busyness problem. Two cardiologists Meyer Friedman and Ray Rosenman have labeled our busyness problem as "hurry sickness." They noticed their patients in this continuous struggle [] to accomplish or achieve more and more things or participate in more and more events in less and less time." Taken to the extreme, hurry sickness can cause real health issues. But most of us dont even notice it happening to us, because busyness is such a normal part of modern life. Its the air we breathe. But its not how life is meant to be. Jesus said: 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29) Commentator F. Dale Bruner said that the rest Jesus is offering us is not a vacation or a mattress to lie down on. Jesus offers us equipment, a new way to carry life so that our work and our rest are part of a life-giving rhythm. So today I want to share the first piece of equipment that Jesus gives to help us restore rhythm, and to find balance in a busy world. And that equipment is to restore our understanding of work, rest and identity (because theyre all tied up together). 1. Order and Disorder To restore a right understanding of work, rest and identity, we need to go back to Creation. At creation, God made humans in his image. And he gave us a role to play bringing order to creation. God gave Adam and Eve a job: to rule over creation; to subdue it; and to fill it. They were to bring shape and creativity to the world. This is the original pattern for work. Work was good and purposeful and life-affirming. That was day 6 of creation. Then on Day 7 God rested from his work of creation. And he commanded all of creation to do likewise. Gods deliberate act of stopping, and resting, shows us that in his world, there is balance between work and rest. Both work and rest are part of the goodness of creation. Work is good. And rest is good. Together work and rest are how Gods people are to experience the fullness of life and purpose in Gods good creation. But once we get to chapter 3 of Genesis, we see a big disruption when sin enters the world, a big upheaval. Sin takes the good order of creation and turns it into disorder. That leaves us experiencing a disordered pattern of work and rest. Work is often fraught, and rest is not so restful. This is the result of the curse in Genesis 3: God says because of sin, we will have thorns and thistles in our work. Work will not always be life-giving and purpose-affirming. It will not always be good. Our work life may be filled with trouble. Thats not the only trouble that comes as a result of the curse. - Sin creates trouble in good things such as parenting and childbirth. - Sin creates trouble in human relationships. The man and the woman now fight with one another, and that spreads into every human relationship. Sin brings upheaval to the good order of creation; and everything good is brought into disorder. Sins corruption makes its way into every corner of creation, every corner of society. And ultimately, into every corner of our own hearts and desires and dreams. This is an important theological idea to understand. Because sometimes we dont recognize the disorder. The messiness just seems normal to us. Weve grown up with it and its just what we expect from the world. Like the two fish who were swimming in the ocean. And one fish says to the other, The waters lovely today! And the other fish says, Whats water? Sometimes we get so used to the way things are, that we forget that things are not the way they are supposed to be. Disorder is not how our lives are meant to be. And thats where the Christian message is such good news. The gospel of Jesus is all about restoring order to a world disordered by sin. Its all about undoing the curse of sin, and helping us to recover the purpose we were created for. So thats the first big point: we need to recognize the disorder that sin brings to life, so that we can start to allow Jesus to re-order us 2. Disordered Identity Theres a new documentary on Netflix about the lives of tennis players. The first episode is all about Nick Kyrgios, an Australian player who has been hailed the greatest talent of his generation. Hes one of only a handful of players to have beaten the Big 3 Federer, Djokovic and Nadal and he beat each of them the first time they played together. Kyrgios is a major talent, but he has never really achieved at the highest levels. Hes just too volatile. So you watch Kyrgios play, and sometimes he plays with absolute confidence, hits trick shots, get the crowd behind him. Kyrgios is one of the best players in the world when hes on. But then other times its like somebody flicks a switch, and he gets inside his own head. He starts to yell and curse and he implodes. Its like his whole identity depends on whether he is winning or losing. I think we often share that same disordered thinking when it comes to our identity. Particularly because our identity is often tied to our work. Our society often equates a persons work with their value or status as a person. The higher paying the job, the higher the prestige and personal value we assign to that person. Or the more public a role, the more kudos and status they receive. It also means that we assign less value to those in lowlier paid positions. We assign them less value as humans because in our society, personal value is tied up with work. And so is our identity. When we meet someone for the first time, we ask them: What do you do for a living? And whether we mean to or not, we assign them value as a person based on how they respond. We equate their identity with what they do. And we do the same for ourselves. When our identity is tied up with our work, then its good when were winning. But what if were not? What happens when we retire? If our identity is tied up with our work, then its like we lose a part of our identity, or were somehow lesser of a person. I talked about this on Tuesday at our Hymns and Communion service, the idea that when we retire, the world often looks at us differently because they dont know who we used to be. They dont know what we used to do. They dont see the former football player, the former head of a department, the former mom to six children. Nobody sees that. They just see a person of advancing years, and sadly, we assign them less value as people because they no longer have a job. Do you see the disorder with that way of thinking? It has implications for the way we think about people with dementia, or diminished mental abilities. We bind personal value and identity to the ability to produce. No wonder we have hurry sickness. No wonder we cant rest. Because if we stop, then what happens to our identity? What happens to our value as a person? This is the water we swim in everyday, but were like the fish that has never heard of water. So often we dont even recognize the disordered way of thinking that is so normalized in our world... 3. Restoring Identity So how do we fix our disordered thinking? How do we restore the right understanding of our identity, so that we can restore healthy rhythms of work and rest? I think thats the yoke that Jesus offers tools to retrain our thinking so that we see the world through his eyes. The answer starts in creation. First we need to remind ourselves that our identity is not derived from our work, but from our status as a beloved child of God. The creation story reminds us that we are each created in the image of God. And that means our innate value and worth as a person is not derived from what we produce in this world, but who produced us. We are loved because of who God made us, not what we have made of ourselves. And when we look at how Jesus treated the people he met, we see that principle in practice. Jesus loved everybody who came to him: the rich and the poor, women and children, the sick, the disabled, the outcast. Jesus offered them all equal dignity, regardless of social status. Their worth in his eyes had nothing to do with their earthly achievements. And the same is true when it comes to salvation. We are not saved because of our work, or our righteous acts, or the roles we played in a church. Salvation is the gift of God! And it is due solely to his love for us, and his merciful grace to pardon our sins through faith in Christ. We can learn a lot by looking at the way Jesus went about in the world. Like I said last week, Jesus is not just the truth, but the way and the life. We need to learn from him. Because Christ comes to restore order to a world disordered by sin. He comes to restore right thinking, and to renew our whole approach to the world as he removes the distorting effects of sin from our lives. He comes to make us a new creation, as it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17. If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) When our kids were little, we used to take them to a park that had funny mirrors. You know the sort of mirrors that make you look tall, or short, or fat, or skinny. Theyre great fun. But theyre all a distortion of reality. But when Christ recreates us, its like looking in a regular mirror for the first time. We start to see (understand/realize) that all the other mirrors were distorted, they all emphasized the wrong things, they all gave us the wrong perspective on the world. But now in Christ you can see clearly for the first time. And thats one of the ways that Jesus brings us rest. By giving us a renewed mind, and restored thinking (1 Corinthians 2:16). When we are weary of all the comparison, when were burdened from the pressure of the performance treadmill, when were exhausted from trying to create our own identity and legacy through our achievements, Jesus says: Come to me and Ill show you a better way. Come and Ill show you a new way to work and rest that is life-giving, and purposeful. I find it very freeing when the Apostle Paul says essentially that it doesnt matter what we do in life. What matters is how we do it: Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17) Paul wants us to do whatever we do for the glory of Jesus. In Ephesians, he tells us that we have been created in Christ to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. God is part of your story, and whatever season of life you are in, you can work (and rest) to the glory of Jesus. You can do whatever your work is in a way that serves Jesus, and honors him. Whether youre in a corporate job, or in a hospital, whether youre retired or looking after a home, the way you work helps to bring Gods kingdom in whatever realm God has placed you in. ~ Come back to Bob Buford, the TV exec from the beginning of the sermon. He finds himself in this conversation with his atheist business mentor. Hes midway through a very successful career, but wondering how to make the most of the rest of his life. What should I do? How could I be most useful? Where should I invest my own talents, time and treasure? What are the values that give purpose to my life? What is the overarching vision that shapes me? Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going? How do I get there? In this blizzard of wonderment, Mike Kami asked me a simple and penetrating question: Whats in the box? What is the most important thing in your life? What is it that drives your identity, your hopes, your dreams? Where do you find meaning and purpose in life? And how do you know youve succeeded at life? Whats in the box? For Buford, he decided that he wanted to put Jesus in the box at the center of his life. He had a moment of clarity where he realized that all the business success, it meant nothing if it pushed Jesus into the background, if it pushed Jesus out of his life altogether. He had a moment of clarity that changed everything. What about you? What is in the box?
How do you move forward after achieving your long-sought-after goals? Where do you go next after you succeed? Wouldn't it be great if you could do something meaningful beyond success? Being human is all about adding value to the lives around you, and that's when you realize that you have moved past being merely successful to becoming significant. Bob Buford, in his book Halftime, wrote, “When all is said and done, our success will be pretty empty unless it has included a corresponding degree of significance.” When we live a life of significance, we focus on others rather than ourselves. Having a true understanding of the things that matter most to us is what it means to be significant. Christopher Ryan, former CEO of peer-to-peer mastermind organization GoAbundance, joins us to talk about the differences between success and significance. In this episode, Darius and Chris discuss the importance of knowing your vocation and what it feels like to move from success to significance. They also talk about the value of family and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy. Topics include: What helped Chris find his calling and vocation What is success and how to measure it What it looks like shifting from success to significance Why a parent-child relationship is important Chris shares the secret behind the success of GoBundance What it means to leave a legacy Overcoming imposter syndrome Resources mentioned: Halftime by Bob Buford: https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441 More Than Money by Michael Cole: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Money-Sustaining-Preserving/dp/1119264707 Connect with Christopher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryan2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paredigm/ Website: https://www.gobundance.com/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Quote If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind. (Kahlil Gibran) Poem of the Day Song Emily Bronte Beauty of Words Halftime Bob Buford
On this episode, Tom McGehee shares how the Halftime Institute is equipping leaders to move from success to significance in their leadership journeys. Tom McGehee had the privilege of working with Bob Buford and Lloyd Reeb to help launch the Halftime Institute, which has been equipping leaders for the past 20 years. He is currently the Co-Executive of Halftime. Tom began his career by serving in the Marines for 12 years. During his service, Tom commanded two Special Operations Capable Units and served at the Marine Barracks, Washington DC. After the military, he served as a partner with Ernest and Young and launched his own company in 2001, focusing on strategy facilitation and collaborative work. Tom's work extends to over 25 countries and has carried him from some of the biggest boardrooms to some of the world's most innovative churches. He attended Auburn University, where he met his wife, Elaine. They live in the Dallas area with their three children and ten grandchildren. www.Halftime.org Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com
On this episode, Tom McGehee shares how the Halftime Institute is equipping leaders to move from success to significance in their leadership journeys. Tom McGehee had the privilege of working with Bob Buford and Lloyd Reeb to help launch the Halftime Institute, which has been equipping leaders for the past 20 years. He is currently the Co-Executive of Halftime. Tom began his career by serving in the Marines for 12 years. During his service, Tom commanded two Special Operations Capable Units and served at the Marine Barracks, Washington DC. After the military, he served as a partner with Ernest and Young and launched his own company in 2001, focusing on strategy facilitation and collaborative work. Tom's work extends to over 25 countries and has carried him from some of the biggest boardrooms to some of the world's most innovative churches. He attended Auburn University, where he met his wife, Elaine. They live in the Dallas area with their three children and ten grandchildren. www.Halftime.org Christianity in Business is the show that helps Christian business leaders to integrate biblical values into business. | Entrepreneurship | Marketing | Nonprofit | Church | Author | Startups | Marketplace | Ministry | Business as Mission | Faith and Work | Faith | Success | Leadership | www.ChristianityInBusiness.com
In this episode, Jeff and Lloyd discuss: Rising out of worker poverty. How you get your calling from God (and how it comes on His timetable). Building alignment in your family through sharing the joys of what God has done through you.Creating a roadmap to your generous life. Investing in compounding events in people's lives. Key Takeaways: Deciding on your wealth goal and what you want your life to be is a conversation that needs to be had with your partner as well so you're both working toward the same goal. If you don't follow your destiny, it follows you like an accusing shadow. Find your scorecard. Keep track of what matters to you and matters to God and watch your behavior change. Get clear on your own long-term metrics. You need to know what to say “yes” to rather than falling for the default. Get clear, get free, and get going. "The power of having a roadmap for your second half, is that, as you share it with your friends, your personal board, your wife, husband, your kids, they can have something concrete to give you feedback on." — Lloyd Reeb About Lloyd Reeb: Lloyd was a successful real estate developer and owner of luxury senior housing facilities when his idea of success changed dramatically, and his life's focus shifted to second-half significance. Together with his mentor, the late Bob Buford, Lloyd helped launch the Halftime Institute, a global team that teaches, coaches and connects successful men and women in pursuit of significance. For over 20 years, Lloyd has helped leaders make their second half their best half – he has clocked over 20,000 hours of coaching and has taken this message around the world.Lloyd is the author of From Success to Significance: When the Pursuit of Success Isn't Enough; The Second Half: Real Stories, Real Adventures, Real Significance; and with his wife, Linda, co-wrote the e-book, Halftime for Couples. Lloyd and Linda enjoy living near Charlotte, NC and have three adult children, all married, and three precious grandchildren. Connect with Lloyd Reeb:Halftime Institute Website: https://halftimeinstitute.org/Ardent Mentoring Website: https://www.ardentmentoring.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/halftimeinstituteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/halftime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halftime.org Books:From Success to Significance: When the Pursuit of Success Isn't EnoughThe Second Half: Real Stories, Real Adventures, Real SignificanceHalftime for Couples Lloyd Reeb's 2022 Halftime Roadmap Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/
James Barnett has a heart for adventure and a true sense of awe, and this part 1 of a 2-part bonus interview explores some of James' fondest memories. From an uncle that modeled hard work and generosity to parents that modeled a life of prayer, James' family has played a large role in his spiritual formation. His recently released book, Blue Skies: How to Live in Extraordinary Expectation of What's Around the Corner, captures lessons he has learned from his family road trips. James' exposure to author Bob Buford and his book Halftime forced him to answer the question, “Are you driven or all you called?” This made him take a hard look at why God does something versus what God is wanting to teach in each of life's circumstances. Celebrating a 41-year career at DaySpring – and now the President – God has used James' adventures to shape his leadership both at work and home. Through his many experiences, James has allowed God to show him life lessons at every turn. There is so much to learn, and his Blue Skies book shows how we can capture and share them along the way.So many great nuggets in this interview with James Barnett and his new book, Blue Skies: How to Live in Extraordinary Expectation of What's Around the Corner. For the chance to win a signed copy of James' book, call the listener line at 866-713-9675!Guest: James BarnettMinistry/Workplace: DaySpring
Lloyd was a successful real estate developer and owner of luxury senior housing facilities when his idea of success changed dramatically, and his life's focus shifted to second-half significance. Together with his mentor, the late Bob Buford, Lloyd helped launch the Halftime Institute, a global team that teaches, coaches, and connects successful men and women in pursuit of significance. For over 20 years, Lloyd has helped leaders make their second half their best half. He has clocked over 20,000 hours of coaching and has taken this message around the world. On this episode, Lloyd and Chat chat about what it means for high capacity leaders to finish well, preparing to live the 2nd half of our lives with significance and best practices early in life and career to set yourself up for success later in life. Enjoy! Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Subscribe to The Fort on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ32shRt8Od3MxMY-keTSQ Follow The Fort on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheFortPodcast Support our Sponsors: www.FortCapitalLP.com (02:15) - Lloyd's Background and Career (16:28) - Partnering with Bob Buford Halftime by Bob Buford Managing oneself by Peter Drucker (20:37) - What are things you've witnessed folks have done early in their life that set them up for success or failure in the second half of their life? (26:46) - Why do we not naturally gravitate toward focusing on the “priceless” things in life? (30:55) - The Crash and Burn Lots of People Experience in the Second Half of Life The Sigmoid Curve (36:15) - How do you begin to decouple yourself from tying your identity to your work? (41:49) - What are some practices or success stories where you've seen folks reinventing themselves within their own business? (48:30) - What does The Halftime Institute do? (50:51) - What are some characteristics of leaders who finish well? (56:17) - Are there best practices for finding what your next calling will be? (1:09:25) - What are the characteristics of people who can build a great business and a great family? What I want my children to know before they leave home by Lloyd Reeb The Fort is produced by Johnny Podcasts
Walter C. Rakowich is the former CEO of Prologis, a global real estate company that was near collapse when he took over as CEO in 2008. During the economic downturn, the Prologis stock had dropped from over $70 per share to approximately $2 per share in 10 months, making it the third-worst performing company in the S&P 500. After Walt joined as CEO, he quickly implemented a change in culture through transparency, orchestrating a dramatic turnaround and restoring its position in the industry. Tyler and Walt discussed how Walt led Prologis from the brink of collapse during the great financial crisis and wisdom on how you can become a great leader within your organization. Highlights include: Walt's foray into leadership at Prologis The strategic and, most importantly, cultural moves Walt made as CEO The importance of transparency in leadership The three best practices that Walt made time for each morning The leadership concept of the inverted pyramid Walt's leadership concept of Transfluence (transformational influence) The root cause of pride and/or fear in a leader Transactional and transformational relationships Why most employees leave their jobs Three different climates that create opportunities and challenges for leaders Why you need to focus on the journey, not the destination Walt's 3H Core: Humility, (consistent) honesty and heart How Walt starts his day with a clear mind Connect with Walt: Website: https://waltrakowich.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/waltrakowich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waltrakowich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltrakowich/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaltRakowich/ The following books were mentioned in the show: Transfluence by Walt Rakowich Half Time by Bob Buford and Jim Collins The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Are you a real estate investor looking to elevate your income, freedom & lifestyle? If so, optimize your daily performance by downloading our free guide, Raising the Bar - 5 Steps to Elevate Your Habits, at elevatepod.com. In this guide, created by your host Tyler Chesser, you'll learn why you do what you do, how to easily institute cues in your environment to trigger desired behavior, directly applicable steps to create a fulfilling future and much more. Get your free copy at elevatepod.com and kick-start your new habits today. Your future self will thank you! This episode of Elevate is brought to you by CF Capital, a national real estate investment firm. CF Capital's mission is to provide property investment and asset management solutions to help investors like you maximize their returns by investing in high-value multifamily communities. If you are looking for risk-adjusted alternative investments in quality apartment communities, and are seeking tax optimized cash flow with appreciation upside without all the hassle of management, you might benefit from learning more about investing alongside our team. You're invited to reach out and learn how you can invest with us by visiting cfcapllc.com. We're also currently offering a free ebook called The Bottom Line - 10 Ways to Increase Cash Flow in an Apartment Complex. Whether you're a new or an experienced investor, we're confident you'll find massive value in this resource. Get your free copy today at cfcapllc.com.
================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 30 DE ABRIL EL TESORO«Donde esté tu tesoro, allí estará también tu corazón». Mateo 6:21EN UNA O DOS PALABRAS, ¿cuál es tu mayor tesoro? La pregunta es importante porque lo que uno más ama es su tesoro; y porque, como dijo Jesús en el Sermón del Monte, dondequiera que se encuentre ese tesoro, ahí estará también nuestro corazón.¿En qué consiste «el tesoro»? El Comentario bíblico adventista lo expresa bien cuando afirma que «tesoro es todo aquello a lo cual se aferra una persona, independientemente de su valor intrínseco». * Dicho de otra manera, tu tesoro es todo aquello alrededor de lo cual ordenas tu vida.De nuevo, ¿cuál es tu mayor tesoro?Esta era la pregunta de que Bob Buford no podía sacar de su mente. Él ya era un ejecutivo exitoso en el mundo de la televisión por cable, pero ahora estaba en una encrucijada: ¿Se conformaría con ser un empresario de éxito o se esforzaría por vivir una vida significativa? Para ayudar a aclarar sus objetivos, Bob contrató a Mike Kami, un especialista en planificación estratégica.Durante unas dos horas, Mike escuchó a Bob hablar de sus objetivos en la vida. Destacan básicamente dos: sus negocios y su deseo de servir a Cristo. Entonces Mike dibujó una caja. Explicó que en la vida de cada individuo hay un valor supremo, y que le toca a cada quien decidir qué valor colocar en la caja. Entonces Mike lo confrontó. Bob debía decidir cuál sería ese valor: o el dinero, o Cristo. Mientras no decidiera, Mike no podría ayudar a diseñar un plan estratégico para su vida, pues siempre estaría oscilando entre estos dos valores.Los minutos que siguieron parecieron horas, pero Bob tomó su decisión. -Si se trata de escoger entre uno o el otro, en mi caja colocaré a Cristo-dijo.Cuenta Bob que su decisión no significó el abandono de sus negocios. Lo que significó fue que seguramente su vida dando a Cristo el lugar supremo. ¿Cuál fue el resultado? Él dice que cuando dio al Señor Jesús el primer lugar, el poder y la gracia de Dios «rompieron las paredes de la caja» e invadieron cada espacio de su vida, dando como resultado algo así como una serie de contradicciones: cuando empezó a dar , recibido; en sus debilidades, llegó a ser fuerte; y al morir, nacio a una nueva vida. **¡Vaya pensamiento! Cuando haces de Cristo tu mayor tesoro, «su poder y su gracia invaden cada espacio de tu vida», y el resultado es que llegas a ser una nueva criatura: en otras palabras: «¡Lo viejo ha pasado, ha llegado ya lo nuevo !» (2 Corintios 5: 17, NVI).Amado Jesús, invade con tu poder cada espacio de mi vida. Rompe los viejos esquemas que me impiden entregarte mi voluntad y ocupa para siempre el lugar de honor en mi corazón.*Comentario bíblico adventista, t. 5, pág. 340. ** Bob Buford, Halftime, Zondervan, 1994, págs. 65-66.
Before we get started, I wanted to say a quick thanks for all of your constant support. This podcast is what it is because of the ideas and feedback I receive from you on how these episodes are empowering you to REMIX your mompreneur life. In this first episode of a two-part series, I share some things that have been encouraging me lately, keeping my priorities in check and living out my purpose in the season that I am in right now. I hope you will find them helpful as well. Stay tuned for part two next week! Books mentioned: Cultivate What Matters journals and accessories My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers Cleerely Stated - Personal and Purposeful Products - use MARTINE20 for a 20% discount The Wordsearch Book: Becoming with Quotes & Scriptures by Margot + Co Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford Podcasts mentioned: Build your Tribe with Chalene Johnson Foot Traffic Podcast with Stacy Tuschl The Alli Worthington Show The Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman The Mompreneur Life Remixed Episode 24: We Didn't See This Coming… Thinking of starting your own podcast? You will love working with my podcast team Haili Murch & Chris Assist VA. Their Power Launch Package will get your podcast launched in just 4-5 weeks! Send an email to hello@hailimurch.com or fill out the podcast launch application HERE Connect with me on your favorite social media platform Instagram: www.instagram.com/martine31williams Facebook: facebook.com/martinenwilliams Join the Mompreneur Life Remixed FB Community: HERE Book your Burnout to Breakthrough call with Martine: HERE Be sure to follow this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!! Hey!! Send me a DM on IG and tell me what you think about the show! Believing in YOU always! Martine
For 29 years, Phil Stone lived his dream calling play-by-play of NFL Football and Major League Baseball for NBC Sports and hosted golf and almost every Olympic sport for ESPN. He was the Voice of the Pac-10 for Prime Ticket Network. In 1994, Phil began wondering if there was anything more to life than travelling the world doing sports. That same year, a number of his close friends introduced him to a church not far from his home in San Diego, and six months later he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. As Phil grew in his relationship with Christ, he was given the book Halftime by Bob Buford. It helped him re-prioritize his life transitioning from a life that was success driven into a life of significance! After 32 years in San Diego, Phil moved cross-country to join CBMC, as National Director of Broadcast Production and Marketing, in July 2008. To be called by God sometimes means trusting Him enough to leave family, friends and a lifestyle you've become accustomed to behind! “It was really about re-prioritizing my life and placing God first," Phil reflected. Several years ago, Phil had the privilege of leading his 83-year-old mother to Christ and then an hour later raced to a Columbus area hospital to lead her twin sister to the Lord, one day before she met Him face-to-face. He calls that frigid December day the greatest day of his life. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, Phil is a devoted Buckeye fan and has two grown children, Brent and Lindsay.
What do great coaches do at halftime? Make adjustments. Coach Mike Hill joins Tex for a bookclub discussing Bob Buford's book, Halftime. The unfortunate reality of a career in coaching is lateral moves, uprooting families, and sacrificing future to pursue a passion. Not all that wonder into this profession are lost, with the right people and tools in place a coach can develop themselves while still empowering those around them. Shownotes: https://pahq.co/30n05Hn Check out what we do: http://pahq.co/training http://pahq.co/nutrition http://pahq.co/education http://pahq.co/merch
Season 6 BONUS Episode of The Eden Podcast transcriptWelcome to The Eden Podcast where we think again about the Bible on women and men and we start with a correct understanding of what happened in the Garden of Eden back in the beginning. I'm Bruce C. E. Fleming, founder of the Tru316 Project and a former Academic Dean and Professor of Practical Theology. The foundation of the Tru316 Project is based on the research of Dr. Joy Fleming who wrote the book Man and Woman in Biblical Unity – Theology from Genesis 2-3.The focus of this BONUS episode is Our Christmas Challenge.Joy and I would like to invite you to help meet the challenge of starting the Tru316 Foundation. The Tru316 Foundation? Yes! We have been working on the groundwork for the Tru316 Foundation for some time. We now need to raise the first funds and have started a GoFundMe Christmas Challenge. This Christmas Challenge will last only a brief period. Donations from any and all listeners of The Eden Podcast who can will go toward incorporating the Tru316 Foundation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. But we need your gifts to do this. Up to now this has been a labor of love on our part with no ways for others to get involved. Now we need your help. The Tru316 Foundation is dedicated to undo the damage done by the mistranslation of Genesis 3:16. It will help ATD Women and it will play its part in combating what I'm calling Big Patriarchy. ATD? These letters stand for Abused, Trafficked and Deflected women.A – women who are abused: sexually abused, emotionally abused, financially abused and spiritually abused. T – women who are trafficked: as less than free individuals created in God's image. D – women who are deflected: deflected from following their calling and deflected using their gifts.We are receiving reports, very heartwarming ones, from ATD women around the world who are being helped by the Tru316 message. They are being helped as we spread the message that God did not curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way in the Garden of Eden. What about my new term, Big Patriarchy? These are the voices and organizations that promote pagan patriarchy in our schools and institutions, in our homes and in our churches. So we have a three-part advance in mind. (1) Further spread the message of the Tru316. (2) Continue to help ATD Women. And (3) combat the influence of Big Patriarchy. We have a big job to do. There is a lot of incorrect teaching that needs to be overcome.We believe that receiving donations to this work through the Tru316 Foundation will move forward the work. Already, close to 50,000 downloads have been made of episodes of The Eden Podcast during its first year. Already, readers of The Book of Eden have been reporting the relief they felt and the encouragement they have received to learn what God said in the Garden of Eden. So, we are inviting you to invest in the future ministry of the Tru316 Foundation. Do you want to get involved? Please visit our website at Tru316 Foundation.com. Here's how the Tru316 Foundation specifically will work for you. The Tru316 Foundation will support the operation of the rapidly growing Tru316 Project. Donations from individuals and private family foundations are needed here. The Tru316 Foundation also will allow donors to make donor advised gifts to organizations that are like-minded ministries to the Tru316 Project. Donor advised funds are a powerful way to make change. Donors make major gifts during a given calendar year and receive the tax benefit. Later, they will advise the Tru316 Foundation which organizations they wish to receive those funds. Such donations are happening elsewhere all the time. I recently spoke with the Board Chair of a Christian organization that received and handled donor advised funds last year to the tune of 2 billion dollars. How much of that money has gone to minister to ATD Women? Some, perhaps. How much has been used to correct Big Patriarchy and gone toward getting out the message of the Tru316, correcting the harmful messages?Will you consider this? Please visit our website: Tru316Foundation.com.Has The Eden Podcast helped you? Would you like to help others in the same way? Do you know the groundswell of response we have been getting? Do you know what has been happening in the lives of those who have been learning the message of the Tru316 which was revealed in the research of my wife Dr. Joy Fleming on Genesis chapters 2 through 3, and especially on God's 11 Hebrew words addressed to the woman in Genesis 3:16? Do you know the response of joy generated by my studies on the related passages in the New Testament revealed in the light of the Tru316? The response has been tremendous!But translations around the world still make it look like God somehow cursed Eve and placed the rebellious man to rule over her, when only God rightfully rules over the human beings, the equal partners, he created.Women are still being abused and trafficked. They are being deflected from all that God has in mind for them.Big Patriarchy is still pumping out its propaganda. We need to start the Tru316 Foundation this Christmas Season 2021! The start of the Tru316 Foundation will result from listeners like you making your gift, taking our humble Christmas Challenge. We've set up a simple GoFundMe campaign to collect the very first gifts. Donations from around the world have already been received, from Slovenia, from the United Kingdom and even from Idaho. Would you take the Christmas Challenge as well? The link to make your donation is up on our new website right now. Please go to Tru316Foundation.com that's T R U 3 1 6 FOUNDATION DOT COMGO DEEPER
This special episode is from another project I worked on called "Design Your Exceptional Life". The information here is so packed of value that I want to share on this platform. In today's episode, we have Jeffrey Hartman as a guest. We are looking into key components in life; gratitude and discipline. Jeffrey tells us about their work in Honduras and the change they are trying to make. Jeffrey is the president and board member of the CareLink foundation, which is a faith-based non-profit organization. CareLink is aimed at helping individuals in third world countries start their businesses, as well as providing free water filters to eliminate illnesses. Are you a professional geek? (1:55) Jeffrey jokingly answers that he is not a geek by nature, but he has been smart enough to know that he needs to surround himself with a lot of smart geeks. He knew, as the owner of a tech company, that he needed to surround himself with a lot of smart people who could control the bits and the bytes, and he could oversee the whole operation. He created a digital forensic firm about 20 years ago. He spent the early years of his career working for a big tech company. Around the year 2000, he decided to start his own digital forensics firm. He sold the company to his business partner around a year ago and has since been in retirement. How did you get connected with Bob Buford and Halftime? (4:32) Jeffrey says Halftime was recommended to him several years ago, and he knew right away that it was a book filled with knowledge. The book describes the first half of your life as the part where you essentially live for profit. The second part of Halftime is about the significance of your life. Jeffrey says he wasn't ready for that chapter, so he put the book away, and filed it in his brain. When he sold his business, he dusted the book off and has been trying to live by the principles ever since. These principles include using your gifts and refocusing your energy and resources to do something of significance; something that matters. You're making a difference with water filter distribution, explain that? (6:38) Jeffrey explains that there are two components to their work; the first being microfinance lending. This entails going into third world countries and providing small business loans to individuals who want to start up a small business. The idea around this notion is to provide hard-working individuals with the training and capital to start a small business, allowing them to make a difference in their communities. The second component is distributing free water filters to families in countries like Honduras where water is such a big problem. 29% of children in Honduras suffer from waterborne illnesses, so they provide free water filters to help reduce human suffering and improve the health of the individuals living in these conditions. Do you find that your past made an impact on your current need to make a change? (10:56) Jeffrey says he believes that his past made a big difference. One of the primary drivers in his life is gratitude. He had a good foundation in life. He grew up in a blue-collar home; his parents were poor, but he didn't know it, which is the way he normally describes it to people. He grew up with a feeling of gratitude, which allowed him to become more successful in the business world. Along with his success and the capital that came from the success, it was also his Christian faith that motivated him to help those who aren't as blessed as he is. How do you make gratitude a key part of your life and the way you operate? (12:13) Jeffrey says gratitude is not to be taken lightly; you have to believe that it is an essential component of your life and how you live it. Gratitude is the fuel that allows your engine to run, and he has been determined to make it part of his life daily. Just as oral hygiene is essential for your overall health, gratitude is essential for your overall mental health. He starts every single day by taking 45 minutes to pray, meditate and reflect on the things he has to be grateful for. Regardless of whether he is on vacation, traveling or at home, these 45 minutes have become a ritual. This is the only way to move forward in life with any success and with discipline. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness
As President and Chief Operating Officer of Vari, Jeff oversees corporate strategy and has led the charge for the development of VariSpace, the company's new commercial real estate venture. Jeff has 38 years of corporate leadership and board experience, spanning nine industries. His “people first” approach to operational models was born working for Roger Staubach and developed over 12 years working at Southwest Airlines. He began his culture tutelage at Southwest under Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus, and then spent another eight years fine-tuning people-centric strategies for the company's Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly. On this episode, Jeff dives deep into the concept of Servant Leadership and how it played a critical role in his corporate career. He also discusses his learnings from working under several incredible CEOs, why leaders need to be 'available', his work with Vari, advice for fathers, and more. Enjoy! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ukCn1_iymI Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Learn more about Chris Powers and Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ (03:02) - Jeff's Background and Career (12:15) - What does ‘Servant Leadership' mean to you? Halftime by Bob Buford (18:07) - Jeff's Experience Working at Southwest Airlines (20:39) - Working with Pat Lencioni of The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (22:26) - The Transition out of Southwest and into Vari (27:00) - Did Vari already have a Servant Leadership path in mind & what did you do to make your mark there? (31:01) - What are workspace solutions? (31:56) - How do you see the office industry going forward? (35:52) - What's your target market tenant? (37:52) - In-Office as a Competitive Advantage (40:13) - What traits and characteristics make a great CEO? (49:30) - Great Availability Is Better Than a Great Vision Energy Bus by Jon Gordon No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon (52:01) - How do you convey to your employees that you're ‘available'? The making of a Corporate Athlete - Harvard Business Review (56:01) - What are your biggest takeaways from working at Southwest? (58:15) - Why do people generally not reach their full potential? (1:00:15) - What have you enjoyed most about mentoring young people and how do you approach it? (1:06:28) - Words of Wisdom for Future Father-in-Laws (1:08:14) - Advice on Being a Good Father (1:12:46) - Advice on Having a Good Marriage (1:15:24) - Do you have a childhood experience that shaped who you are today? (1:18:26) - Is there something you believe in that most people around you don't? (1:22:26) - Do you have a morning routine? (1:23:41) - What's the best advice you can give young people? The FORT is produced by Johnny Peterson & Straight Up Podcasts
Chris is on vacation! So please enjoy this re-mastered version of episode #38 of The FORT with guest Pete Chambers. Pete Chambers is the past President of the West Texas Chapter of Young Presidents' Organization and continues to be an active member. He is also Chairman of the Board at Rivertree Academy, a private, Christian school serving under-resourced students in the Lake Como community of Fort Worth. His favorite quote is Robert Greenleaf's statement that “Good leaders must first become good servants.” Chris and Pete sit down to discuss Pete's development of "The Roadmap", the process of selling a business, The Young Presidents' Organization, and being a father. Enjoy! Follow Chris on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Learn more about Chris Powers and Fort Capital: www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Chris on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ (03:35) — How did you plan for the “post-50” life? (07:48) — Be a Fighter Pilot as an Entrepreneur (09:47) — What did you do with the discovery of Bob Buford and the bell curve of entrepreneurship? (13:50) — What did you implement early on that you needed to be intentional about? (14:58) — Pete's 10 Mile-Radius for Finding a Business to Buy (16:12) — How close do you walk the line with being home in time for dinner due to work? (17:17) — How do you allow your faith to guide you in business? How can you keep these two aligned? (18:58) — Your CEO is Forrest Gump (21:13) — What does servant leadership mean to you? (25:13) — What is the one thing that will set companies up to fail? How do you give recognition to employees? (28:06) — Pick Out Three Things That Your People Do Well (29:01) — When did you know it was time to sell your business? (32:39) — Words of Wisdom for First-Time Sellers (34:07) — Pete's Mission Statement and Inspiration (35:15) — The Roadmap (43:47) — What are the things that people often struggle with in the second half of life? (48:32) — Loneliness at the Top (49:57) — The Power of YPO (Young President's Organization) (52:27) — Pete's Relationship with Rivertree Academy (56:54) — Being a Father, Father-Daughter Trips, and Managing Your Marriage (01:04:17) — Pete's Painting The FORT is produced by Straight Up Podcasts
On this, our fourteenth episode of the WHEN DATING HURTS podcast series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rosie Santulli. Rosie has been involved with the Women's Center of Montgomery County for ten years. The Women's Center of Montgomery County is a domestic violence service. After a long career as a research scientist in both academia—and with Johnson & Johnson, she felt it was time to rediscover herself. She had read a book entitled Half Time by Bob Buford. Half Time focuses on transitioning in the second half of our lives. So, Rosie decided to transition her life from “Success to Significance”. Because of her passion for women's issues, Rosie was drawn to the Women's Center where she became a domestic violence hotline counselor. She soon moved into additional roles including: facilitating support groups, court accompaniment, outreach and education, peer counseling, and serving as a Board of Directors member. And finally, becoming the Co-President of the Women's Center Board. Rosie feels the most gratifying aspect of her volunteer experience at the center is the growth and evolution of survivors who take that difficult first step to contact the center. Rosie is part of a team approach and has benefited from networking with amazing volunteers and staff who are integral in carrying out the mission of the center. And that Mission is: Freedom from Domestic Violence and other Forms of Abuse.
On this episode, Adam talks to CEO of Gobundance Christopher Ryan about how he discovered his passion for helping people define and chase their significance over their success. After building a tech company and selling it right before the tech bubble burst in his twenties, Christopher was asked to help with Tiger21, one of the most influential social networking groups where the average net worth of the members was $100M. He set out to learn how he could help these people and found a book called Halftime:Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford. The book helped change his mindset about everything, and he started a relationship with Bob Buford where he learned even more about finding significance. He shares what he has learned over the years helping people find significance: that showing up as your authentic self is the first most important thing to do, that a natural curiosity for who you’re talking to will help you see their authentic self, and that if you open yourself up to the seeds of opportunity in relationships, you will have a rich garden of life. With that knowledge, Christopher started GoBundance, a tribe for healthy, wealthy men who choose to lead EPIC lives.To learn more about Gobundance, go tohttps://www.gobundance.com/To check out Bob Buford's book, go tohttps://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Changing-Your-Success-Significance-ebook/dp/B000SG9IUE/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=halftime%3A+mens+transition+from+success+to+significance&qid=1620825848&sr=8-3
Tom Wilson has been in ministry for over 50 years. 30 plus years with Young Life. The last 15 he has been working with National Young Life, mentoring and leading “leaders”, Tom spent 10 years as CEO of Leadership Network------ working with the top innovative churches in the country, and CEO of Halftime with Bob Buford. Bob wrote the book “Halftime, help men move from Success to Significance. During those 10 years, Tom had the opportunity to help coach men who wanted to do something “that mattered” during their second half of life. During this time, he has taught Men’s Fraternity for five years with several hundred men. Now Tom is the CEO of BetterMan, helping build this new ministry and rolling out the new curriculum that Robert Lewis wrote. In this episode you will learn what can make your life more fulfilled. What will help you be a better husband and father as well. https://betterman.com Boots on the Ground: Get a confidant. Get an older guy in your life that you can confide in. Who will walk with you. Who will meet with you once a week to help you become your best version. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us
Brad Casper is the CEO of Heart and Soul Marketing, which he started with his business partner, Matt Moore, in September this year. In our conversation with Brad, we talk to him about his past career experiences that have led him to where he is now, where his new business is headed, and his brief appearance on The Apprentice with Donald Trump!Brad, originally from Cincinnati, began his career as a Financial Analyst after graduating from Virginia Tech. He later started a job at Procter and Gamble in advertising and marketing - a role that evolved over 10 years and led him to have the professional experience he has today. He has worked for companies such as GE, Dial, Church & Dwight, and Phoenix Suns.Brad Casper describes his experience on The Apprentice: “Donald Trump gave me a tour and showed me the boardroom where he used to fire everybody. He asked my input about who he should fire and why, and I gave it to him. He actually did it. He followed through on my recommendation.”A key skill in running a business: “It’s got to be more than just being busy. You have to be intentional. You need to be choiceful. The heart of strategy is making tough choices - what to do as well as what not to do.”His thoughts on what culture looks like in a company:“Culture is more than foosball tables, bars, and Keurig coffee machines. People need to see professional growth. They need to feel that the leadership of the company knows them, respects them, wants them to prosper, as well as the company prosper.”His vision and inspiration for starting his company, Heart and Soul Marketing:“We started thinking, maybe it’s time for a kinder, gentler agency - maybe the most people-centric agency, where employees don’t just come to work because of a great culture or it’s fun. But they really feel like this agency and them are inseparable from the standpoint of kindness wrapped in capitalism. We want to have a purpose that is above profits. Obviously, we want to make a profit, but it’s less important right now for Matt and I than just doing great work.” Additional Links:Heart And Soul Marketing: https://heartandsoulmarketing.com/Follow along with Brad Casper on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-casper/Brad mentions the book, Halftime by Bob Buford. You can order it here: https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Changing-Your-Success-Significance-ebook/dp/B000SG9IUE
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We are so excited to announce we don't have one speaker but, TWO speakers for you! The dynamic duo, Anson Abraham & Jeff Wong from the Alpha Guard (a division of Alpha Global Supply Ready Set Alpha) with hosts Jennifer Reyes & Bob Lambert. Some topics & tips that we will be covering are: *How to pastor and minister to fellow co-workers? **How to ascertain genuine and integrous people to do business with? *How to integrate faith into a business conversation intentionally? Our speakers are offering two gifts for listeners: -3 listeners have the chance to win a FREE copy of Bob Buford’s book - “Halftime”, a novel on 'Moving from Success to Significance'. -Our speakers will give 50% off of their Copper Infused Washable Masks (regularly priced $17.99) Text Faith Marketplace Radio Show ANYTIME to receive your gift. 224-404-1988 (use the keyword "MASKS") Apple Podcast - https://apple.co/2TbuUrG Google Play - http://bit.ly/FMRpodcast #faithmarketplace #masks #alphaguard
Learn some of the key elements and principles on how to grow a company from virtually bankrupt to 16 Billion. 16,000,000,000… That’s NINE zeros, boys and girls. John Pinkerton is one of the wealthiest guys I know and he’s actually “normal.” Get some practical Monday morning perspective on how to grow your own business on this week’s episode of True Grit.John is one of my mentors and friends. He grew up right here in FW and was a track star who held a hurdles record for over a decade! Ran track at U of H then transferred to TCU where he got a finance degree then got his MBA at UT. He’s been in the oil business since 81. He’s been married longer than most millennials have been alive! Listen in to find out some of the strategies he used to build one of the biggest companies in DFW.Book Mentions:Half Time by Bob Buford
Todd Richardson is the CEO of EDGE Mentoring, a non-profit organization connecting generations in meaningful mentoring relationships. In this episode, Todd and Nikki discuss the importance of developing the whole person–the professional, personal, and spiritual self–and the tremendous impact it has on engagement. Truth You Can Act On 1. Spend half your one-on-one meetings having real conversations about the person’s well-being. [00:07:43]I had a colleague, dear, dear friend, um, Les Gleaves, who was a lifelong professional development guru. And whenever. We would meet, he would take a deep breath before saying his first word and ask, how are you? And he asked it in a way required more than a one word answer. You know, I asked my kids every day when they come home from school, how was school? And the reality is. It's more out of repetition and more out of kind of requirement and routine where I say, you know, have a school, I am expecting a good answer.[00:08:42] 2. Personally check in with your people frequently–at least every other day. [17:37] I try to make it a point to reach out to each of my employees, at least every other day in daily. I can. And it doesn't have to be anything more than a Hey, checking in on you. Hope all is well today. Let me know if I can be of assistance, but I think what happens is we all escape too. You know, the dark corners of our houses and apartments and condos, and it's easy to get isolated into like your on an Island. [18:09] 3. Create space for employees to connect with each other. [19:39] as leaders, one thing that we can really push on is create the space and the opportunity for employees to devise and come up with affinity groups that are important to them, and then allow them to play leadership roles. It allows them to. Show up to the office show up to the, you know, whether it's live or, and to be able to ring others in the workplace together around topics that are important to them. [20:08] Book Recommendations: Worthless Elimination of Hurry by John Komar Halftime by Bob Buford and Jim Collins The Second Mountain by David Brooks Sponsor: The Zone – The Zone is the space where happiness and high performance coexist. We believe in making organizations more human and for this to happen we should not have to trade one for the other. We’re offering 10 free coaching sessions to Gut+Science listeners. Visit https://thezone.co/gutscience/coaching to get started.
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Have you felt lost or wondering what the rest of your life will be like? You have reached half time. The kids are moving on and you are wondering what the heck is next. What am I going to do with the rest of my life? What is my purpose here on this planet? Tune in for some advice on how to unlock what your purpose(s) are. I hope you enjoy! Subscribe. Review. Share. Get your Free Audible Trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/KatieHallberg Half Time Moving from Success to Significance by Bob Buford: https://amzn.to/2VpAIir Wana do a nutrition reset with me? Identify foods that don't serve you and possibly feel better, sleep better and have more energy? Register for a 30 day reset with me. I have groups starting twice a month that are fully supported with recipes, meal plans, shopping list, accountability and ME as your coach! https://forms.gle/No2YUccXHMfJz8H56 Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? You need Stefanie Gass. Sign up for her class, Podcast Pro University at https://www.stefaniegass.com/katiehallberg.html I get a little referral when you use this link. Instagram: @hallbergkatie https://www.instagram.com/hallbergkatie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallbergkatie/
Gary Boomershine founded RealEstateInvestor.com in 2005 out of the need to scale and grow his own real estate investing and home buying business. With a family legacy in the real estate niche and a long successful career in enterprise and emerging technology markets, Gary saw the vision for RealEstateInvestor.com. He noticed the glaring opportunity to leverage people, processes, and technology to gain a leg up in a changing and competitive marketplace. As he worked to develop and use the initial product and service, he saw his real estate business flourish by allowing him to work smarter – not harder and focusing on the one thing that makes money – talking to sellers and making offers. That's when RealEstateInvestor.com began offering its flagship product, REIvault, to the savvy investor market. REIvault caters to top producing agents, investors, and smaller hedge funds who are looking for a competitive advantage in their local markets. Under the leadership of Gary Boomershine, this service has launched a “technology revolution” within the real estate niche; offering an alternative to the MLS by bringing pre-screened motivated sellers and buyers face to face at the right time. Gary currently resides in Northern California with his wife and two daughters where he continues to manage a global team for RealEstateInvestor.com. He is actively involved in real estate investing and private lending. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and traveling with family. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Gary initially got involved in real estate investing, and how he made the leap to full-time investor in several different niches Why Gary believes that real estate investing is about leveraging other people's time, money and resources How Gary's three keys to success are having a good coach, participating in masterminds, and following the principles in Gino Wickman's book Traction How to find and use the best coaches who are already succeeding in the business niche you want to pursue Why one of the big mistakes Gary sees investors making is losing out on big money because they're too focused trying to save pennies How Gary and his team do more marketing than anyone else in real estate, with more than 36 million pieces of direct mail and more than a million outbound cold calls How Gary and his team offer a done-for-you service so you don't have to do it all yourself or hire a VA Why implementing and increasing your volume of lead contacts are the keys to finding success in real estate How Gary's “5-10-3” rule keeps him on track and focused every day, and how he learned the importance of leveraging other people Why Gary's biggest advice for new investors would be to find one strategy and coach and stick with them, and to conquer your fear Resources: Website: https://reivault.com/ Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/reivault Huddle Podcast: https://realestateinvestor.com/huddle-podcasts/ Giveaway: https://reivault.com/LeadCalculator/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/garyboomershine/ Gary Boomershine's Recommended Reading List: Traction by Gino Wickman: https://amzn.to/2YBZgap Three Feet from Gold by Sharon L. Lechter and Dr. Greg S. Reid: https://amzn.to/2YDAKFO Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler: https://amzn.to/3fnfuKx Half Time by Bob Buford: https://amzn.to/2WsHRy8 Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss with Tahl Raz: https://amzn.to/2WzzYqx Additional resources: Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook Website: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS/
“I've told our people over the years say, we're not just selling pipe valves...we're actually helping build automobiles and airplanes and chemicals that are used in just about everything in the country and I tried to paint a bigger picture of, you know, how important we really are.” -Kip Miller Kip Miller, president and CEO of Eastern Industrial Supply Inc. out of Greenville, SC, shares with us some of the lessons he’s learned about managing - and growing - through challenges. Our conversation touches on Kip’s initial trial by fire and the question anyone who wants to become a better leader and a happier person should ask themselves: How do you want to live? “The only place where real, true learning takes place is trial and error through making mistakes.” And, with that, Kip busts the myth that exemplary leaders are infallible from day one on the job. His story, and that of his company, is one with peaks and valleys to rival any great novel. The fresh-faced college grad lands a great job just before recession hits the early 80s and stays on through a buyout, loyal to the man who originally hired him. But his good fortune is followed by bittersweet opportunity when his boss is struck by illness and a massive heart attack, leaving the company in his hands. Kip was just 29 years old when he inherited Eastern Supply’s 12 employees and debt load. “I certainly didn't have the leadership or the business experience I needed. But, I certainly went through a quick business education.” The original dozen stuck by him, forging on and slowly paying down the debt. “Then we picked up a huge... project of a new textile mill being built. We were off and running and we've not looked back since.” *** Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth and achieve personal goals. http://www.distributionteam.com This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios. Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbader/ Connect with Kip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kip-miller/ *** The company may not be looking back, but Kip has. As an introspective thought-leader, his posts are refreshingly transparent. He’s not shy of detailing his struggles or discussing the changes he’s put into practice on his way to becoming the leader - the person - he’s always wanted to be. “I used to be a person that played their cards really close to the vest and didn't want anybody to see you sweat,” he says about his earlier management persona, the silent intimidator. “So, I had to learn about who I was, what my personality type was, where I was challenged in those areas, and what steps I needed to take to overcome those.” He credits his original employees for bringing some of those early management shortcomings to his attention and for helping him create a company culture that remains, to this day, steadfastly aligned with its five core values: caring, honesty, integrity, self-responsibility, and positivity. Kip views those principles as the bedrock of Eastern Industrial Supply’s service to the country, painting the bigger picture as he reminds his staff that they’re not just selling plumbing parts, they’re actually helping to build all the industries that keep the country running. Kip’s message is doubly important as the world ventures into the uncharted territory of a global pandemic. And now is the perfect time for leaders at every level to ask themselves his simple question: “How do I want to live? I think that's a tremendously important question.” Listen in to find out how Kip’s planning to live his answer. BONUS BOOK CLUB: Recommendations from Kip’s own reading. The Man In The Mirror - by Patrick Morley Halftime: Moving From Success To Significance - by Bob Buford
In this episode, Mike Zavada and Monroe Jones talk with veteran fundraising experts, Don Carmichael, and Don Ankenbrandt about approaches they take to supporting schools and ministries in the giving process. Don Carmichael is founder and CEO of The Champion Group, a mission-focused fundraising company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Champion is the leading expert in conducting major fundraising events and strategic planning consulting for private schools and select charities throughout the U.S. and Canada. And Champion brings the experience from over 2,800 major fundraising events that have been conducted in 48 states and throughout Canada. And, notably, these events have raised well over $100,000,000 to date. Don serves on multiple boards, providing pro-bono consulting to a variety of organizations and admittedly, has chronic volunteer syndrome. And you can learn more about The Champion Group at: http://www.champevents.com Don Ankenbrandt is the founder of Alliance Ministries, Inc., based in Birmingham, AL. Alliance is an affiliated organization of The Halftime Institute and its founder Bob Buford of Dallas Texas. Don is a certified Halftime coach, and has been coaching people for over 10 years, connecting them to their mission, incubating new ministries, and helping fund organizations all around the world. Also, Don’s been instrumental in funding over 30 ministries in the Birmingham area. He is also the creator and co-author of the 210 Project, a process and book that Halftime uses to coach people towards discovering their personal purpose and calling. He’s served on the leadership teams for The Pinnacle Forum, Young Life Alumni, Call 2 All, is Chairman of the Board of the Lovelady Center in Birmingham Alabama, and lastly, Don is also a co-founder at Epic Media Partners. You can find out more about Don Ankenbrandt at allianceministries.org, epic2.com, and 210project.com.
Welcome to episode 20 of “Your Encore Life”. In this episode we are continuing our series on finding joy. We have discussed the difference between happiness and joy, The Joy Model from the book with the same name with the emphasis on being and doing and the importance of balance between those. Episode 18 we began talking about the acronym MASTER from the Joy Model, with the importance of having “M”argin in your life. Episode 19 we talked about “A”bide, or to be with or live with, referring to making God the center of our lives. Today we will be talking about the S in MASTER, which is self-awareness. An article by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. in Psychology Today, they state Self-awareness involves, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. It is important, because it’s a major mechanism influencing personal developmentSelf-awareness involves monitoring our stress Self-awareness requires self-examination to become more aware of your strengths and weaknesses regarding your well-being). Be aware, though, that an honest, non-judgmental self-analysis isn’t easy. We tend to berate ourselves for our failings or fantasize about how great we are, when neither is actually the case. We all have a mix of good and bad traits, but we are largely unaware of them. In order to self-reflect objectively, we need to quiet our minds and open our hearts, forgiving ourselves for our imperfections and offering ourselves kudos, but only where we deserve them. Increasing self-awareness of false attitudes or inappropriate behaviors requires peace of mind, time, attention and focus. Knowing ahead of time that we can indeed change in positive ways through deeper self-awareness makes it worth working on those personal qualities we most value. But first we must look within ourselves through self-examination to see what’s there, which is often less obvious than we think. In the book “The Joy Model” that I have been using as a guideline for this series, Jeff Spadafora say self-awareness “is more than just knowing your skills and talents. It’s about knowing how you relate to God, how you communicate with others, how you think and process information, what things you avoid, what you are passionate about, and other components the are unique to you. He goes on and talks about the false attitudes as a false self, saying it “is a character, personality, title, position, and identity that we have built up for public display over the years. The energy we put into portraying this False Self to the world is rooted in the emotions of fear, anger, shame, guilt, greed, pride, lust, jealousy, etc.” “People only detach from these emotions and the False Self when they are confident they have a safety net of God’s love to fall into. Why do we create this False Self for a public display? Why can’t we be comfortable with who we are, who God created us to be. The realization that God loves us unconditionally and invites us to come as we are to Him gives me a tremendous sense of calm and peace. I know how often I have used my False Self to be accepted, to make an impression, to try to climb the corporate ladder, to make people like me or impress them. We seek acceptance so much that we often stifle our true selves. If we can rest in the acceptance that the all powerful Creator of the Universe loves us as we were created to be by Him, we can give up the False Self and experience joy as our True Self. The article in Psychology Today I referenced earlier writes of several ways we can build self-awareness. They include: Walking, especially in the quiet of nature, can be useful in building self-awareness. The mind tends to wander along with our feet, so with a little conscious nudging (and walking), we can examine our part in something that is happening in our lives now — at work, in social situations, in our relationships, or within the family. Practicing mindfulness can increase self-awareness.Mindfulness includes focused attention in the moment to whatever one is doing, and involves practices such as meditation or quieting of the mind. Becoming a good listener can increase self-awareness. “Getting out of ourselves” by focusing on another person is a good antidote to stop downward spirals of self-destructive thinking. Journaling is a good way to become more self-aware. By writing your thoughts or stream-of-consciousness ideas, you begin opening up to those vulnerable places within. It is here that the mother lode of self-awareness dwells. Feedback from others can help you be more self-aware. Since we are our own best audience, we may miss something in our self-appraisal. That’s where the objectivity of others can be most helpful in self-assessment. If you have the courage, ask a friend or acquaintance their opinion of you, or ask about how you managed some project you worked on together or how you handled yourself in some quirky situation. Self-awareness can help you know your strengths and weaknesses. There are many assessments that can help you become more self-aware. One of my favorites is the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment. I am a certified Strengths Champion Coach and truly believe that this assessment has tremendous value in clarifying your strengths and how to best utilize them and how to manage what may be weaknesses while focusing on your strengths. There are many others as well, such as the DISC profile and the Enneagram, which has gained popularity of late. If you would like to discuss any of this with me please reach out. I will offer my podcast listeners a special on the Clifton Strengths assessment and a 60 minute coaching session to clarify your results. Spadafora warns that “if you are truly honest as you examine yourself, you will start to get some clarity on what to do at both the spiritual (being) and practical (doing) levels, but rarely will you get full clarity. The temptation for many is to stay in the introspection mode of building self-awareness for too long.” He refers to this as “perpetual naval gazing”. Bob Buford in his book “Halftime”, suggests doing what he refers to as “low cost probes” that move you from introspection to action. Things such as volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter if your heart aches for the homeless, or at a pregnancy center that promotes life if abortion breaks your heart as it does the heart of Jesus. If kids that don’t have a father figure or are on the foster care system tugs at your heart, be a mentor to a kid through the school system or local foster care program. As you become more in tune with your true self, start dreaming again. The sad truth is that most adults stop dreaming when they reach their mid 20’s. Action Item: Write down your answer to the following question: If time, money, and failure weren’t obstacles, what would you do with your life? That is a powerful question to ponder, but allow yourself to dream again. Join us next week we will be talking about the “T” in the acronym MASTER, which is treasure. Resources: What is Self-Awareness, and How do You Get It?: Psychology Today Half Time Institute: The Joy Model and HalfTime Bible Gateway Contact Craig
Chris Arnold is currently based out of Tulum, Mexico. He joins Brian on the show today to talk about an uncommon marketing strategy: the radio. In today’s episode, Chris talks about the best ways to advertise on the radio, the lessons he’s learned over the past nine years, and how radio advertising can help boost the quality of your lead generation. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Chris lives full time in Tulum, Mexico. When his business closed their brick and mortar business, he and his wife moved to Mexico and work completely virtually. Chris is the visionary of his wholesaling business that’s based out of DFW. [3:25] Radio advertising has helped them expand to all of North Texas, and they scaled from a boutique brokerage into the wholesale side, so they could maintain lifestyle. Chris started radio advertising nine years ago. It’s a dependable marketing channel because it’s not list-dependent. [6:15] Chris shares the key points to being great on the radio. The first is pricing — you make all of the money on the purchase. They are able to negotiate 60-second spots on the radio down to $10–$15/slot. The second key is determining the ideal frequency and play time. [8:40] To negotiate, they have a formula that you can follow that will show you what you should be paying for a station based on its size. Being armed with this knowledge can help you guide the negotiation. [10:25] Chris breaks down their radio budget and shares their dollar-for-dollar return. An ideal return would be about 1:3 or 1:4 return. For someone just getting started radio, a budget of about $1,000–$2,000 per month is enough to get you started. Radio can be inexpensive but also very scalable. [12:30] For people looking to get started, their ads run 100 times per month across their stations, so people hear their ads 700 times per month. Primetime is the best time to place the ads. [14:45] The primary demographic of most wholesaling deals is people over 50. While we are living in a digital world, the demographic you want to cater to is likely still listening to the radio and watching TV. [15:45] Chris shares some of his ups and downs with radio, particularly working with endorsements. You want to get the right people to read your ads; they’ve seen the best success when they record the ads themselves. [16:50] Chris shares some of the lessons he’s learned over the past nine years in radio. Radio is low call volume with high quality, so it’s important to catch the calls live. This is one of the highest quality leads they’ve been able to generate. [19:43] The REI Radio course is part of Wholesaling, Inc. now. He was able to network with Tom Kroll and his crew through his Mastermind and is now a coach with the Wholesaling, Inc. family. This opportunity has allowed Chris to share something new with the national market — not just in Dallas – and help other people become successful. [23:00] Chris is one of the founders of the Multipliers mastermind. This was intended to be a comprehensive approach to impact the lives of the top real estate guys in the country. People change people the most, and this mastermind has created a community of some of the best guys around the country. It’s more like a brotherhood. [25:05] Real estate is a vehicle that people can use to create freedom of time, freedom of resources, and freedom of location that ultimately leads to a higher impact. Chris talks about the transition from success to significance, and how that drives fulfillment throughout the course of our lives. [28:09] For more information on REI radio, visit wholesalinginc.com/reiradio. From here you can book a call to ask questions to see if radio is a fit for you. If you’re hungry for something new, check it out! Mentioned in This Episode: Meetings Daily REIA Show REI Facebook Page Brian’s Book Interview with Scott Orbon REI Radio Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford
Jeremiah 29:11 NLT “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” I’m grateful to have read Bob Buford’s book, Halftime (Zondervan) about what to do with the second half of your life. Written for successful business people who want to make their lives count, it argues that we should live on purpose for the whole of our lives, not just our life of employment. I have reached the age traditionally associated with retirement. However, I anticipate quite some years of living left and have nothing like the financial resources to facilitate those years without continuing to work for financial return. Jayne and I both want to dedicate what’s left of our lives to serve God as fully as we can. We also need a modest income as I have no pension and Jayne entered the workplace later in life and so will enjoy only a small pension. We have huge experience in Christian ministry, management and the ‘people business’. So we can address the question, “What kind of retirement do we want?” While what I describe may not suit you, the principle of looking ahead and making a plan in line with God’s call is sound. We know who we are. Jayne and I facilitate a course that enables people to find their primary identity. Mine is ‘Friend’ and Jayne’s is ‘Nurturer’. So we are certainly well-equipped for the people business. We also love working with those on the margins, or vulnerable. Jayne’s whole career has been working with adults with learning disability and their carers. QUESTION: Micah identifies his primary identity as ‘Friend’. What is yours? PRAYER: Help me to identify my primary identity and then make plans with you for my life, rather than let life organise me.
What You'll Hear: John was raised in a big family in a Christian household, he went through confirmation class and that is when he became a Christian 30 years later, John had a reawakening when a friend of his asked him to join him in a Bible Study called Foundations, that was the springboard for him to live out his faith on a day-to-day basis John's first job was working on a farm with his brothers, but his first real job was pumping gas at an old fashioned gas station, he learned a lot about interaction and serving others and helping solve problems John spent 22 yrs as a financial planner, starting out on the insurance side. He loved the ability to come alongside people and helping them explore what can be a confusing and challenging topic "Money was really a window into people's world...often it would lead to other conversations" "Money's that golden thread that weaves through almost every facet of our lives in one way or another" "Most of us know what the Bible says about money...they even sort of know how to do it..." but they struggle with fear of the future, greed, and regrets of the past, as well as beliefs and behaviors "A lot of guys have trouble letting go of past, poor choices" "Sometimes we might make a decision on a job based on the income, rather than what we're going to be excited about when we get up every day" John Piper said "Money is the universal barrier to God" John wrote a book "He Spends, She Spends: Why God Wants You to Live For Free", as he says "I wrote a Why-To Book" "The wise learn from experience, the very wise learn from the experience of others"-unknown "I became really enamored with the idea of having a business coach" "We're either green and growing, or we're ripe and rotting" Charlotte Leadership Forum (CLF) is a 2 year program for couples, started by 3 businessman, about being a Christian leader in your home, in your business, and in the community Halftime is a book Bob Buford wrote that a pastor put in John's hands and said "I read a book and it made me think of you". It's about moving from success to significance One of John's friends asked John if he had ever thought of his occupation as a ministry John got involved with National Christian Foundation and he closed his practice and started an NCF in Charlotte in 2012 "Look around, see what God is doing and get on board" - Henry Blackaby "A lot of people have financial strategies, rarely do they have giving strategies" If you want to be a part of mentoring group or brain trust, you don't have to spend a lot of money Find someone you respect and approach them, then form a group and go through a book Figure out what you're looking for, pray about it, and take a step Living out your faith through your work for John means clarity, unity, and alignment One important verse for John is Jeremiah 33:3 "There is so much about God and truth that is discoverable on a day-by-day basis, if we will just take the time to call, and ask and look" Go to www.JohnPutnam.com and www.NCFGiving.com
Pete Chambers is the past President of the West Texas Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization and continues to be an active member. He is also Chairman of the Board at Rivertree Academy, a private, Christian school serving under-resourced students in the Lake Como community of Fort Worth. His favorite quote is Robert Greenleaf’s statement that, “Good leaders must first become good servants.” Chris and Pete sit down to discuss Pete's development of "The Roadmap", the process of selling a business, The Young Presidents' Organization, and being a father. Enjoy! For more information on Chris Powers and Fort Capital, visit www.fortcapitallp.com. Follow Chris on Twitter! @fortworthchris Connect with The FORT by emailing us at thefortpodcast@gmail.com. 03:50 — How did you plan for the “post-50” life? 08:03 — Fighter Pilot 10:00 — What did you do with the discovery of Bob Buford and the bell curve of entrepreneurship? 13:30 — What did you implement early that you needed to be intentional about? 15:16 — Pete’s Radius 16:26 — How close do you walk the line with being home in time for dinner? 17:30 — How do you allow your faith to guide you in business? How can you keep these two aligned? 19:13 — Forrest Gump 21:28 — What does servant leadership mean to you? 25:28 — What is the one thing that will set companies up to fail? How do you give recognition to employees? 28:22 — Pick out three things… 29:17 — When did you know it was time to sell your business? 32:50 — Words of Wisdom for First-Time Sellers 34:20 — Pete’s Mission Statement and Inspiration 35:30 — The Roadmap 44:00 — What are the things that people often struggle with in the second half of life? 48:48 — Loneliness at the Top 50:10 — The Power of YPO (Young President’s Organization) 52:42 — Pete’s Relationship with Rivertree Academy 57:09 — Being a Father, Father-Daughter Trips, and Managing Your Marriage 1:04:33 — Pete’s Painting
Last week, in part one of this two-part series on the Halftime Model, we explored halftime as a concept, how it works, and the types of questions you’ll asking yourself as it approaches. Today we’re diving deeper to the next level of the halftime of life and if you’re approaching the halftime, we want to help you to develop the tools you’ll need to have a meaningful conversation with yourself about where you are today and where you want to be in the second half.Life is perplexing and societal pressure leaves a lot of us with our heads down, chasing the dream of career success, marked by power and money. But I'm here to tell you: it will not be enough. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s or 50s, there are certain questions you should ask yourself to cultivate the right mindset to live a full and significant life. These questions, combined with the principles shared by Bob Buford in Finishing Well, make up a framework that will help you navigate the halftime and avoid the territory of the midlife crisis.On this episode, Matthew and I discuss the 20 questions you should ask yourself today, how self-reflection about the halftime can help you to become a better leader, the effects of a midlife crisis on leadership, why significance is more important than success, how you can benefit from the self-reflection of halftime even if you’re not yet at that age, and so much more!How do you feel about halftime? Has this discussion made you think differently about your life as you approach or come through halftime? Have you had a new revelation as you hit the third or fourth quarter? Do you think we missed anything? We want to hear about the impact these conversations are having on you. So be sure to share your experiences with us.Key Topics:• A sample of the questions everyone should ask themselves around the halftime of their lives (1:54)• Why you should start asking yourself these questions in your 20s and 30s (4:40)• The competitive advantage for twentysomethings who are already asking themselves these questions (4:57)• A quick sidebar about the demographics of the average podcast listener (6:16)• Differentiating between a midlife crisis and halftime (7:21)• An impromptu teachable moment about the importance of listening to being a good leader (9:14)• The effects of a midlife crisis on leadership (11:23)• How self-reflection about halftime will help you to be a better leader (12:07)• Some of the important principles you should consider building your second half on (13:41)• Why you should focus on achieving significance more than success (14:21)• My thoughts on leaders who fill their office walls with their personal achievements (16:48)• The lack of lasting fulfillment that comes from chasing power and money (18:37)• A word of caution for the super-planners (20:45)• The right time to say no (23:02)• Why you need to think about harvest time (24:09)• The important most seeds for you to plant (25:40)• And much more!Mentioned in this Episode:• The 20 Questions for the Second Half of Life• Bronnie Ware’s Book | The Top Five Regrets Of The Dying: A Life Transformed By The Dearly Departing• Bob Buford’s Book | Finishing Well: The Adventure of Life Beyond Halftime• Peter DruckerSee the show notes and a transcript at https://sheerclarity.com/podcasts/the-halftime-model-part-2-developing-your-humility-as-a-leader
For most leaders, at a certain age you’ll find yourself naturally leaning towards thoughts of self-reflection and questioning. That natural break point in your life is known as the halftime of life. It’s that time where you look back at the first half of your life, check the scoreboard and adjust the game plan for the second half. Today’s conversation is part one of a two-part series and we’re exploring the halftime model as a concept. What is halftime and how does it work? When is the halftime of life? What questions will you ask yourself? In becoming the consummate leader by attraction, understanding the halftime model will help you improve the way you lead and will give you a framework for approaching your goals, aspirations, and ambitions. On this episode, Mathew and I talk about how the halftime model was developed, where it fits in the timeline of life, the type of self-reflection that happens at halftime, why you should become your own cheerleader, the different approach to halftime for second and third generation leaders in family businesses, and so much more! What do you think are you in the halftime of your life? If you’ve already passed the halftime, what advice would you want to pass on to the next person who hasn't quite approached it? We’d love to hear your experiences. Be sure to join us next week when we’ll be doing part two on the halftime model where we’ll dive into what halftime means specifically for leaders at the midpoint in life and how to finish well. Key Topics: • Mathew shares a little about his story and where he is in relation to the halftime of life (2:44) • Why it doesn’t matter whether your career has taken a direct or an evolving path to halftime (5:00) • The development of the halftime model (6:04) • The connection between Bob Buford, the creator of the halftime model, and Peter Drucker (7:02) • The halftime metaphor (8:00) • Where halftime fits in the timeline of life (10:47) • The main developments of the first quarter of life (11:12) • How most people realize they’ve reached halftime (14:16) • The type of self-reflection that happens at halftime (14:58) • Evaluating meaning and purpose after years of pursuing society’s standards for success (15:16) • Why you have to become your own cheerleader (18:40) • How halftime affects second and third generation leaders of closely held legacy businesses (20:13) • The impact of increased longevity and changing workplace dynamics on people’s expectations for their life and work (22:58) • And much more! Mentioned in this Episode: • Bob Buford, author of Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance • Young Presidents’ Organization • The Halftime Institute • Peter Drucker • DISC Behavioral Assessment See the show notes and a transcript at https://sheerclarity.com/podcasts/the-halftime-model-part-1-what-is-it
Do you know what’s next for you in retirement? We continue our exploration of self-reinvention and self-discovery today as we have during this whole monthlong series. On this episode, you’ll learn an important step in the process of self-discovery, which is how to close the book on the past. Before you retire you will want to ask yourself who you really are and who you want to be in the coming years. I interview Skip Prichard, author of The Book of Mistakes, to learn tools we can use to help reinvent ourselves. Learn how to close the door on the past and create your new identity for that new season in life on this episode of Retirement Answer Man. A booklist to help you determine what’s next for you The Longevity Economy by Dr. Joseph Coughlin. Dr. Coughlin approaches the subject of longevity with an economic spin. This help will help you deconstruct your internal narrative on growing old. How to Live Forever by Martin Freedman. This book helps you to ponder what life is really about. It connects great stories and gives examples of how to create a meaningful life. Halftime by Bob Buford. This book is about changing your game plan for success. It will help you reset your new vision and connect with what's driving you. This is an excellent framework to help you reflect on what you can do next. Don't Retire, Rewire by Jeri Sedler and Rick Miners. Jeri and Rick provide exercises throughout the book to help you find work and a life that is fulfilling in retirement. Love Does by Bob Goff. This treasure of a book is a call to action to lean in to do amazing things. The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard. You’ll hear more about this one in the Practical Planning segment. Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud. We all know that there are different seasons to life, but finding closure can be a challenge. This book will help you identify and navigate the difficult conversations and actions to help you close out seasons of your life. How do we define success? The subtitle of Skip Prichard’s The Book of Mistakes is 9 Steps to Creating a Successful Future. But how do we define success in retirement? Making money is no longer a factor. What are other ways we can define success? Skip believes that success can be defined by the maximization of all of your God-given talents. He thinks the trickiest part of success is finding a balance between peace and aspiration at the same time. We’re not meant to be stagnant. We need to continue to aspire for more but still have peace in our lives. What is your why? There is so much you can do in retirement. You are no longer bound by the confines of work or family life. Now it’s time to work on your why. One idea is to take a year just to try new things. Learn an instrument, go to shows, look for the things that really drive you. This is your opportunity to design your life to your specifications. But before you do that you need to stop and reflect. Is this really where you want to go? The most important thing you can do in retirement is move toward something, not away from something. How do you define yourself in retirement? As a society, we have attached ourselves to our labels of what we do for work. But what do you do when you stop working? You don’t want to refer to yourself as a retired lawyer for the rest of yourself. Think about creating your own mission statement. What do you want to be known for? How do you achieve those things? It’s important to plan how you will go about achieving your goals and define the true you. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN HOT TOPIC SEGMENT [1:58] A book list for the new you in retirement PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [10:55] Why did Skip choose to write The Book of Mistakes in parable form? [14:05] How do we define success in retirement? [23:44] What is Skip working towards? [28:48] How do you define yourself in retirement? [32:54] How do we limit distractions? THE HAPPY LAB SEGMENT [39:34] Sometimes we think things are mistakes when they really aren’t TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [42:22] Identify what you need to do to give yourself closure Resources Mentioned In This Episode BOOK - The Longevity Economy by Dr. Joseph Coughlin BOOK - How to Live Forever by Martin Freedman BOOK - Halftime by Bob Buford BOOK - Don't Retire, Rewire by Jeri Sedler BOOK - Love Does by Bob Goff BOOK - The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard Rock Retirement Club Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement by Roger Whitney Work with Roger Roger’s Retirement Learning Center
I loved today's conversation. Joe Koenig, President of World Wide Technology, shares how he grew it from a few million dollars and a couple dozen employees to several billion dollars and 6,000 leaders. Even more impactful, you'll hear the humility behind the mission and the love story of Joe and his wife Kim. They share about a cancer diagnosis, the journey that followed, and a love and faith that continues to guide their way. Today, hear how they have transcended the big diagnosis and how they're choosing to lead their lives to serve others. SHOW NOTES: The gift of grit: Kim moved nine times before high school giving her the skills to not feel scared or intimidated walking into new situations later in life. When Joe started at World Wide Technology, a technology solution provider, in 1993 when it was a young, start-up with 15 employees and $8 million in revenue. By 2018, it's grown to over 6,000 employees and over $11 billion in revenue. THE PATH: The core values at WWT are Trust, Humility, Embrace change, Passion, Attitude, Teamwork, and Honesty. Employees at WWT are empowered to fuel their passions through Day of Caring initiatives and other resources. "Plan + attack" mode: The initial cancer diagnosis required multiple surgeries and the removal of 50-60% of Joe's tongue. After learning it spread to his lymph nodes, Joe required a heavy dose of radiation resulting in a painful path to recovery. Prior to the diagnosis, Kim embarked on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, giving her armor to sustain what was to come. No one fights alone: Building a support system of people that had gone through a similar situation helped guide, push and challenge them. Unconditional love: The process taught them the depth and meaning of their vows and hope it serves their children in their future committed relationships. Joe hopes to show their children how to deal with situations in a positive way, how you can impact others, build empathy + character and how to be a multiplier of love for others. If today's episode reminded you that the best days remain in front of us, you'll love Live Inspired Podcast guest Michele Cushatt. Michele shares her story of trauma, how hope got her through her struggles and how it will help you through yours on ep. 132. KIM AND JOE KOENIG'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? Kim: The Rent Collector by Cameron Wright. Joe: Halftime by Bob Buford and Multipliers by Liz Wiseman. (Founding partner of Halftime Institue Lloyd Reeb was on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 170. He's continuing Bob's mission to help others ensure their next season in life is defined by joy, impact, and balance. Listen to ep. 170 here.) 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Kim: Being open-minded. Joe: Adventure and short memory. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Kim: My grandma, my dad’s mom. She lived for 27 years without her husband. I'd want to learn how she was so resilient and strong to live a great long life after he passed. Joe: My mom and dad. I'd ask him about pain was he going through from 12 years and how did he deal with it. I'd ask my mom the truth for how she dealt with all the pain, suffering and death in her life. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Kim: My wedding ring. Joe: My family photos and videos. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Kim: If you are consumed by worry and let worrying take over, you’re going to miss the joy. Joe: Jim Kavanaugh telling me to come work for WWT; Be interested, not interesting. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Kim: Trust yourself. You’ll end up and get where you’re needing to be by making good choices. Joe: You’re going to have great successes and many failures. Great times and some real, real tough times. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Kim: Well done by a good and faithful servant. Joe: He was a true multiplier of others. *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.
In this week’s episode Mike Sipple Jr. interviews Joe Motz, CEO/Chairman of The Motz Corporation, about an exciting initiative. Joe is embarking on a 6500 mile bike ride over 90 days which is focused on a cause bigger than himself. He calls this initiative Gearing Up For Good. Mike and Joe discuss what inspired the initiative, the importance of holistic care in brain disease treatment, and developing together at work. What Inspired Gearing Up For GoodHaving read Half Time by Bob Buford, a book that teaches how to grow from seeking success in business to seek significance in life, Joe asked himself two questions:What can I do that puts me in a better place?What can I do more with the capacity I have?Several persons in his company are caretakers of loved ones with Parkinson’s disease. Joe has seen the impact of the disease through their eyes. Since he enjoys physical challenges, he created Gearing Up For Good as a supporting effort to raise awareness about the disease.Holistic Care is VitalGearing Up For Good is not focused on finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease; instead, the emphasis is on helping people who live with the disease to have a better life. Joe discusses the importance of focused exercise. He mentions that doctors in Integrated Care also emphasize that people need mindfulness around relaxation to deal with the anxiety and stress of the disease. In addition, your diet really matters, particularly when dealing with a brain disease like Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis. A Leader Who Cares About His PeopleMike commends Joe for being a leader who cares about his people. Joe’s only connection to the disease is through the eyes of his team members who have loved ones with Parkinson’s, yet he cared enough to create this great initiative. Joe mentions that we spend so much time with the people we work with, we need to care about them. Joe is a good example of a caring leader. Growing Together at WorkWe come to work as whole people with feelings. Therefore, it is important that we grow and develop together. As his company grows, Joe says that they are focused on a company culture where everyone's growth is considered. It is important that everybody has one another's back as they grow. His company’s objective is to establish a more collaborative purpose that they all organically feed into and want to be part of. Join the EffortGearing Up For Good is part of a 3-year endeavor to bring meaningful change for people dealing with Parkinson's. However, Joe does not only want to focus on the sad and difficult side. People love adventure and this bike ride across America brings fun and intrigue, while at the same time creating a lot of good. Mike encourages listeners to join up with Joe and the riders who are departing with him from Cincinnati. You can also follow him via his website and on social media. There is an interactive map on his website that shows the journey across the USA. If you join Joe along the way, take a selfie and tag #GearingUpForGood and #TalentMagnet. Joe is seeking to raise $650,000 for Parkinson's and awareness for other neurological diseases such as MS, Alzheimers and Frontotemporal Dementia. Joe is a CEO who is living boldly and who is willing to step up for relationships, work, community, and life. He is reframing success in leadership. ResourcesGearing Up For GoodGearing Up For Good on FacebookUnpacking with Joe Motz - TMI Episode 61Unpacking with Joe Motz - YouTubeHalf Time by Bob Buford
Are you discontent even though everyone around you thinks you “have it all?” Lloyd Reeb, founding partner of Halftime Institute, is on a mission to help you ensure your next season in life is defined by joy, impact, and balance. Today, Lloyd will remind us of the importance of not just doing what is valuable, but doing what is priceless. Regardless of your age or what you can bring to the marketplace, Lloyd will encourage you to get clear, get free and get going. SHOW NOTES: How can your second-half be even more impactful, fun and joyful than the first half was? At 14-years-old, Lloyd's father helped him purchased a few acres of land, charging interest which taught him values. “What do I need to do to pass down the values of generosity, honesty, and hard work before passing the monies down.” A successful building developer inadvertently taught him the importance of significance beyond success. The exposure to what was happening around the world inspired Lloyd to serve or give back to others. Lloyd was introduced to Bob Buford, author of best-selling book Halftime. Because they naturally bracketed the movement of people wanting to renew themselves at mid-life, they created The Halftime Institute. “Sloppy busy”: Your calendar is full but you have a nagging lack of focus and leverage that you had in your career. Resist the temptation to start working on the solution and take the time to think through your core strengths. Gallup's Strengths Finder 2.0 played an important role in their children being heard. Get a copy or each other's strengths like I did with my family. Halftime is a remedy, not a strategy: Think about who you are and then the work you’ve been given. Don’t just jump in and get “sloppy busy.” Take time to reflect on who you are and the best place you can give back. Ask yourself: When was I at my best? What was the most painful experience in my life and what did I learn from it? Very often our pain from the past calls out a path for our future. Think about who you are and not the work. Valuable vs. priceless: On one side of the paper, write a list of all the valuable things your life. On the other side, write the priceless things. What are you doing to protect the valuable versus priceless things? The Halftime Institute: University for the second half of life, a place where people blessed with success, begin to explore how to make the second half even richer + fulfilling than the first half. Have a healthy mid-life renewal: Get clear, get free, get going. Intentionality: Lloyd strives to help other leaders be more intentional in not only how they give their time away but also building a world-class family. If you enjoyed hearing how Lloyd is moving from success to significance, you'll love hearing Live Inspired Podcast guest Jill Blashack Strahan share how she created a successful business during a tragic season in her life on ep. 18. You'll also love hearing Live Inspired Podcast guest + graffiti artist Erik Wahl share how the dot-com bust in 2000 led him to reevaluate his life on ep. 80. LLOYD REEB'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Bible and Ordering Your Private World by Gordon McDonald. 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? Curiosity. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? I have seven “Book of Days”. Every day, I keep an artifact of someone’s life that I’ve affected, touched or helped. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Historian David McCullough. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? My mom taught me it’s better to give than to get. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Marry Linda Walker. She's taught me relentless forgiveness. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? 100x: I’d like to take what I’ve been given and invest it so it produces 100 times that blessing or impact in other people’s lives. *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram + get his Monday Motivation email.
Cathy Standiford is a retired City Manager and Local Government Consultant, a volunteer mentor for Write Girl, and a 30-year member of Soroptimist International. As a woman of faith, Cathy believes it is her purpose to serve, mentor, and empower young women. On today’s show, Cathy discusses the two organizations that are close to her heart and how it inspires her every day post-retirement! Key Takeaways: [3:40] Who is Cathy and how did she get started in non-profit work? [5:25] Cathy has been part of Soroptimist for the last 30 years! [14:55] What kind of work does Soroptimist do? [21:00] Cathy explains why Soroptimist keeps her inspired. [26:55] Cathy shares the story of a homeless student living out of her car. [30:00] So many young people today have been told ‘no’ and that their dreams simply are not possible. [33:05] Over the years, how has Cathy’s talents and service to the nonprofit sector evolved? [39:00] How does Cathy effectively manage challenges that come up? [42:20] Work-life balance is a myth! [48:25] Cathy is in a period of her post-retirement life where she’s focused on doing significant and meaningful work. [50:45] Cathy describes what her connection to God and her faith means to her. Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast LiveYourDream.org Soroptimist WriteGirl Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford
Welcome to the last part of my own Motherhustler story! It has been fun sharing my journey to all of you and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm amazed by all your response and feedback about my life story. I'm glad it's inspiring you and giving you permission to take massive action regardless of what it is you've been aspiring to do. Let's talk about part 6 of my story. So far, the last part of my lifetime, for now. I will not stop writing my own story and making it happen. I made a post today about the kind of work I am doing now is work that will live on beyond my lifetime. It's the kind of work that will only get started when I'm gone. A work that's barely scratching the surface when I die. My lifetime will merely be the foundation of this work because this work is larger than life itself! Let's talk about my mid-life crisis at 35 years old. Most of my friends are at least 10 years older than me as I became a professional. I knew that if I wanted wisdom, I couldn't get it from the people my age or the people younger than me. I gravitated towards them because they I was attracted to their maturity and wisdom. One day some of them we're reading the book Half Time by Bob Buford. They never suggested it but I was like I want to read it. They said it's for people who are going through mid-life crisis. Regardless, I grabbed the book anyways and what I learned was astounding. Listen to this episode because on this episode, I share what I learned from that book. I love you Motherhustler Nation! Follow Host + Founder all across Social Media @kareenmills. Podcast IG: @beingmotherhustlerpodcast Download and subscribe to the podcast here www.linktr.ee/kareenmills --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beingmotherhustler/support
Welcome to the 113th episode of Giving Back Insights! Insights are our solo show to celebrate how our guests and their charities serve others, explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and connect. Today we’re talking about Halftime - moving from success to significance! Enjoy today’s episode and keep your comments and feedback coming. Key Takeaways: I had two extraordinary conversations this week. Two people, both retired, both doing the most important work of their lives. Two authors, Bob Buford and Marc Freedman, both talk about “Halftime”, or the period after 50 and before decrepit. Cathy Standiford, who you’ll hear from in an upcoming episode, is retired and a nonstop ball of energy working to empower women and girls with economic opportunity, particularly through education. She is in her 30th year volunteering with Soroptomist, her 2nd year with WriteGirl, and shows no sign of slowing down. Bill and I started working together on ShelterBox USA’s PR committee. My comment to Hannah after our conversation was simple: you’ve got a person at Halftime who’s chosen ShelterBox to do his most important work. Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness Love & Gratitude, Rob Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast
In today's episode of The Art of Passive Income, Mark and Scott talk with Rick Coplin—RickCoplin.com. Rick is a communicator, coach, and catalyst leading successful people to clarify their mindsets, identify their purpose, and cultivate the conviction to intentionally leverage their success and move into a life of significance. Rick puts his focus into helping those who have already been successful in life but who feel like there's something more. He takes them through a process to help them design their perfect lives by understanding who they are today and what they believe they are capable of doing and who they want to be. Join us as we delve deep into getting to the core of our significance. Plus, Rick answers: Why he chooses to work with successful people Challenges he sees people face crossing the bridge to a life of significance Where he sees people defining significance Plus, find out which three people, living or not, he would have over for dinner and what's the one question he would ask them. Listen in now as Rick takes us on a journey into our psyches to uncover our path to significance. “The key is not thinking that it's a singular linear path. It is a path that you start and make decisions along the way that radically change or in some small ways change what you are doing...you tweak it. It's an evolutionary thing, not a radical one.” TIP OF THE WEEK Mark: Learn more about Rick and how you can achieve significance in your life, going from success to significance at RickCoplin.com. Don't forget to check out his podcast, a really great resource for moving up that chain of Maslow's hierarchy and really helping define your purpose, becoming more intentional in life and becoming a greater contributor. Scott: For taking fast notes right from your menu bar, check out the Mac app, Tyke.io—It's free! Rick: Read the book, Half Time by Bob Buford. It's about what are you doing with your life as you work your way through your career? What's going to be significant about you? Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?
Thomas has been a commercial broker who specializes in multifamily for years now. One of the first things we dive into is how a newbie investor can win over an apartment broker. From offering to pay for your broker’s time to knowing the market like the back of your hand, and more secrets revealed in this episode. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Make small mistakes” - Thomas T Furlow Thomas “T” Furlow Commercial Real Estate Broker - Deaton Investment Real Estate, Inc. Has a diversified real estate background and has been a multi-family broker for more than 10 years Handles operations and general brokerage duties, working with sellers to market their properties for sale Consults investors on buying decisions Based in Raleigh, North Carolina Say hi to him at Best Ever Book:The Bible and Halftime by Bob Buford Join us and our online investor community: Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: List and manage your property all from one platform with . Once listed you can: accept applications, screen tenants, accept payments and receive maintenance tickets all in one place - and all free for landlords. Go to to get started today!
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In this episode, Marc interviews Dr. Joel Dobbs. Dr. Dobbs is an experienced life sciences executive, with over thirty years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has served in a variety of senior leadership roles in information technology, as well as general management, clinical research, regulatory affairs, post-marketing surveillance, academia, and consulting. Dr. Dobbs has served as a member of top-tier executive teams of dynamic organizations, in startup, rapid-growth, turn-around, merger, integration, and change phases. He currently serves as the Executive-in-Residence at the University of Alabama Birmingham's Collat School of Business, where he also directs the school's office of innovation and entrepreneurship, teaches, and works with entrepreneurs within the UAB environment and the greater Birmingham business community to help them develop and grow their business. He is also the CEO of the Compass Talent Management Group, LLC, a consulting firm that assists organizations with the identification and development of key talent with designing organization strategies and structures to maximize their ability to compete in the business world of today and tomorrow. Marc and Joel discuss several topics, including Joel’s intentionally varied first half of his life, some of the triggers that started his pursuit of goals for the second half of his life, and how giving back through mentoring, from his extensive experience, is so gratifying. Key Takeaways: [:54] Marc welcomes you to episode 75 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. 75 episodes make a year-and-a-half. Marc invites you to share this episode with like-minded souls. Please subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast, share it on social media, and tell your neighbors and colleagues. [1:39] Next week, Marc will team up with Mark Anthony Dyson of The Voice of Jobseekers podcast for a Q&A episode to answer some listener questions. [1:52] This week’s episode is from the archives. It is an encore interview of Dr. Joel Dobbs. Dr. Dobbs was Marc’s first interview with a person who had made a career pivot in the second half of life. It was one of the best stories because Dr. Dobbs planned out his transition. Marc hopes you enjoy this episode! [2:15] Marc welcomes Dr. Joel Dobbs. [2:40] Joel majored in Chemistry, went to pharmacy school, and got a doctorate. He followed a purposefully varied career path, in three phases, until he retired five years ago. He was with GlaxoSmithKline when it was just Glaxo. In his time there it went from a startup to $3.5 billion a year. He helped the various business units develop.[6:34] Another company recruited him and he spent the last 15 years of his career as a CIO — a completely unplanned path — until he retired five years ago. That was the first half of his career. Marc calls this a portfolio career or “a lot of different stuff.” [7:44] Today Joel is a business school professor at UAB Collat School of Business. He also runs a leadership consulting business, teaching from the multitude of mistakes he has made over the first half of his life. He finds it tremendously gratifying. [9:16] In his late 40s, Joel started considering his life’s impact. Around 50, he read Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford, and it set his path. [11:11] The halftime of your life is a period to ask: how do I turn the second half of my life into one that leverages my success, but focuses on significance? [11:42] Joel began really thinking about what did he want to do next? Was his ladder of success leaning against the wrong building? [13:52] Joel was very interested in his company’s offer of a voluntary retirement when they extended it to executives. He talks about consulting work he did, and other companies that recruited him. He wrote the job description for one of them. He also attended The Halftime Institute, which changed his view of life. [16:00] Joel put together in a notebook his plan for the second half of his life. He looked for opportunities to test concepts about working. [21:16] Marc comments on how Joel drove his career agenda. He knew when to move on and he left, always with the goal in mind. [22:03] If you know what you want to do, and you're able to answer that clearly, concisely, and decisively, you'd be surprised how often you get to do that. [22:19] Spend time thinking about the perfect life and writing it down. That very act sensitizes you to opportunity. [22:54] When Joel checked his ‘perfect life’ list after years, how much had he achieved? [24:45] Intentional achievement takes clarity. Usually, clarity does not come overnight. [26:50] Marc’s final thoughts: Dr. Dobbs was very purposeful in planning out his second half of life. [28:11] Marc invites you to check back next week when Mark Anthony Dyson and Marc answer listener questions. Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com Mark Anthony Dyson The Voice of Jobseekers GlaxoSmithKline Stevens Institute of Technology UAB Collat School of Business. The Halftime Institute Joel H. Dobbs Joel.Dobbs@iCloud.com Personal Branding for Baby Boomers: What It Is, How to Manage It, and Why It's No Longer Optional, by Marc Miller. Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford Please pick up a copy of Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey. The paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats are available now. When you have completed reading the book, Marc would very much appreciate your leaving an honest review on Amazon.com. The audio version of the book is available on iTunes app, Audible, and Amazon. Marc has the paid membership community running on the CareerPivot.com website. The website is alive and in production. Marc is contacting people on the waitlist. Sign up for the waitlist at CareerPivot.com/Community. Marc has three initial cohorts of 10 members in the second half of life and they are guiding him on what to build. He is looking for individuals for the fourth cohort who are motivated to take action and give Marc input on what he should produce next. He’s currently working on LinkedIn, blogging, and book publishing training. Marc is bringing someone in to guide members on how to write a book. The next topic will be business formation and there will be lots of other things. Ask to be put on the waiting list to join a cohort. This is a unique paid membership community where Marc will offer group coaching, special content, and a community where you can seek help. CareerPivot.com/Episode-75 Show Notes for this episode. 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The first half of your life takes place in your teens, twenties and early 30s. In those years life is big, the future seems endless, and you have tons of energy. But something changes between the ages of 38-44. A lot of people are forced to rethink the trajectory of their life. They realize they’re not going to live forever, and they wonder what will give them lasting significance. Bob Buford called those years of reappraisal “half-time.” Half-time is a time for reassessment. What do I really want my life to be about? And how am I going to get there? In this passage, Solomon suggests that the second half of life can be the best half, if we will submit to certain disciplines
Try something new, purchase a shopping center! Our guest looks for for value add shopping centers that are ugly, strange, underperforming, etc...and turns them around! Hear about an 8 year deal and how he turns low volume tenants into a booming location! Best Ever Tweet: If your goal is to make a lot of money specialize in your niche and focus. Michael Flight Real Estate Background: - President of Concordia Realty Corporation and Concordia Realty Management, Inc. - Owns office buildings, multi-family apartment buildings and developed condominium projects. - His companies invest, develop and provide real estate services to commercial properties - Licensed commercial real estate broker since 1986, holds a current Illinois Real Estate Managing Brokers license - Based in Westchester, IL - Say hi to him at www.concordiarealty.com - Best Ever Book: Halftime with Bob Buford Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Want an inbox full of online leads? Get a FREE strategy session with Dan Barrett who is the only certified Google partner that exclusively works with real estate investors like us. Go to to schedule the appointment. Subscribe in and so you don’t miss an episode!
We continue the theme of ‘halftime' in people's lives by speaking to Lloyd Reeb, an eminent author and speaker who coaches and mentors for the Halftime Institute. Lloyd shared with us some great advice about how to use an existing business as a platform to do good for others and for yourself, and his own story will strike a chord with many people too. In his words: “I was pursuing the american dream without any sense as to where it was going to take me” In today's episode, you will learn: What the most important question you need to answer as an Entrepreneur What it’s like to use your company as a platform to live the life you want The Post-it note exercise to a great management team How to find the right people to go on the Entrepreneurship journey with you The 3 steps to find the best path to a great life and business What was the moment when he realized his corporate life needed to change? At the age of 30 he travelled across Asia and ended up in Manilla to visit a friend who was a missionary. He spent most of the week in Manilla playing basketball with kids and talking to them about faith. After that he went to a 5-star resort in Malaysia and realized he had more fun with the kids in Manilla than he did in the sanitized surroundings in Malaysia. How did he start the process of change? He looked at his life in the same way as he would look at his businesses. In his words: “you wouldn't build a business without metrics, but how many of us use metrics for our own life?” Then his mentor Bob Buford (author of Halftime: Moving From Success To Significance) empowered him further by saying: “You come into my office and give me these goals every year, but you've never told me where you want them to take you. Any time you've got free, work on the question ‘if your life was perfect; what would it look like?'” Lloyd's advice for what you can do today as a family: Ask yourself three questions: Is there any limit of money you can spend on yourselves? If there is, what is it? What is in my kids' best interest to inherit when I pass away? How can you find your ‘mission'? The first thing you should do is watch Lloyd’s TEDx Talk. It is amazing and summarized everything you need to know Lloyd's big point is for people to understand their mission in life before they make wholesale changes. It might be that their current company/workplace can help them do that or it may be that they have to move on. In his case he defined his mission as being a thought leader rather than an operator, so he relinquished his day-to-day management responsibilities and set about finding fields of work that had thought leadership at the forefront, hence how he became an author. He has also seen many examples of people using their companies creatively to make the kind of impact they want as part of their mission, i.e. a man who had a company that sold jumpsuits for prisoners created a sub-organization dedicated to preventing convicts from re-offending. What did Lloyd learn from the battle to change his identity? When you reinvent yourself, you're going to go through a detox process. You're addicted to the adrenaline of everyday business so it figures that it may take some time to adjust to a life without it. Understand there is a ‘head journey' and a ‘heart journey' in midlife renewal. The head journey is things like ‘what am I going to do with my time?' The heart journey is the concept of allowing you
We continue the theme of ‘halftime’ in people’s lives by speaking to Lloyd Reeb, an eminent author and speaker who coaches and mentors for the Halftime Institute. Lloyd shared with us some great advice about how to use an existing business as a platform to do good for others and for yourself, and his own story will strike a chord with many people too. In his words: “I was pursuing the american dream without any sense as to where it was going to take me” In today’s episode, you will learn: What the most important question you need to answer as an Entrepreneur What it’s like to use your company as a platform to live the life you want The Post-it note exercise to a great management team How to find the right people to go on the Entrepreneurship journey with you The 3 steps to find the best path to a great life and business What was the moment when he realized his corporate life needed to change? At the age of 30 he travelled across Asia and ended up in Manilla to visit a friend who was a missionary. He spent most of the week in Manilla playing basketball with kids and talking to them about faith. After that he went to a 5-star resort in Malaysia and realized he had more fun with the kids in Manilla than he did in the sanitized surroundings in Malaysia. How did he start the process of change? He looked at his life in the same way as he would look at his businesses. In his words: “you wouldn’t build a business without metrics, but how many of us use metrics for our own life?” Then his mentor Bob Buford (author of Halftime: Moving From Success To Significance) empowered him further by saying: “You come into my office and give me these goals every year, but you’ve never told me where you want them to take you. Any time you’ve got free, work on the question ‘if your life was perfect; what would it look like?’” Lloyd’s advice for what you can do today as a family: Ask yourself three questions: Is there any limit of money you can spend on yourselves? If there is, what is it? What is in my kids’ best interest to inherit when I pass away? How can you find your ‘mission’? The first thing you should do is watch Lloyd’s TEDx Talk. It is amazing and summarized everything you need to know Lloyd’s big point is for people to understand their mission in life before they make wholesale changes. It might be that their current company/workplace can help them do that or it may be that they have to move on. In his case he defined his mission as being a thought leader rather than an operator, so he relinquished his day-to-day management responsibilities and set about finding fields of work that had thought leadership at the forefront, hence how he became an author. He has also seen many examples of people using their companies creatively to make the kind of impact they want as part of their mission, i.e. a man who had a company that sold jumpsuits for prisoners created a sub-organization dedicated to preventing convicts from re-offending. What did Lloyd learn from the battle to change his identity? When you reinvent yourself, you’re going to go through a detox process. You’re addicted to the adrenaline of everyday business so it figures that it may take some time to adjust to a life without it. Understand there is a ‘head journey’ and a ‘heart journey’ in midlife renewal. The head journey is things like ‘what am I going to do with my time?’ The heart journey is the concept of allowing you
Today we're speaking to someone who truly understands a life beyond business. As CEO of the Halftime Institute, Dean Niewolny has been empowering people to find fulfillment in their lives outside of work. Dean has lived through his very own crisis too. Having spent 23 years in senior exec roles across Wall Street, he can remember staring out of the window one day and wondering what it all meant. That feeling of emptiness persuaded him to sign up to the Halftime Institute as a client, and it wasn't long before he was given the opportunity to cross over to the other side and become a member of their senior management team. What a meaningful conversation we had – it's well worth a listen – but if you're pushed for time, read on for the summary of the show… What does the Halftime Institute stand for? Based on Bob Buford's book, ‘Halftime: Moving From Success To Significance', the institute offers guidance to people like Dean who find themselves at a crossroads in their career/life. As the title of the book says it is geared towards finding ‘significance' rather than the endless pursuit of ‘success'. People find themselves working with The Halftime Institute after they experience what Neil called “smoldering discontent”… They have achieved success in today’s terms but still feel like something is missing. They are on a search to find more meaning in life. What does ‘halftime' mean? The concept of halftime started when Bob Buford woke up and had a “success panic” in the middle of the night. He had an epiphany that he was addicted to the kill and the thrill of the deal. He found himself asking, “What’s this all for? Is this it?” Halftime is not a time of crisis but a time to reflect. It should be a catalyst for purpose, impact, and growth. Dean has seen the definition of what halftime means change significantly during his time in the business. When he started, it normally meant the literal halfway point in somebody's life, i.e. at 40-65 they'd look to identify significance. Now he sees people begin the quest for significance ranging from their late 20s to their 80s. It also used to be very male dominated, but now the split is only 60/40 male to female. How do people reach the awakening? In the case of many business owners and highly successful business people, it's a significant event like a death in the family or an illness. In Dean's case it was the realization he was in a state of ‘smoldering discontent'. Can significance only be achieved outside of work? Not at all – this is a common myth that Dean is desperate to bust. The obvious thought in many people's minds is to throw away their career and do something conventionally worthy like open a homeless shelter, but it is distinctly possible for people to use their existing platforms to find better fulfillment. According to Dean, 70% of people who complete Halftime programs actually stay where they're at. They simply find ways to reach significance with what they already have. How do you find your significance? Dean tried to do it on his own and it was a disaster. He advises you to take a pause in life, ‘figure out your strengths, passions, gifts and what makes you sad, glad and mad.' Dean says it's essential to have someone walk you through the journey. There are also great benefits in doing it as part of a group because sharing the journey with somebody else at the same level is a great motivating factor. What are the main obstacles that prevent people from finding their significance
Today we’re speaking to someone who truly understands a life beyond business. As CEO of the Halftime Institute, Dean Niewolny has been empowering people to find fulfillment in their lives outside of work. Dean has lived through his very own crisis too. Having spent 23 years in senior exec roles across Wall Street, he can remember staring out of the window one day and wondering what it all meant. That feeling of emptiness persuaded him to sign up to the Halftime Institute as a client, and it wasn’t long before he was given the opportunity to cross over to the other side and become a member of their senior management team. What a meaningful conversation we had – it’s well worth a listen – but if you’re pushed for time, read on for the summary of the show… What does the Halftime Institute stand for? Based on Bob Buford’s book, ‘Halftime: Moving From Success To Significance’, the institute offers guidance to people like Dean who find themselves at a crossroads in their career/life. As the title of the book says it is geared towards finding ‘significance’ rather than the endless pursuit of ‘success’. People find themselves working with The Halftime Institute after they experience what Neil called “smoldering discontent”… They have achieved success in today’s terms but still feel like something is missing. They are on a search to find more meaning in life. What does ‘halftime’ mean? The concept of halftime started when Bob Buford woke up and had a “success panic” in the middle of the night. He had an epiphany that he was addicted to the kill and the thrill of the deal. He found himself asking, “What’s this all for? Is this it?” Halftime is not a time of crisis but a time to reflect. It should be a catalyst for purpose, impact, and growth. Dean has seen the definition of what halftime means change significantly during his time in the business. When he started, it normally meant the literal halfway point in somebody’s life, i.e. at 40-65 they’d look to identify significance. Now he sees people begin the quest for significance ranging from their late 20s to their 80s. It also used to be very male dominated, but now the split is only 60/40 male to female. How do people reach the awakening? In the case of many business owners and highly successful business people, it’s a significant event like a death in the family or an illness. In Dean’s case it was the realization he was in a state of ‘smoldering discontent’. Can significance only be achieved outside of work? Not at all – this is a common myth that Dean is desperate to bust. The obvious thought in many people’s minds is to throw away their career and do something conventionally worthy like open a homeless shelter, but it is distinctly possible for people to use their existing platforms to find better fulfillment. According to Dean, 70% of people who complete Halftime programs actually stay where they’re at. They simply find ways to reach significance with what they already have. How do you find your significance? Dean tried to do it on his own and it was a disaster. He advises you to take a pause in life, ‘figure out your strengths, passions, gifts and what makes you sad, glad and mad.’ Dean says it’s essential to have someone walk you through the journey. There are also great benefits in doing it as part of a group because sharing the journey with somebody else at the same level is a great motivating factor. What are the main obstacles that prevent people from finding their significance
SPINNING THE BIBLE Remember: the cross is an offense [Galatians 5:11], and the preaching of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness [1 Corinthians 1:18]. The environment is visually stimulating, often with multiple video screens, drama, dance, and skits to portray “Biblical concepts”. The pastors often wear polo shirts to set the audience at ease, pace back and forth as they speak, wearing mobile microphones – in all, a very distracting environment. The pastors give handouts with fill-in-the-blanks to be utilized during the message – this results in people rarely bringing Bibles to church. Multiple Bible versions are used, in order to put the right “spin” on the message, and the King James Version is usually avoided due to the “difficulty in newcomers understanding it”, and the “hard truth” message that it brings. The messages are significant, in that much is left out, and with all of the distraction that is occurring, it is difficult for one to discern what it is that is missing. Jesus' love and grace are emphasized, often His deity is minimized, and the fact that He is a righteous judge is usually avoided. Sin is often characterized as “wrongdoing”, “wrong choices”, and “mistakes.” In Rick Warren5 and Bob Buford's6 books, the personal pronouns He, and Him, when referring to Jesus in mid-sentence, are not capitalized, once again diminishing His deity. He puts his “spin” on the Blessed Word of God in order to tickle the itching ears of his audience. The end result is a watered-down message, with “feel good” half-truths, and no condemnation/conviction of sin.
In this episode, Marc interviews Dr. Joel Dobbs. Dr. Dobbs is an experienced life sciences executive, with over thirty years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has served in a variety of senior leadership roles in information technology, as well as general management, clinical research, regulatory affairs, post-marketing surveillance, academia, and consulting. Dr. Dobbs has served as a member of top-tier executive teams of dynamic organizations, in startup, rapid-growth, turn-around, merger, integration, and change phases. He currently serves as the Executive-in-Residence at the University of Alabama Birmingham's Colatt School of Business, where he also directs the school's office of innovation and entrepreneurship, teaches, and works with entrepreneurs within the UAB environment and the greater Birmingham business community to help them develop and grow their business. He is also the CEO of the Compass Talent Management Group, LLC, a consulting firm that assists organizations with the identification and development of key talent with designing organization strategies and structures to maximize their ability to compete in the business world of today and tomorrow. Marc and Joel discuss several topics, including Joel’s intentionally varied first half of his life, some of the triggers that started his pursuit of goals for the second half of his life, and how giving back through mentoring, from his extensive experience, is so gratifying. Key Takeaways: [2:52] Joel majored in Chemistry, went to pharmacy school, and got a doctorate. He followed a purposefully varied career path, until he retired five years ago. [8:03] Today Joel is a business school professor at UAB Colatt School of Business.He also runs a leadership consulting business, teaching from the multitude of mistakes he has made over the first half of his life. He finds it tremendously gratifying. [9:35] In his late 40s, Joel started considering his life’s impact. Around 50, he read Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford, and it set his path. [11:28] Halftime is a period to ask: how do I turn the second half of my life into one that leverages my success, but focuses on significance? [12:00] Joel began really thinking about what did he want to do next? Was his ladder of success leaning against the wrong building? [14:25] What did Joel think about his company’s offer of a voluntary retirement? [16:59] What areas of focus did Joel put in his plan for the second half of his life? [22:40] Marc comments on how Joel drove his career agenda. He knew when to move on, and he left, always with the goal in mind. [23:35] If you know what you want to do, and you're able to answer that question clearly, concisely, and decisively, you'd be surprised how often you get to do that. [24:13] Spend time thinking about the perfect life and writing it down. That very act sensitizes you to opportunity. [24:22] When Joel checked his perfect life list after years, how much had he achieved? [26:22] Intentional achievement takes clarity. Usually, clarity does not come overnight. Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com Contact Marc, and ask questions at: Careerpivot.com/contact-me LinkedIn: Joel H. Dobbs Email: Joel.Dobbs@iCloud.com Website: The Compass Talent Management Group Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey Personal Branding for Baby Boomers: What It Is, How to Manage It, and Why It's No Longer Optional, by Marc Miller. Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance, by Bob Buford Take a moment -- go to iTunes. Give this podcast a review!
Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/156 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary When you have achieved your own version of success, what do you do next? This week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast features an interview with Aaron Walker, an entrepreneur, life coach, and mentor. Aaron is a pro when it comes to success, but, more importantly, he has learned that success doesn't cut it. In the last few years Aaron has revamped his life in direct pursuit of significance, and he shares his lessons with us on the podcast. Resources Mentioned in the Show Download my Top 10 Tools for Productivity Junkies [Join The 5 AM Club to get started] Aaron Walker [Entrepreneur, life coach, and mentor] 3 Free Documents from Aaron [Begin your journey to significance with Aaron’s help] Moving From Success to Significance [Book by Bob Buford and Jim Collins] Darren Hardy [Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine] Dan Miller [Author of 48 Days to the Work You Love] Dave Ramsey [Radio show host and author]
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Click Here for the resources from this episode. We will be giving away a free copy of The 210 Project. Register Here to enter! 3 Keys To Find Your Life Mission "What He has done is created you beautifully, you are his masterpiece. You have enormous value, not only to God but to the world. You have got to understand who you are and how you are gifted to see where you fit." - Don Ankenbrandt After going through the Halftime Institute and finding his calling, Don Ankenbrandt was so inspired he pulled together a team to write the 210 Project. The 210 Project is designed to help you answer the two most pressing questions to help you find your place in God’s story. Why am I here? What does God really want me to do with my life? All of us long for the answer to these questions and it can only be found when we connect to the One who made us and when we discover where we fit in His Story. Even if we know that God has not left us out of his plan, we struggle to know… The 210 Project answers these questions through a practical and engaging process that helps you discover your unique spiritual DNA. The 210 Project consist of a book to read and a series of powerful online activities that bring clarity and understanding to your life’s purpose. Walk this path and your life will never be the same! "When you find your place of fitting you naturally come alive!" - Don Ankenbrandt Resources Start with the 210 Project website The 210 Project consists of a book and very insightful online tools to help you in the journey. The book focuses on three key areas Identity Good Works Life Mission The online resources will help you with Discovering your unique spiritual DNA Documenting God's path for your life Listening to the small still voice of God There is also a workbook to bring small groups through this. We did this with our men's forum and the results were transformational! Bio Inspired by Bob Buford’s Halftime, Don Ankenbrandt left the business world and joined Young Life, where he served as both Metro and Regional Director for 13 years. In 2007, he founded Alliance Ministries with the purpose of coaching men and women to discover their Kingdom calling and to provide them with connections to ministry opportunities. Don has served on the leadership council for Halftime, training other Halftime affiliates around the world. Don and his wife Susie live in Birmingham, AL, and have three grown children, DJ, Jamie and Jake.
Click Here for the blog post and resources from this episode “Our real vision…is that we will help women—through God’s hand leading us—see that their faith should be a part of every minute of every day, that their relationships should be their priority, and that their work is a place God has called them to be.” –Diane Paddison At the age of sixteen, Diane Paddison was leading crews of eighty people on her family’s Oregon farm. As an adult, she was often the sole woman in Fortune 500 and 1000 boardrooms. Diane realized the crucial importance of a mentor early on, and now pays it forward mentoring countless women through her website 4wordwomen.org and her book, “Work, Love and Pray.” Through trials of her own, Diane learned how to pray fervently, stay grounded in God’s Word and surround herself with a support system of women who were fellow believers. She also went through the “Half Time” system, where she realized that God had prepared her with her experiences professionally and relationally, with a firm foundation of faith. She met Bob Buford, who encouraged her to write her book and catapulted her to start her ministry to “connect, lead and support professional women to reach their God-given potential.” “Try to find companies where your values and priorities align. And then try to find roles where your strengths align with that role.” –Diane Paddison What You Will Learn: The importance of a mentor and how to find your own mentor How to focus your goals in these three areas: professional, relational and spiritual goals The keys to putting fear behind you and overcoming hardships How to discern God’s will for your life and reach your full potential How to discover where your energy comes from and what you are passionate about Resources: 4wordwomen.org “Work, Love and Pray” and companion study guide by Diane Paddison “Half Time” by Bob Buford Christianity Today Bio Diane Paddison, 4word Founder and President, is a Harvard MBA graduate, former global executive of two Fortune 500 companies and one Fortune 1000 company, and serves as an independent director for two corporations and four not-for-profits. But her life’s passion is mentoring professional women. The leading advocate for the professional Christian women community, Paddison published Work, Love, Pray in 2011 while laying the foundation for 4word. The book cast a vision for women of faith who represent a growing share of the fulltime workforce, yet are underserved in resources compared to the men around them. Featuring 15 women leaders who found personal and business success while keeping faith at their core, Work, Love, Pray affirms and challenges women who feel uniquely called to the workplace. Diane’s heart for encouraging professional women took root in her early in her commercial real estate career, an industry where few women held mid-level roles, and were virtually absent in senior leadership. Crossing lines of tradition, Diane approached the top company executive – a man – to express her professional goals and ask for mentoring. He agreed, and since then, Diane has been purposeful in supporting women around her with the lessons she learned. Mentorship is a lifestyle: even when traveling to a regional office on business, she often reserves a lunch hour to gather women company-wide to foster relationships. She led the development of the CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) “Bridging the C-Suite Gap” mentoring program, credited with the advancement of many participants to senior executive ranks since it launched. Diane Paddison speaks on life/work balance, mentoring/sponsorship, and impactful leadership at events across the country. She authors weekly posts at 4wordwomen.org, and is a featured columnist for Today’s Christian Women – a Christianity Today digital magazine. Diane serves on the board for the Harvard Business School Christian Fellowship Alumni Association. Diane and her husband, Chris, have four children and live in Dallas, Texas.
To get a copy of the bestselling book Halftime for free go to http://www.eternalleadership.com/halftime “The appetite for significance is at an all time high, yet most people have no idea where or how to identify their gifts and talent—and to connect to their passions. And that’s my love for Halftime. Nothing satisfies more than to help a man or woman say, ‘This is what God has for me to do.’” — Dean Niewolny, Halftime Institute CEO You are probably going to live a whole adult lifetime that wasn’t available to your parents and grandparents. Their life expectancy at birth was 50 years. We have two lifetimes now. Life I is what occurs before halftime, and Life II comes afterwards. Most people have a pretty good plan for Life I, but few can see their way forward into Life II. Halftime is the in-between season that occurs at about age 45, plus or minus a few years. It’s the time first described in the book, Halftime – the season of “now what?” In our time, halftime really marks the end of Life I and the beginning of this whole new second adult season that we’ve identified as Life II or the second half. Halftime used to be the beginning of the end. Now it is the beginning of a whole new beginning: a season that for many has turned out to be the richest and most meaning-filled season of all. Peter Drucker once told Bob Buford, “The strongest insight you had in Halftime was that there is more than one lifetime.” Life II takes most people by surprise. Most people are unprepared and they are searching for meaning in mid-life. The Halftime Institute is the leading authority on creating a second half defined by joy, impact and balance. We’ve served thousands of men and women from varied backgrounds. We also serve organizations like Kingdom Advisors, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and World Presidents Organization (WPO). "God has a plan for each and every one of us and He wants us to live in this sweet spot." - Dean Niewolny You will learn How to find your passion How to find your Ephesians 2:10 calling The steps to discover how God wired you and the incredible potential that unlocks How to find perfect clarity on the life you want to create for yourself How God sees success and what that means for you Resources Checkout Dean's Articles: Is There Not A Cause . . . For Me? Unwrapped Halftime Institute Click here for a free copy of this incredible book We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Halftime Institute! If you are at the place where you would like to move from success to significance click here to get a copy of this book for free. This book is one of the most transformational books I have ever read - John Ramstead Video Library about Halftime Halftime Mission & Vision Become a member of Halftime Bio Dean Niewolny spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms, finishing his career in the financial sector as market manager for Wells Fargo Advisors in Chicago, where he oversaw a $100mm market. While in Chicago, he and his wife, Lisa, traveled many times to Africa and, seeing the abject needs of widows and orphans, made life changes that enabled them to get involved, such as helping to complete an orphan home and a Hospice home in Durbin, South Africa. In 2010, Dean traded his marketplace career for Halftime to help more people who, like him, wanted to expand their own “first half” success and skills into passion and purpose for meeting human needs and making a significant difference. Dean joined Halftime as managing director and in 2011 became chief executive officer. He speaks at events around the world, encouraging business leaders to channel first-half achievement into a second half defined by joy, impact and balance. Having grown up playing sports—eventually in college and semi-professional baseball—Dean still enjoys coaching youth sports, especially his son’s little league teams. He and Lisa have two children and live in Southlake, Texas.
Click here for a copy of the book Halftime for FREE A Halftime Journey From Success to Significance “There was this giant dissonance between the life I was living, which was joyless, and this pathway of joy so clearly outlined in the Bible. And I said, “How am I going to bridge this gap? How am I going to reconcile this?”-Jeff Spadafora So many people “have been brainwashed into thinking that the key to happiness is to make as much money as you can as fast as you can,” begins Jeff Spadafora in this inspiring and enlightening message of how to integrate your career with your God-given gifts and purpose. He relates how we mistakenly tend toward a “binary vision” of thinking that we can only choose the marketplace or the mission field, when in fact there are multiple ways that we can remain in our current platform and still be fully obedient to God’s plan for us. We can “bloom” right where we are currently planted! “Live an integrated life, where your Tuesday afternoon board meeting self is the exact same self as on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. when you’re tearing up hearing the Gospel.” –Jeff Spadafora You will learn How to determine God’s plan for your life How to become self-aware through your skills and passions How to “unlearn” the expectations others have placed on you How to have the courage to become who you were created to be How to experience real and lasting joy and peace! Resources Checkout Jeff’s Articles: THE “COWBOY” APPROACH TO YOUR SECOND HALF JUST DOESN’T WORK WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH MY LIFE? I LOST MY HEART A JOURNEY AN ANCIENT HALFTIMER DOWNLOAD JEFF’S BIO HERE Halftime Institute Click here for a free copy of this incredible book We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Halftime Institute! If you are at the place where you would like to move from success to significance click here to get a copy of this book for free. This book is one of the most transformational books I have ever read - John Ramstead Video Library about Halftime Halftime Mission & Vision Become a member of Halftime Bio Jeff Spadafora is the Director of Global Coaching Services and Product Development for The Halftime Institute. He spent 20 years as a leadership and executive development consultant for Fortune 1000 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Sears & Roebuck, Compuware, Domino’s Pizza, Visteon, Northern Trust Bank, Helene Curtis, and Sky Chefs.In 2005, Jeff was inspired by Bob Buford’s book Halftime and began his journey of discovering God’s true purpose for his second half. As he worked with his Halftime coach, it became clear that his calling is to help other people discover their calling. He has coached over 130 men and women through the Halftime Journey and continues to make this a primary part of his ministry. As the leader of The Halftime Institute’s global coaching staff, he is also responsible for recruiting, training, and managing Halftime Certified coaches throughout the world. In addition to being the lead designer of the Halftime curriculum and one of the primary facilitators of workshops for groups of people embarking on the Halftime journey, Jeff also writes and speaks globally about the issues of life purpose, joy, and kingdom impact. He lives in Evergreen Colorado with his wife Michelle and 3 teenage children. He enjoys fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking and everything else the great outdoors of Colorado has to offer. “Too many people focus the better part of their lives on the wrong things: the company’s agenda, other peoples’ ideas of success . . . money. Over time, this leads to frustration and emptiness. True freedom comes as a people discover their God-given design and pour themselves into service for others.” –Jeff Spadafora
Success to Significance Click here to get Halftime – From Success to Significance FREE. We’ll even pay the shipping! Coaches Corner Our goal is to add value to you by addressing the questions you have submitted. Please comment below so we can include your question on the next episode!The goal of coaching is to accelerate a leader’s development. Coaching speeds learning time, enabling leaders to make significant leaps in learning and behavior change in a matter of months rather than years. “Too many people focus the better part of their lives on the wrong things: the company’s agenda, other peoples’ ideas of success . . . money. Over time, this leads to frustration and emptiness. True freedom comes as a people discover their God-given design and pour themselves into service for others.” –Jeff Spadafora Halftime Institute Click here to get Halftime – From Success to Significance FREE. We’ll even pay the shipping! Why are we doing this? This is one of the most impactful books I have ever read. It changed the direction of my life and I know you will find huge value in it. Get this book now so that you too can: Uncover the key questions and challenges facing everyone during this unique season of life Learn how to create capacity to catch a new vision for a life of joy, Kingdom impact and balance Discover how to transition from success to significance! Resources Halftime Institute Become a member of the Halftime Institute and accelerate your journey Get your copy of Halftime shipped to you for free Meet your coach Jeff Spadafora is the Director of Global Coaching Services and Product Development for The Halftime Institute. He spent 20 years as a leadership and executive development consultant for Fortune 1000 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Sears & Roebuck, Compuware, Domino’s Pizza, Visteon, Northern Trust Bank, Helene Curtis, and Sky Chefs. In 2005, Jeff was inspired by Bob Buford’s book Halftime and began his journey of discovering God’s true purpose for the second half of his life. As he worked with his Halftime coach, it became clear that his calling was to help other people discover their calling. He has coached over 130 men and women through the Halftime Journey and continues to make this a primary part of his ministry. As the leader of The Halftime Institute’s global coaching staff, he is also responsible for recruiting, training, and managing Halftime Certified coaches throughout the world. In addition to being the lead designer of the Halftime curriculum and one of the primary facilitators of workshops for groups of people embarking on the Halftime journey, Jeff also writes and speaks globally about the issues of life purpose, joy, and kingdom impact. He lives in Evergreen Colorado with his wife Michelle and 3 teenage children. He enjoys fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking and everything else the great outdoors of Colorado has to offer.
On this week’s podcast, two of the top leadership minds in the country—Jim Collins and Bob Buford—hang out with host Ken Coleman to talk about their mentor Peter Drucker. They share their personal stories on the man who has been called the father of modern management. As a special bonus, leadership guru Michael Hyatt drops by to give his tips on mentorship too. http://www.entreleadership.com
In a ReLaunch! himself, today's guest nailed it - Don't replicate. Reinvent. Expanding on the idea, he talks about how reinvention (his codeword for ReLaunch!) doesn't have to be reserved for a momentous occasion, it can be the result of small, incremental, daily decisions. Open to his own changing personal dynamics, beliefs and expectations, he realized that the key to a successful second-half blastoff is to unlearn what's no longer helpful and to replace it with what works now. Bestselling author and world-class speaker, the amazing Mark Sanborn, joins us to share a handful of his best ideas, tips, and A-HAs. Refocus - Reinvent - ReLaunch! Don't be too rigid with your goals; Stay open to opportunities and relationships; Start trying things. "You have more fun splashing in the water than sitting on the shore." Great book recommendation from Mark - Halftime: Moving from success to significance by Bob Buford. Unbelievable reading materials by Mark - The Fred Factor, Up, Down, or Sideways, The Encore Effect, You don't need a Title to be a Leader, and Fred 2.0. Follow Mark on Twitter and Facebook.
Cable television pioneer turned social entrepreneur and author Bob Buford and management professor Joe Maciariello, a colleague of Peter Drucker’s at Claremont Graduate University, discuss Drucker's unique skill as a mentor.
Everyone wants to make the same three things,” the Princess said, “money, a name, and a difference. But our actions are dictated by the one we want most.” You can make a name for yourself – become famous – or you can make a lot of money in complete obscurity. Either way, people will consider you a success. But famous people with piles of money seem always to be haunted by the need to make a difference, don't they? You've seen it. So have I. Getting is more fun than having. Building is more fun than maintaining. Giving is more fun than receiving. Just ask Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. Bob Buford says, “The first half of life is a quest for success, the second is a quest for significance.” Success is measured by the money and the name you've made. Significance is measured by the difference you've made. GOOD NEWS: Making a difference doesn't always require money and it certainly doesn't require a name. Significance is achieved by caring and doing. Caring without doing is the mark of frightened, tentative, whiners. That's right; small people complain. But big people don't whine. They swing the hammer, bang the problem, sing a song and alter the world. In other words, shut up and do something. Our world is full of people who have achieved success without significance. Edwin Arlington Robinson wrote about these people 115 years ago: Whenever Richard Cory went down town,? We people on the pavement looked at him:? He was a gentleman from sole to crown,? Clean favored,* and imperially slim.?? And he was always quietly arrayed,? And he was always human when he talked; But still he fluttered pulses when he said,? ‘Good-morning,' and he glittered when he walked.?? And he was rich – yes, richer than a king -? And admirably schooled in every grace:? In short, he was everything? To make us wish we were in his place.?? So on we worked, and waited for the light,? And went without the meat, and cursed the bread; ? And Richard Cory, one calm summer night,? Went home and put a bullet through his head. The day is young. There's still plenty of time to make a difference. Someone should have told Richard. Roy H. Williams * good-looking
Bob Buford, author of "Half Time" discusses moving from success to significance in life.
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