Tag Archives: Leadership

The Leadership Summit 2009

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Michele

THIS is where I spent Thursday and Friday of last week. Not in Chicago, where the Leadership Summit was hosted (I love Chicago). But at a satellite location in the Denver, CO area. I am one of 120,000 people internationally … Continue reading →

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Leading from the Ragged Edges

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Michele

“Everywhere I go, I meet people, old and young, from all over the world, and they tell me about their lives, their relationships, broken families, their addictions, shame, guilt, failures. You’ll never be able to speak into their souls unless … Continue reading →

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Get Over Yourself

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Michele

In January, I posted two back-to-back articles birthed of my love of football and admiration of Kurt Warner and his Arizona Cardinals. It all started with Leading From The Bench (Part I) and was followed by Mission or Position (Part … Continue reading →

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Mission or Position?

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Michele

By now you know I’m pulling for the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday’s Super Bowl 43. If you read Leading From The Bench, you know why. Whether we’re talking football or business, securing a win depends in large measure on who’s … Continue reading →

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Leading From the Bench

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Michele

I take a lot of slack for my love of football. I hear it’s weird for a girl to dig a game. WhatEVER. I’ve loved watching football since the first time I sat next to my dad on the sofa … Continue reading →

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Should the Church Be More Like a Gang?

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Michele

If you’ve ever felt CHURCH hasn’t lived up to all the hype, check THIS out. You’re not alone. I read this Catalyst article (by Francis Chan) Thursday, and have been stewing on it since. Late afternoon I spent some time … Continue reading →

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Are You Listening?

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Michele

Yesterday I had the privilege of being a guest blogger at www.WFTJ.blogspot.com, a localized meeting place for Christian writers. This group has two chapters, one in Texas and the other right here in Colorado. Our founder, Sharen Watson, created this … Continue reading →

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Seven4Seven: Week 5

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Michele

Joseph is, HANDS DOWN, one of my heroes. Why? Because he figured out how to thrive in a Plan B. Seldom does life turn out like you think. You have dreams, make plans. And then, out of the blue, the … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Michele

It’s impossible. Trust me–I’ve tried. How can I possibly pen words to describe the mental chaos as we leave our new friends and family in Africa? Watching the African landscape gradually fade into the distance through small rectangular airplane windows … Continue reading →

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Inspired

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Michele

Few things inspire and impress me like leadership in young people. And, suffice it to say, I’ve been more than a little inspired and impressed over the past two weeks. Though I have highlighted the Basotho youth who are rising … Continue reading →

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