Personal Development
A Deeper Look at ‘Income Inequality’
If that increasing divide is to be bridged, leadership solutions need to be proposed and practiced which support environments that create meaningful work which provides for a stable family life, healthy respect for cultural mores which strengthen moral and ethical living, relationships grounded in promises and commitment rather than convenience...
Why College Makes Cents
As is often the case in journalism, the extreme stories sell more newspapers. For example, a student who chooses to major in something like fashion merchandising, and who borrows $100,000 to attend a school that provides little in aid but charges maximum in tuition is probably not going to fare...
Towards a Practice of ‘Faithful Presence’
Authentic leadership that changes lives most often happens during the moments when very few people are looking or listening. It’s seeking the welfare of the city…or the team…or the division…or the department…or the neighbors wherever they might be and in whatever condition we might find them.
Edwin Lacy Leads Wild Goose Christian Community
Edwin Lacy, an alum of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, is a great example of what it means to lead within one's own sphere of influence. With subtle, yet remarkable, changes to the traditional worshiping community, Edwin has provided his community with an opportunity to grow more deeply in...
Leadership Matters for a Changing World
From my perspective, there are at least two fundamental problems with most discussions on leadership today. First, there is an implicit assumption that the world is divided between leaders and followers.......Secondly, there is another model of leadership that I would like us to think about, together.
