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“Authentic communication is not always easy, but it is the basis for successful relationships at home and real effectiveness at work.” —Sheryl Sandberg Some Lean In blog followers are telling me that they’re “behind in their reading.” Others that they … Continue reading →

. Unexpected encouragement coming from Pastor David Swanson of First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, Florida who on Sunday delivered a fiery sermon on the ezer-warrior and quoted from Half the Church. He’s already experiencing this message firsthand in the strong … Continue reading →

As a child, I always felt my birthday was extra special because May 30th was Memorial Day. My father used to tell me all America celebrated the day of my birth and that was why everyone was flying the American … Continue reading →

“… searching for a mentor has become the professional equivalent of waiting for Prince Charming. … young women are told that if they can just find the right mentor, they will be pushed up the ladder and whisked away to … Continue reading →

“… ladders are limiting—people can move up or down, on or off. … The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking … Continue reading →

Taking a seat at the table marks a breakthrough moment especially if you’re the first woman to be there. Believing you belong at the table is a huge step forward, in any workplace. But what happens next? Issues Sheryl Sandberg … Continue reading →

“If following Jesus does not feel dangerous, I should probably pause and check to see if it is Jesus I’m following.” —Gary Haugen,President & CEO,International Justice Mission

” … when you want to change things, you can’t please everyone. If you do please everyone, you aren’t making enough progress.” —Advice from Facebook CEO  Mark Zuckerberg to Sheryl Sandberg   Success and likeability—for most of us this is … Continue reading →

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting in a seminary classroom completely absorbed listening to Dr. Bruce K. Waltke lecture on the Old Testament. (Those who have ever heard him lecture will know exactly what I mean.) … Continue reading →

It comes with the turf. Writers and bloggers are going to hear from people who love what they’re doing, as well as from those who hate their work, think they’ve crossed the line, and who sometimes cross the line themselves … Continue reading →