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The Most Dangerous Business Advantage Isn’t What You Think

Most founders obsess over technology. Over funding. Over growth tactics. But they’re all WRONG. Because the most dangerous business advantage isn’t what you think… It’s invisible asymmetries. Every significant business opportunity begins where the disproportionate segment of incumbents and competitors believe, can’t see, or misunderstand entirely, while you do. And this changes everything. . . […]

Faith Ponderings

Letting Go Of What We’ve Built: A Reflection On Richard Rohr’s Teachings

A few weeks ago, my friend Dave Gibbons recommended Richard Rohr’s Letting Go to me and this week, I’ve been able to check out Richard Rohr’s teachings. It seems like one of those ideas that stays with you, reshaping how you see yourself and the world. And, wow, it has been both eye-opening and deeply challenging. Here’s […]

Resources StoryBrand

StoryBrand 2.0: Donald Miller’s Updated Book Published January 2025

Clear communication is a game-changer, especially for pastors, nonprofit leaders, and ministry staff. Whether you’re leading a congregation, managing a nonprofit, or running church communications, you know how important it is to connect with your audience. That’s where Donald Miller’s Building a StoryBrand comes in. Now, he’s back with an updated and expanded version—Building a […]

Ponderings

Why We Need More Hospitality, Not Just Kindness, in a Digitally Disconnected World

In a world increasingly mediated by technology, the lines between kindness and hospitality have blurred, leading us to replace true communal warmth with shallow, transactional interactions. We hear calls for kindness, but I think it’s misguided. We need more hospitality. Let me explain. While kindness involves individual acts of goodwill—a comforting word, a thoughtful gesture—hospitality […]

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Why Every Church Needs a Content Marketing Funnel

Imagine you’re standing on a stage, speaking to a room filled with people eager to hear your message. Now think about how different the scenario is when those people are online, scattered across various platforms, and bombarded with endless streams of information. How do you capture their attention? The answer lies in a simple but […]

#ARTofEngagement Work

Why Your Ministry’s Lead Magnets Aren’t Working: The 7 Most Common Mistakes

For nonprofit CEOs and ministry leaders, effectively capturing and nurturing leads is critical to advancing your mission and expanding your reach. Without new audiences to exposure your organization to, your growth trajectory will be capped severely. In the digital communications world, we use lead magnets to attract new prospects into a permission-based marketing communications relationship. […]

Ponderings

The 7 Unsung Drivers Of Entrepreneurial Success

You must look under the surface While the stories of entrepreneurial success often focus on the big ideas, innovative products, and overnight wealth, the true drivers of entrepreneurial triumph often lie beneath the surface. Drawing from research and the experiences of thriving business owners, I consistently see several key elements emerge as critical, yet underappreciated, […]

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