leadership

  •   As a coach, mentor, pastor, and lifelong encourager of people with ideas, I have prepared these videos to help you think more clearly, act more intentionally, and move forward as an entrepreneur, leader, creator, or person in transition. Some are practical. Some are reflective. Some are brief nudges toward action. All of them are…

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  • Gentle Bulls

    “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.” — Psalm 103:13 My father used to say: “Son, you’re like a bull in a china closet.” One thing I did not mention in a recent article was that Dad had a quick temper. Not a constant…

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  • Some days a theme emerges across several pieces of writing and reflection. Today the theme has been welcome. More specifically, the subtle signals communities, organizations, churches, and businesses send that tell people whether they belong—or whether they should keep their distance. The idea began with a reflection on a passage from Matthew 8, where Jesus…

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  • Empathy and Leadership

    Why Empathy is Hard and Necessary in Leadership We all have different pain triggers and responses, physically and emotionally. But the universal truth is that we all experience pain. Is this a leadership concern? Does this enter into our business planning? There is an old adage for success formulation: Find a need and fill it.…

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  • In crisis, leaders must lead, including thought leaders and influencers. So must I. At least, I must try. What Do You Do When You Must Address the Crisis? What If You Are a Steward of Influence? It is seldom in your best interest to climb out on a limb when the ground is shaking and…

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  • In the Background for Your Success What is this business school of life and leadership from which Joseph graduated? What prepared him to step up and lead Egypt during a time of bitter crisis?   https://calendly.com/pastortomsims/30min

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  • Solomon solidified his leadership through the exercise of practical wisdom.

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