Saturdays are the best day.  I enjoy being lazy and having a day to unplug from reality.  There is one Saturday during my year that I approach a bit differently:  the Saturday before Easter. On Sunday we celebrate that Jesus was resurrected back to life after being dead for three days and that our lives have significance because of that same power.  But Saturday is often forgotten.  We do not talk about Saturday.  There are no sermons on the events of that Saturday 2,000 years ago. If we pause and think about it, we can gain some encouragement from that Saturday of the first Easter weekend.  Here are 3 reminders from that day.

I love Starbucks.  Whew, I said it.  Admission is half the battle, right?  I feel better already.  Know why I love it so much?Consistency.  Wherever and whenever I order a tall Pike Place in a grande cup, it is the same.  While I love Starbucks product, I equally do not like hanging out in their stores.  Why?  Inconsistency.  I never know what I am going to get when I go from one store to the next. Why? One word:  Culture.  While the coffee is the same, the culture varies.  Culture is all about behavior.  Most leaders bypass it because focusing on it can be arduous.  That is shortsighted.  You can have a healthy team today and I want to help you.  Here are 5 steps to health.

How did this young woman who recorded the milestones of being "Fifteen" and "Twenty-Two" find herself a high ranking world leader at 25 years old?  Isn't that too young?  Some people think so.  Other people do not.  While her ranking may have confused some, one this is clear:  Leaders everywhere can learn from her.  Young leaders especially can find value in her model.  In honor of her ranking, here are 6 things Taylor teaches us about leadership.

One key to being successful as a leader is to adop the mantra:  Be a goal getter. Goals are your best friend at this season of your leadership. me is an asset in reaching your dreams.  It may be your only asset early on.  Invest your time accordingly.  Binge-watching Netflix is not a wise investment.  Check out these 4 practices that maximize your time and accomplish your goals. 

Middle school is awkward.   There is only one thing that trumps the awkwardness of middle school:  the Middle School Dance!  Remember those?  I know, I’ve tried to forget too.  Sadly the terrible smell of a gymnasium wafting with the blended scents of body odor and way too much of Dad’s Old Spice cologne is seared into my consciousness.

So many young leaders are driven to progress as fast as they possibly can, only to wonder why they can’t move faster.  While I admire this drive and welcome it on my team, I see discouragement settle into these leaders.  In an attempt to provide some relief, here are a couple of questions to ask yourself as you strive to be given more responsibility and authority in your space.