I serve as Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Southern Wesleyan University. This is my personal blog. It is focused on intentional growth and leadership. I believe that if you are going to live and lead well, you must be thoughtful and purposeful about it.
I write on self-development, coaching, productivity, leadership, and higher education. And I also occasionally write about resources I am discovering as I grow.
I started this blog in 2009 with some burning questions and a few ambitions. I wanted to know:
- How do successful leaders do it?
- What makes organizations grow consistently?
- What does it really take to lead?
- How am I supposed to lead when I’m not in charge?
- Why do leaders lead?
- How do you succeed at leading without driving everyone crazy?
Along the way, I found a community of like-minded people sharing many of the same struggles in these areas. So, this is where we band together to grow and lead with purpose in our lives and work.
My goal is to create insightful, relevant content that you can put to work in your personal and professional life. If you are in a position of leadership—or aspire to be— this blog is for you. If you have a passion for self-development, productivity, and changing the world, this blog is for you.
I post three to four times per week and always try to provide practical value. If you don’t want to miss a thing, you can sign up for free updates by entering your email in the subscribe form.
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My Biography
As a facilitator of organizational growth and strategic planning, I have led unprecedented growth in businesses, colleges and universities, churches, and non-profits for more than 25 years.
Since 1995, I have served on pastoral staff, as Founder and President of a marketing firm, and as a Vice President, Dean, Director, and consultant for Christian colleges and universities. I am currently the Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina.
I actively coach individuals and teams to develop personal and organizational vision and plans and to effectively manage priorities and decisions. And I have also conducted significant research in the area of organizational team leadership. Additionally, I speak and present at conferences, churches, and on college campuses on a variety of topics, including Life Planning, Vision, Team Leadership, Organizational Growth, and Marketing.
In 2010, I completed a Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership. My wife, Sarah, and I have been married for almost 9 years. We have an awesome daughter, Madison, and another baby on the way – due in July 2012. We live in Clemson, South Carolina.
Disclaimer
This is my personal blog. The opinions I express here do not necessarily represent those of my employer, Southern Wesleyan University. The information I provide is on an as-is basis. I make no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this blog and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use.