EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: My book The Art of Asking Better Questions (Oct 2025, IVP), is now available for pre-order.

Leaders grow by paying attention. Sometimes growth doesn’t come from another book or podcast — but from simply watching, reflecting, noticing.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of questions. They’re free, available to everyone—but they have the potential to transform how we lead, relate, and grow. That’s what my new book, The Art of Asking Better Questions, is all about. You can preorder it here:

Too often, leaders listen to reply, defend, or move on. But what if we listened to truly understand?. Where in your leadership are you rushing to respond instead of slowing down to listen?

A short poem that made me laugh.

Lately I’ve been thinking about how leadership has a tempo—just like music. Some seasons move fast, others slow. The challenge is knowing the pace that’s needed right now. I wrote a short reflection on this. You can read it here.

The power and magic of collaboration. In what ways can we learn to lead like this in our contexts? .

Ever tried to say the “right thing” and it still fell flat?. Friedman reminds us: even the best words lose their power when we use them to push instead of connect. Where might you be pushing too hard to be heard right now?

My friend Jared Mackey and his team in Denver create a beautiful free weekly newsletter called Sacred Place focused on the importance of being fully present in your community. I love reading this newsletter each week (and I highly recommend you subscribe). I'm grateful to be.

Well, that was fun. My friend Will Parker Anderson is an editor for the major publishing house Penguin/Random House. He also hosts a fantastic podcast called The Writer's Circle where he interviews writers on various topics about the craft of writing. I've been listening since

What if the next step in your leadership didn’t require more information—but just 10% more courage?. I’ve been asking leaders: “What would you do if you had 10% more courage?”. The answers are often surprising—and freeing. Read the full reflection here and consider what that 10%

If you were wondering how you’re doing as a servant, notice how you respond when you’re treated like one.

Competence without character is catastrophic.

Rest is not a reward for your work. It is an essential part of your work.

So… what do you actually believe about Jesus?. I send out 5 things each Tuesday—short reflections and questions to help leaders pause and lead with more grace. If that sounds helpful, here's the link:

One of the many paradoxes of leadership: the more you embrace your limits, the more influence you gain.

I've worked with countless leaders over the past several years and there's a pattern I've noticed: effective leaders are reflective leaders.

Where does the world try to convince you that you need more to matter or belong?. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Many leaders are feeling grief, exhaustion, and limits. I'm feeling it too. What does it mean to guard your heart in heavy seasons? I don’t have answers, but I’m asking questions. Read the reflection—and if it resonates, subscribe to 5 Things in 5 Minutes.