Amazon just laid off thousands of people—again. Everyone’s talking about the jobs.But no one’s talking about what it means. Because what’s being replaced isn’t just human labor.It’s human worth. We thought AI would replace our work.It’s actually replacing our sense of worth. The next wave of AI is already here.It’s called Vibe Coding—creating not by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
2023 Looks Like . . .
I thought this was a particularly interesting infographic that attempts to aggregate public opinions and produce a snapshot of what “the market” is saying about 2023. Most of these predictions seem reasonable or believable. Any predictions that stand out as a long shot for 2023?
How to Stop FOMO
Stop the FOMO. It’s making you into a shallow fool. Let me explain. . . Your best opportunities lie ahead of whatever you might be facing right now. BUT you must do your part. Right now, you need to just roll up your sleeves and put in the work of building expertise in your craft. […]
#DailyKJTV Episode 286 10 Essential Skills I’m Realizing My Kids Need In Order To Thrive
I’ve been thinking through what my kids are learning these days. They’ve got a bright future ahead of them but I’m realizing my kids need to be schooled on some skills that I assume my own team at work have and use and some others that they may need in order to thrive. So I […]
The Church Communications Role
The church communications role is the most strategic position your leadership team can have. Today, it’s all about communications.
The Big Picture
I have been fortunate to have worked with many organizations regarding their marketing communications activities over the years. Some of them have been from the inside. Working on the internal team. Many of them have been coming in as a third-party, a fresh set of eyes, the consultant. The reasons why an organization may not […]
Social Media Church Podcast Episode on VR and Amazon’s Launch of Their New Social Network
SOCIAL MEDIA CHURCH PODCAST One of the fun podcasts to listen to is the Social Media Church Podcast. I was fortunate enough to be guest number 1 and 100 back when DJ Chuang launched the podcast. Since then Jay Kranda and Nils Smith have taken over the mic in the interview booth. THIS WEEK’S EPISODE […]