So as I get back into the rhythm of reading books this year (instead of just consuming podcasts, videos, webinar, etc for learning), I am beginning to reach back deep into the toolbox and figure out just how I’m going to fit in all this reading with my “Leaders Are Readers New Year’s Resolution.” I’ve […]
Leaders are Readers
Continuing my New Year’s Resolutions with my “Leaders are Readers” Reading Challenge. Trying to be consistent in reading at least 2 new book each month this year. What’s the most interesting, engaging book you’ve read this past year? Please leave a recommendation below so I can consider it for my book reading list this year.
Lip Dub: Snow Day Edition Video
Lip Dubs have come to full maturity when your kid’s school start putting them out as part of official communications. Love seeing the creativity of the students in my kids’ high school. Kids all love Mr. Leef’s voice on the other end of the phone when the it rings day or night as his classic Mr Announcer […]
3 Obstacles Keeping Your Church From Adopting Online & Digital Giving
Last week we kicked off the discussion and had a lively chat. Today we continue the discussion, talk about 3 big obstacles for why churches aren’t adopting online and mobile giving options for receiving the offering & tithes during a church worship service. We even make a friend on the net and invite Alfredo into […]
Kenny’s AXIOM #2: Repetition Rules.
Axiom #2 for marketing and sales: Repetition rules! Just look at a study by the National Sales Executive Association that I was reminded of over at Sujan Patel’s blog. In it they found that almost half — 48% of sales professionals never follow up! That’s great news! First of all, that’s your competition. […]
Generosity Journey: Conversation About The State of Giving
Recently, Richard and I have been making varied observations about the State of Giving in our culture. Both to non-profits and the Church. There seems to be a couple of trends taking place, and many organizations are at risk of being caught in the intersection of some of these trends if they don’t wake up […]
What did you say? You need to REPEAT yourself please. Say it again. Really.
Did you know that you are more aware, more self-conscious, more exposed to your own message and presence than anyone else? Yes. Now, this can be both good and bad. It really depends on the circumstances. For crisis situations, it can be a good thing. But for normal modes of life, it usually means that […]
Circle with Disney
Today, I connected with Justin Dean to talk about his own personal experience with a new consumer product that has recently hit the market. It’s a small device that you hook up to your wifi network in your home and then voila, you have superpowers. What is it? Circle with Disney. Let me share the video […]
New Project Launching at NRB
It’s happening! A new project I’m working on with the American Bible Society is being unveiled at NRB Proclaim 2016 conference & expo later this month. Will you be there? Drop by the ABS booth #857 (look for the new logo) and find out what it’s all about!d
Evolution of Payments In a Digital World
Here’s one issue that non-profits and churches really need to pay attention to if they really want to survive beyond another decade or so. It’s happening right now and no one seems to notice judging by the pace of adoption of digital giving, give-by-text, online giving options by nonprofits and churches. Within 5-7 years, the […]
