Systems & Tools Posts

When Good Teams Struggle to Execute

Some of the hardest leadership problems show up on teams filled with capable people. The individuals are experienced. They know the work. They care about the outcome. They are putting in the hours. Yet the team still feels slower... Read More »

What Readers Are Saying About From Success to Surrender

In just one week, From Success to Surrender hit #2 in New Releases and climbed to #16 in Christian Professional Growth on Amazon. But what matters most? The hearts being touched. Here’s what readers are saying: “Chris and Lisa—what... Read More »

The Book Is Live — And This Is Just the Beginning

I’ve waited a long time to write these words: From Success to Surrender is now available. This is more than a book launch. It’s the beginning of a larger conversation — about what it really means to follow God’s... Read More »

What If the Bottom Was the Beginning?

There’s a moment most leaders hope never comes. You’re sidelined. Laid off. Let go.And everything you’ve been building feels like it just collapsed. I lived that moment. One day I was “in the game”—advising, strategizing, pushing forward.The next, I... Read More »

Are You Running Your Business—or Is It Running You?

If you’re like most high-capacity leaders, you didn’t start your business or career to lose yourself in it. You started with vision, purpose, and conviction.But over time, the machine you built began to run itself—and slowly, it started running... Read More »

The Shift That Changed Everything

Last week’s note sparked more responses than usual — and most weren’t about CRM platforms or email addresses.They were about something deeper. You could feel it — a shift happening under the surface.And you were right. For a while... Read More »

Strengthening the Foundations for Growth

Last week, we explored how a strong marriage can be a powerful catalyst for entrepreneurial success.The same principle holds true across every area of life and business: strong foundations unlock sustainable growth. This week, you may notice a small... Read More »

Cash Flow Is Oxygen: Protect It Like Your Mission Depends On It

Last week I wrote about gross profit margin—how it creates the fuel your business needs to serve your mission. A strong margin means you have room to hire well, invest wisely, and sustain what you’ve built. But margin alone... Read More »

Margin Fuels the Mission: Why Gross Profit Isn’t Just a Number

“We protect margin because margin protects the mission.”That’s what a client told me this week—and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Many entrepreneurs start their business with a mission that’s bigger than making money. Whether it’s serving their... Read More »

Profit with Purpose: Understanding the Numbers that Drive Sustainable Growth

Profit is more than a number on a spreadsheet—it’s a tool that enables you to run a business that aligns with your values. Many small business owners focus on revenue. And while revenue matters, it’s not the best indicator... Read More »