June 22, 2017
We have been remodeling some old farm houses at the farm, circa 1924. I chiseled out an old fireplace and wood stove, and as I took out the bricks I threw them in a pile. The pile was my selfish reason to show my wife how hard I had been working and gain some old … Continue reading What Are We Building? The Do’s and Don’ts of Building a Positive Future (Part 1)
May 25, 2017
In the days of the early west, wagon trains led groups of explorers to new lands. They used oxen and horses to pull their loads. There is something about newness and adventure that captivates our imaginations and gives us motivation to keep exploring and pressing on toward new horizons. This quest can present itself in … Continue reading Equally Yoked: Three Keys to Coming Alongside
April 29, 2017
In our work across the globe with Millennials and their spiritual leaders, we sometimes encounter well-meaning and well-intentioned leaders who LOVE what Launching Leaders is all about and it’s effective outreach to Millennials, but they say they simply don’t have the time to embrace another program. Consider (or re-consider!) some facts from a Pew study … Continue reading No Time for Millennials? Three Ways to Reconsider
April 19, 2017
I remember in junior high school, I had a quarrel with one of my friends. I don’t remember the reason for the dispute. What I do remember is that my friend was twice the size of me, and was by nature a bully. We decided to fight. We established the showdown at “high noon,” and the … Continue reading Overcoming Self-Doubt: Four Ways Forward
April 12, 2017
Millennials have been sifting through the sands of post-modern relativism and are honing in on what they value and espouse. They claim to be the most non-judgmental generation, yet are indeed making value judgments and tossing out that which just doesn’t feel like a match in the world they are creating. In the post-modern relativistic … Continue reading Dumpster Diving: 3 Things to Keep, 3 Things to Toss, 3 Things to Unify
March 21, 2017
Peter Drucker said “The most common source of mistakes…..is the emphasis on finding the right answer rather than the right question.” My four year old grandson is passing through a stage where he is taking in life with a firehose. His constant question is “Why?” It makes me stop and think about so many things. … Continue reading Affirmative Exiles; Why Millennials Are Blazing New Trails
March 2, 2017
My associates and I recently began a listening tour to gage the interest and effectiveness of our latest curriculum which is designed to engage the millennial generation. Our work has focused on empowering Millennials through time tested principles and connecting them to faith in their daily walk. The last two years have been amazing as … Continue reading The Times They Are a Changing
February 17, 2017
Our 20 to 30-somethings are intent on making a difference. We see in recent social media trends that many are willing to make their voices heard, even at the expense of peaceful and respectful conversations. Making the news might get 15 seconds of fame, but if it requires living in the world of grey to be … Continue reading The World of “Grey,” 4 Keys to a Bright Transformation
February 8, 2017
It’s amazing how emboldened people can be regarding opinions, while lobbing these verbal bombs out through social media. Conversations regarding topics of diverse opinions would seldom be had in a face to face discussion in such a manner, and yet, when sending a message out to the universe of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other sites … Continue reading Respect Diversity Respectfully: 3 Keys to Consider
February 2, 2017
In no way would I ever try to minimize the wondrous nature of the twelve step processes involved in addiction recovery. In fact, I honor these practitioners and participants. I hope my twelve step formula to bridge generational gaps honors these precepts. In my research and writing about understanding and celebrating Millennials, I am often … Continue reading Twelve Steps to Bridge Generational Gaps
