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The Majority of the Population Doesn’t Shape the Culture
In most cases, when Christians want to impact today’s culture, we think it’s about numbers. We believe the myth that culture is changed by the majority. So we launch campaigns to win elections, or...
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The Keys to Communicating Change:
If you’re a professional communicator, a significant part of your job is leading people through change. It’s a tough challenge, and if you’ve read my book “Jolt: Get the Jump on a World That’s...
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Pitch Meetings: What To Do With An Unexpected Guest
If you’re a creative professional, then you know “pitching” projects or ideas is difficult – even in the best situation. Whether it’s a movie idea, a design project, pitching for a new job – whatever,...
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The Death of Reason in Today’s Culture
Not long ago, I listened to a radio interview with a self-described “feminist” being interviewed about her recent experience giving birth. The host actually asked her why she “chose” to have a vaginal...
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When You Look, What Do You See?
We all look at the same things, but a smaller number of people see those things differently. All of my life I’ve been fascinated with people who see things no one else can, and then act on it. As Pablo...
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Are Smart Phones Making Us Dumb?
Just in case you’re still wondering if your behavior is changing because of your cell phone use, let me give you an update on some recent research. In the decade that’s followed the release of the...
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10 Things Christians Would Be Doing Today If We Actually Believed the Bible
Why aren’t Christians making a greater impact in the culture? In my opinion it’s our actions (or lack thereof.) People don’t listen to what you say as much as what you do, and in that category...
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The Keys to Communicating Change:
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Are You Having a Conversation or Giving a Lecture?
After a business meeting a few weeks ago, I stayed around chatting with the group and noticed two people having a “conversation.” I put “conversation” in quotes because it really wasn’t a conversation...
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Living with Confidence in an Impossible World
Christians became so comfortable in 20th century America that we began feeling “persecuted” simply by people who didn’t agree with us. Granted, over the last 50 years things have changed...
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The Power of a Strong Brand
In my more than 3 decades of working with churches, ministries, and non-profits, I’ve seen a lot of financially challenging times. During the energy crisis, the falling dollar, the S&L crisis,...
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Launching a Career as a Speaker? The 5 Things You Should Know
Speaking to audiences can be terrifying or exhilarating, depending on the event, your preparation, and your skill as a speaker. Because you’re speaking to a group, it’s a fantastic opportunity to cast...
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You Can Help The Influence Lab Through Amazon!
The Influence Lab is our nonprofit created to help teach and train Christian media professionals internationally to use the media to share the gospel. As a result, we’ve taken media teams to various...
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Great Leaders See a Bigger Picture
Do you work for or know a bad boss? I’m always amazed at the influence and power we give to other people. Particularly in the workplace, we cede enormous authority to others based on their title....
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Three Steps to Becoming A More Visual Storyteller
We are a visually-driven generation, but then again, we’ve always been. Filmmaker Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption) says: “Visual storytelling of one kind or another has been around since cavemen...
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Why I Don’t Trust the Government When it Comes to Innovation
When it comes to how well the government handles innovative thinking, it’s tough to beat this outstanding quote from Peter Drucker’s 1967 book “The Effective Executive:” “The need to slough off the...
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The Power of a Strong Brand
In my more than 3 decades of working with churches, ministries, and non-profits, I’ve seen a lot of financially challenging times. During the energy crisis, the falling dollar, the S&L crisis,...
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Great Leaders See a Bigger Picture
Do you work for or know a bad boss? I’m always amazed at the influence and power we give to other people. Particularly in the workplace, we cede enormous authority to others based on their title....
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Three Steps to Becoming A More Visual Storyteller
We are a visually-driven generation, but then again, we’ve always been. Filmmaker Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption) says: “Visual storytelling of one kind or another has been around since cavemen...
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Why I Don’t Trust the Government When it Comes to Innovation
When it comes to how well the government handles innovative thinking, it’s tough to beat this outstanding quote from Peter Drucker’s 1967 book “The Effective Executive:”“The need to slough off the...
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