When You’re Carrying the Mission Alone
Ever felt like you’re the only one holding everything together? It’s one of the most common patterns I see in mission-driven leaders — and honestly, I’ve been there too. You start with vision, conviction, and a deep sense of responsibility. You care so much about the mission that you quietly start carrying more and more […]
“If I don’t win I’m not playing!”
If you’ve ever played any sports or games with very competitive people (welcome to my life) you might have heard someone say this phrase in an attempt to really impress the opposing party. “If I don’t win I’m not playing!” The implication would be that the person who says this only wins at everything they […]
I asked ChatGPT to give me a definition of ‘making an impact’
If you’ve been following me for a while you will know I’m all about growing leaders – growing impact. I asked ChatGPT to give me a definition of making an impact. Here’s what that looked like… Sure — here’s a clean, thoughtful definition you could use: Making an impact means creating a meaningful and lasting difference […]
Money-Back Guarantee
This past week I had the opportunity to speak at a business leaders event in Deventer, The Netherlands. This wasn’t just any type of leadership event. I had the immense honour to be the only male, and only Caucasian speaker at the event. We all got to hear from one female African powerhouse after another. […]
Are you Lenting?
As the subtitle says, my book ‘Sinning on Sundays’ helps provide tools for a ‘little less religious Lent for leaders.’ ‘Forty days of prayer, fasting and giving in anticipation of Resurrection Sunday!’ In the midst of our fast-paced world, high-impact leaders are turning to the timeless traditions of Lent for inspiration, renewal, and purpose. Miranda Tollenaar writes […]
Three lessons about self-publishing
Curious to hear what it’s like to self-publish a book? Below are a few reflections after my first hand experience… Let me know what you think in the comments! Patience and Persistence Pay Off Self-publishing taught me that success is a journey, not an overnight destination. Patience and persistence are key. Embrace the process, learn […]
Rare Leadership – Part 3 of 3
“Let’s just be friends!” No, it’s not our anniversary, and no, those aren’t words I was told by anyone personally – at least not recently. Why the wedding cake? Keep reading… Hallmark Christmas movie season is upon us, and soon enough someone will have to utter those words in a painfully anticlimactic scene by a […]
Get Muddy
Food, games, dirty feet and clean slates. This weekend we took our whole team on a retreat in the mountains. It was cold. We got muddy. We laughed. We cried. Things got real. We shared stories about the past 5 years and how it has led us to the place we have arrived today. And […]
Who gets the credit?
Our living room is filled with moving boxes and there’s no book left on our bookshelf. Everything is in boxes, waiting to be moved to the new home. I finally packed my first box yesterday, and then spent more time telling everyone about my moment of pride than the time I spent packing it. Until […]
Mandela called her ‘Lizzie’
The news must have come your way in many shapes and forms and there is lots to read about the passing and the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A tragic moment for a nation and mostly her close relatives. A great article about her life as a Queen was done by The Economist […]