"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are but tiny matters compared to what lies within us." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882). Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist The desire...
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Vision is Emotional. God intended vision casting and “understanding the why” to be rooted in our emotions. Good, clean vision statement examples and personal vision statement examples cover the what, who,...
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A Digital Marketing Strategy is the plan of action. Benjamin Franklin once said “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Lets re-read this one more time. Benjamin...
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Building a great brand and company starts with proper strategic brand management! Branding is one of the most misused and misunderstood words in the marketplace today. I know this from...
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Effective and active listening are important elements of communication. Integrated Marketing Communications ensures that all of forms of communications, such as business communication solutions and strategic business communications, are carefully...
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Now we are ready to take action! Whew! Did we really make it through the R7 health assessment? We are now ready to help you learn how to write an action...
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For the past several years, there has been a shift in the philosophy of “Thank You”. In the late ’90s and early 2000s, the “Power of Thank You” was simple...
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Learning the core of critical thinking skills allows you to make better choices. At its core, thinking can be broken down into 3 categories: creative thinking, problem solving, and critical thinking....
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Learn what Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is, how it differs from SEO, and how to optimize content for AI search, voice assistants, and featured snippets.
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Ever feel like you’re checking all the boxes—good job, decent income, responsibilities handled—but still drifting without clear direction? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You might just be missing the three-part foundation that transforms ordinary men into focused leaders who know exactly where they’re going and why.
Dr. Dave Jones, founder of M is Good and author of Vision Wins, recently joined Brent Dowlen on the Driven 2 Thrive podcast to break down why most men struggle with direction and purpose—and more importantly, how to fix it.
In 1973, researchers John Darley and Daniel Batson conducted one of the most revealing studies in social psychology. They recruited 40 seminary students at Princeton Theological Seminary, future pastors and…
Every Christian leader faces valleys. Moments when vision feels foggy, pressure mounts, and confidence quietly slips away. Peaks test your performance, but valleys test your character. And in those valleys,…
What if your identity could remain rock-solid regardless of your circumstances? What if failure, rejection, or success couldn’t shake your sense of self? After years of struggling with my own…
I had the fortunate opportunity to interview John Gallagher, founder of Growing Champions and host of The Uncommon Leader podcast, on The r7 Podcast, and what I learned challenged everything...
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In a recent episode of the R7 podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Gary Steffens, a former professional hockey player whose journey from performance-based identity to faith-based...
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Unleash the Warrior Within. Hear God's voice. Holy Spirit Intelligence (HSI), is our individual ability to hear God's voice and then act on His command. Like a General in the...
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In 1980, when Ronald Reagan took office, the average American only encountered around 500 advertisements or brand impressions per day*. Fast forward to 2025, under Donald Trump's presidency, and that...
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Doubt is the silent killer that erodes team performance from within. Like cancer spreading through healthy tissue, doubt metastasizes through organizations, destroying confidence, unity, and the pursuit of excellence. It...
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Real faith isn’t about being foolish—it understands the necessity of hard work. It’s about believing while actively doing. When my thoughts, words, and actions are all aligned in trust that God wants the best for my future, that’s faith expressing itself.
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