Listen as Howard, Dan Butler and Drew Pera explain what it means to be proactive by making choices and taking action in some very difficult circumstances. You will hear how Dan and Drew were able to move from what seemed like a lack of control in their work to taking full agency by implementing very practical steps to make a difference for those in their circle of influence.

The real key to a life lived on purpose is to begin with the end in mind. Therefore, for alignment you must pick the right purpose and then work backwards — by taking on missional goals that support your life purpose and working toward temporary goals that fulfill your missional goals, putting everything you have toward one thing.

From the rural hills of Alabama to the plains of West Tennessee, God has taken Rex Jones on an incredible journey. In this video Rex describes how the many changes in his career were used by God to draw Rex closer to Himself.

Proactivity is more than merely taking initiative. It means that as human beings, we are responsible for our own lives. We have the initiative and the responsibility to make things happen.

Professional development and spiritual growth are designed to work together. In this video Harry Smith discusses the habits of effective leadership and how those habits can transform our relationship with God.

An invitation from a gifted leader can be a catalytic event — altering the course of our life forever. Harry Smith has had this type of influence on my life. His example forever changed my approach to life, leadership, and work.

Financial compensation, paid time off, collaborative coworkers, and a handsome benefits package are a few of the defining things people want in exchange for their work. In this video, Howard unpacks the needs we have that our work is designed to meet, and, in the process, demonstrates the significance of the non-financial aspects of compensation.

A good job facilitates the rest of your life. Your life is about so much more than your job. The value exchange of work is complete when you receive benefits in exchange for the work you have done.

Work, in its purest form, is a three-way exchange of value that glorifies our creator. As these 3 parts of work overlap and converge, the result is increased value for all stakeholders, and, most importantly, more joy and satisfaction.