“My realness gets me in trouble with fake people.”

“If I can increase my capacity to be offended, then I can hear more of what you have to say. And then, I can decide, after having a productive conversation, if, we actually have any sort of connected tissue whatsoever, from which we can build a bridge. Because, we don’t have to agree with everyone or, with everything that’s being said, but if we could find that connective tissue, maybe we could get more done. Maybe we could advance the human race in a more positive manner.”

“I’m trying to impact change so that we have a better life experience.”

“You have to be willing to risk your reputation. If you really want to be an impact maker, a change-maker in this world. If you really want to help transform lives, you have to be willing to risk your reputation, and be a part of the opposition.”

“We all have that inner-wounded-child. That’s who leads every conversation if you don’t have discernment, and wisdom, and, if you don’t have passionate restraint.”

“There is righteous judgement, and there is un-righteous judgement. Righteous judgment is: going to the person, one-on-one, and saying, ‘This is what you did, this is how I interpreted the situation, let’s discuss: how do we move forward from this.’ And by the way, this is biblical. You go to your brother in private, and then, if your brother or sister doesn’t listen, then you bring someone from the church. And then, if they still don’t listen, then you put them on front street, so they could get crucified. Right? I’m paraphrasing the bible here but if you’re a bible reader – go look it up.”

“When someone does something that triggers an emotional response, we first have to check in and say okay well what am I believing about this situation? What do I think about this circumstance? What is the emotion that’s being triggered here, and, is this true? Is it true for me? Is it true for them? And, how do we move forward.”

“One of the hallmarks of leadership, is knowing when it’s NOT our job.”

“For someone who might be listening to this who is like, ‘But, I only have, you know, three people on my email list…’ The way you practice, is the way you perform. So, if you have three people on your email list, what kind of leader are you being to those three people? Are you listening to them? Are you getting to know them and what their values are and what they need from you and what their expectations are? Are you setting clear expectations and boundaries with them? Because that is also leadership. Helping people realize that: it’s not a free-for-all. You don’t get to come into my house and tell me how to live. I’m inviting you into my space, so that we can have a beautiful dinner, but, rest assured, if you step out of line, I will toss you out.”

“It is a sign of a true leader when you can recognize that: You are not the one meant to lead this charge.”

“Respond, don’t react.”

“Another part of leadership is: are you taking the time to evaluate: Where do I need to grow? what are my weaknesses? Where am I deficient? You need to know where you’re not strong so that you can fill your team with people who are strong in those areas.”

“People that struggle with imposter syndrome are real. Fake people never have imposter syndrome because they are just in their fakeness.”

“Fear: bring it along for the journey. So many people are intent on “I want to overcome my fear!” Listen, I don’t have the time to dedicate to overcoming something. I need to recognize like: Okay fear, you’re here today? Great! Buckle Up! Because I’ve got a list of things that I need to execute, and I don’t have time for you to hold me back.’”

“Whenever I feel fear I always ask myself: What are you trying to teach me? Or What are you trying to protect me from? Because, those two answers take you so far. You can understand what the fear wants you to know – it’s telling you something! – then, you can rock with it.”

“Most people don’t want to allow for time, because of our really beat-up relationship we have with time. People say: ‘I don’t have enough time! I don’t have enough time!’ You don’t have a time management problem, you have an energy management problem, and you have a prioritization issue.”

“This is going to be a season of discernment. You are going to have to heighten your discernment not only of people, but also for the spirit behind the person.”