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Purpose

You Were Made For More

You were. We all were. Greatness These may not be your beliefs. But I want to share with you mine, if I may. I believe there is a God. I believe God made us. I believe God loves us. And, I believe God destined us for greatness. Not greatness as defined by society: beauty, fame, […]

Purpose

The Youngest Guy I Know

My step-dad, Jack McCoy, turns 85 this May. He is the youngest guy I know. Why? Because he knows how to live life to its fullest. In the last few years, Jack married my mom, and travelled to Hawaii, Ireland, England, and France. He serves in two churches, and in the leadership of one of […]

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What Message Do You Carry That Could Impact Your World?

If you long to positively impact your world?specifically the people in your life?but you feel helpless and insignificant to do so, then this post is for you. I had never heard of Lizzie Velasquez until recently. Now at 24 years old, Lizzie has a rare medical condition that has only been identified in two other […]

Leadership, Purpose

Martin Luther King, Jr. ? Can We Live Such a Life of Great Purpose?

There are so many things to ponder when it comes to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement. But I have one question for you and me as leaders: Will we be ready to make a mark on history when we are called to lead? At age 26, Martin Luther […]

Leadership, Purpose

Keep Your Attention on Your Intention

There was a bird that dreamed of flying from Alaska to sunny California. He set out on his course and began to soar, but along the way he saw fascinating things that captured his attention. He saw a warm lake and stopped. Further along he saw a large flock of birds and stopped again. At […]

Leadership, Purpose

Do You Feel Trapped?

In December of 2005 off the shores of San Francisco a whale became ensnared in crab trap lines. For days the whale struggled to free himself, but only became more helplessly entangled. A fisherman saw the whale and called environmental groups. As rescue teams arrived there were doubts that the whale could be saved. Rope […]

Leadership, Purpose

Values That Made This Nation Great ? A LESSON FOR ALL OF US

On this Independence Day week, I reflect on the American story and I ask: What has sustained our success? I believe the answer is a few core values. ?Let me explain? If I asked you to pick the top five American values that define who we are as a nation and guide our decisions as […]

Leadership, Purpose

Lift People Up, Just Because You Should

God put a handful of people in your life ? your team members, your boss, your family, your customers. ?I want to challenge you today to ask yourself this question: ?What is my role in the life journey of these people?? Now be honest? Do we use them to fill our needs? (and occasionally give […]

Leadership, Purpose

One Nation Under God

[blockquote text=’This is a timely post from Guest Blogger, Amanda Scott. ?Amanda is an Aspire Managing Partner. ?She has extensive leadership experience and in this blog reflects upon the recent tragic events in our nation and the humanity we all feel in wanting to do something to help. ?Thank you for sharing, Amanda. – Wes […]

Personal Development, Purpose

Make Today COUNT!

Many diaries from famous expeditions list events as they happened each day ? for example: Day 1😕 Arrived at base camp. Day 2: ?Climbed to 20,000 feet? Day 9:? Reached summit! Each day matters greatly!? Each day counts! This is Day 13,640 for me ? on earth?(I am 37 years old, 4 months, and 2 […]