Shannon
The Leadership and Main project is inspired by the incredible leaders in the community of Acworth, Georgia. The objective is to celebrate the people who have poured into my life as a young leader and share those lessons to inspire a generation of community leaders to make the turn off an ordinary road to an […]
Eight Qualities of Human Leaders
There are eight qualities of human leaders that separate the ordinary ones from the extraordinary. Countless books, podcasts, videos, and articles are available on the subject of leadership. There is one key component to any leadership style…the human element. When I think about amazing leaders I desire to emulate, I first think about the quality […]
The Bounce of the Ball
Sometimes the bounce of a ball can determine our futures. Something or someone redirects our journeys. It Interceders our lives. Basketball vs Wrestling I grew up playing multiple sports. Up until my seventh-grade year, I played football and baseball. That year, I picked up a basketball for the first time. I caught onto the game […]
End of Seasons
End of seasons are inevitable. In life and leadership, all seasons come to an end. Someday, somehow, all seasons are certain to end. End of Seasons My son, Grant, wrapped up his freshman high school wrestling season this weekend. He and seven of his Allatoona High School teammates placed at their regional championships which earned […]
The Greatest Leader
We all aspire to be the greatest leader in our own worlds. A select few attempt to position themselves to be the greatest leader in THE world. But…how do you become the greatest leader in human history? Many have tried, but only one can take home the hardware. The world’s standard for leadership can be […]
What if Leadership
What if leadership leads to endless possibilities. A sentence beginning with these two simple words, “what if,” can change the trajectory of a leader and an organization. There are many great questions that can guide a discussion, but this may be the greatest of all. You do not need me to explain how divided we […]
Calling Plays
The art of calling plays in football can translate to leadership. High school football kicked off this past Friday in Georgia. That means college football is not far behind! Up until this year, it meant coaching youth football for me. For twenty-one years I coached at the youth level. Nineteen of these were as a […]