“So how does one actually see the leader inside themself? I think it starts with knowing how God made you–the qualities He put inside you since before you were born. You have unique qualities like no one else in your family and like none of your friends. Yes, sometimes we have similar qualities, but the combination is 100% unique. This means you have a unique imprint to leave in this world.”

“I was leaving a great job in Minneapolis, MN, after 4 years of success. I was thrilled to leave the cold weather behind, but unsure of what lies ahead for me as I transitioned into a new life in the same town as my boyfriend to see if we were right for each other…to meet and connect with his 7 year old daughter…to start over with friendships…a new job…finding a new church… a place to live. I knew no one else in Cincinnati, and yet, it felt right.”

“The simple answer is that friendship takes effort from all parties to sustain it. You have to cultivate a friendship for it to stay strong, being willing to get vulnerable and stay there if you want to be close.”

“For years, I have seen so many young leaders choose one of two paths: either they want to jump into a role too fast and they are not ready, OR they would stay comfy for far too long and miss their shot at growing into great leadership.”

“I don’t know about you, but sometimes I replace rest with worry. At the end of a really full day or week, I am exhausted and worried about how to get all the next things in my head done.”