"My typical engagement transpires either in person, during an off-site retreat, over the telephone, or via video conference. Each option has distinct advantages and a few disadvantages. Ultimately, I will do whatever it takes to ensure our work succeeds." - PrestonLearn More About What To Expect:
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"I do not take partnerships lightly. In fact, I won't accept a partnership with a ministry leader unless we share the same identity - that of being in Christ and drinking from the same cup of the indwelling mind of Jesus. Preston is one of those fellow believers I not only call friend, but a co-worker of the Grace of God! I highly recommend the Lord's work through him to you."
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"Pres, I really, really appreciate your writing. You write out the struggles and fights I have with God. All the same questions, all the same thoughts. You give me amazing, amazing hope. Over the past few months your writings have been a light, a guide and an anchor to me. Thank you." -Joy
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BATTLE FOR THE ROUND TOWER
"I found myself reading "Battle for the Round Tower" just as I did my initial reading of "The Chronicles of Narnia," which I first did as an adult. While there was clearly spiritual symbolism, the first time through I read almost entirely for the pleasure of the story. Then, I did a second, slower reading, intentionally hunting for and relishing each truth discovered on the journey. As a woman, I especially appreciated the juxtaposition of the rugged masculinity with the sensitive vulnerability of Hank." -Tricia
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"The more boundaries you set, the more freedom you have."
That's a quote from Nadia Boulanger, the renowned composition teacher. She was coaching Quincy Jones, telling him to explore and define different music styles, and then create within them. In recounting this, Q said, "I didn't want to hear that, man, but she's right."
Boundaries create security. Good parents have recognized for years that a disciplined child is a happy child; an indulged child, insecure. Robert Frost said it poetically of his neighbor, "Good fences make good neighbors." Truly great thinkers build bridges between fields of study - economics, sociology, theology, etc.- by valuing each field's boundaries without compromise. Compromise muddies; integration makes a concert.
The human will is a boundary. Just outside one edge of this boundary is milquetoast - the lack of will; just outside the other edge is....Read Full Article...
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Developing Genuine Leaders
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True leaders are formed, not born. Leadership is demonstrated and grown and nurtured. In other words, leaders are developed.
They don't call it "human capital" for nothing. You are worth the investment and development and thoughtful care necessary to build your human capital.
None of us are designed to be islands. Even though we fancy ourselves independent, "one" is a lonely number. And, the greater the demand and expectation is on a leader, the more lonely life can be, which dramatically increases the risk of a mistake. I can help manage the risks to your reputation while developing your effectiveness as a leader and person.
We all need assistance segmenting our giftedness and responsibilities into meaningful and manageable skills. We all need someone who helps guard our backside and looks out for our blind spots. We all need someone to protect our potential while guiding our human development. This is especially true for those in leadership roles. Learn More
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