Staff development in the workplace is essential. As leaders, we are responsible for helping team members grow, flourish, and succeed. Leaders often fall into two categories: developers and subtractors. Developers invest in their people. They act deliberately, prioritize team growth, and maintain a people-first focus. They understand that successful mission execution depends on the people committed to the work. In practice, development requires intentional investment. Allocati

Serving on search committees and special project assignments often means taking on responsibilities outside of your normal daily operations. Who is responsible for managing your “other duties as assigned”? In a previous role, after being placed on multiple committees, I asked my direct supervisor what a reasonable number of committee assignments looked like. They shared that two to three committees were typical and explained that, as a mid-level manager, I was expected to off

2025 was a year filled with noticeable noise and external chaos. Chaotic noise can easily distract and pull us away from our God-given purpose. Before you turn the page and celebrate 2026, take a moment to pause. Pause and write down your accomplishments. You did so many meaningful things this year, and those moments deserve recognition. Do not let your achievements go unnoticed. The year began with an incredible study abroad experience in Scotland. The journey included meani