Terry Linhart's Blog

You know that project sitting in your inbox for three weeks? The one you open, stare at, then mysteriously remember you need to check social media? Yeah, that one. Here’s what nobody tells you about procrastination: It’s not a character flaw. It’s your brain trying to protect you from something. The question is what. I’ve… The Work You Keep Avoiding (And Why That’s Actually Good News)

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Fall is here. The kids are back in school. Your calendar has breathing room again. The year-end scramble hasn’t started yet. What if this isn’t just another quarter? What if it’s your moment? The Pattern We’re Missing Here’s what I’ve noticed: Many of us treat time as if it’s all the same. January feels like… The Season of Making Things Better

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Research shows that the economy continues to be the primary concern for voters each election cycle, but neither party wants to do anything about it. We haven't for years except to spend more and more. Add a war in there, too, and that will feed industry while masking other economic problems. (This is my annual […]

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Whenever I lead workshops on material from my book THE SELF-AWARE LEADER, I dedicate a session to time management. In this important segment, I guide leaders through reviewing and planning how to maximize their most productive hours and structure their week to better align with their goals. Then, I introduce the “sprint/drift” concept, a framework […]

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Excellence is a tricky thing—it shifts depending on where you're standing. Take Mount Elbert in Colorado, Colorado's tallest peak at 14,437 feet. Scaling Mt. Elbert would be an accomplishment worthy of a framed picture. Now, place that next to Mount Everest, where just hanging out at base camp puts you at over 17,500 feet. Next […]

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When we joke, the intent is often to be lighthearted or endearing. We tease and joke, but they can quickly become awkward or even painful. As Christian leaders, we must uphold a standard of conduct.

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In an age consumed by busyness and productivity, Jesus' simple but profound question cuts through the noise: "What do you want?" Even with packed schedules and endless activity, we gain much-needed clarity when we stop and examine our deepest desire(s).

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Terry shares six podcasts with guests who talk about the 11-year journey it took for THE SELF-AWARE LEADER book to finally be published.

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A 15-minute guide that introduces the essential tools and insights for leaders to maximize their use of Twitter and how to make it a positive medium in a reactive age of negativity.  Since 2009, Twitter has been the hot spot for social media activity. Since the 2016 election in the USA, Twitter has become a […]

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Here we are facing a global problem, unlike anything we've ever experienced in our lifetimes. The known is scary and saddening enough, but the unknown looms even more ominously. And headline “news” outlets aren't providing any hope for the future. But there is hope, of course. At some point, we will be through this, though […]

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