Monthly Archives: October 2014

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Live Leadership Notes From Charles Duhigg At Catalyst 2014

Charles Duhigg is the author of The Power Of Habit. He’s also a New York Times staff writer.

His book, The Power Of Habit, has changed the way we think about habits. Get ready for some great leadership lessons from Duhigg.

Charles Duhigg At Catalyst 2014

We’re living in a golden age of how habits work and what affects our brains. This session may go very well with Dr. Caroline Leaf’s session yesterday.

There was once an experiment done with rats. The scientist took multiple rats and implemented brain activity sensors into their brains. After the rats recovered, the rats were placed into a maze 150 different times to see how their brains would react.

The scientists discovered something amazing. After the 150th time, the rat’s brain almost shuts down as it repeats the same thing and at the end the brain kicks back on.  Read more...

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Live Leadership Notes From Craig Groeschel At Catalyst 2014

Craig Groeschel is the lead pastor at LifeChurch. Through his leadership, the church has become a force to be reckoned with. They’ve revolutionized the way church is done. LifeChurch is committed to getting the Word of God out to the people through giving away sermon plans, videos, and much more. They’re a leading force in the church world.

Craig Groeschel speaking at Catalyst 2014

We’ve just learned that due to inclement weather Craig Groeschel will be unable to join us live. Please keep the community in your prayers.

However, the awesome folks at Catalyst and LifeChurch were able to do a compromise and have a video presentation from Groeschel for us today.

Mark chapter 2:1-5 is the anchor text for Groeschel’s message.

How do we create a culture of innovation?

At one point in church history, the church was the innovators. The church influenced the arts and the sciences. The church knew how to create.  Read more...

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Live Leadership Notes From Matt Chandler At Catalyst 2014

Matt Chandler is the pastor at The Village Church in Highland Village, TX. Not only is he an amazing leadership guru, he’s battled cancer and has won the battle.

Matt Chandler speaking at CatalystThe first day of Catalyst has been amazing. Matt is finishing up the first day of Catalyst and I’m positive he’s going to blow us away.

The text Matt Chandler is using for tonight’s message is Revelation 7:9-10. Chandler likes this verse because it tells of what will happen in the future.

Christ didn’t die for those that might believe but for those that WILL believe.

We can go boldly because we know that our God cannot fail. This should give us hope.

While we’re imperfect, God still uses us. How cool is that?

As God calls us out to lead, we can be confident that we will succeed. Why? Because God does not lie when He calls us.  Read more...

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Live Leadership Notes From Robert Madu At Catalyst 2014

Robert Madu is taking the stage. He’s a pastor, a husband, and soon-to-be father.

Robert Madu speaks at Catalyst

Hebrews chapter 12:1-2 and 1 Samuel 18:5-9 are going to be his base verses in the message he’ll be sharing today.

Hebrews talks about stripping ourselves of the things that hinders us and to run the race.

How do we run the race? We run the race by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

1 Samuel tells us about David and how he did what he was told to do. Not only did he do it, he did it well. There was singing that praised Saul for killing thousands but David for killing tens of thousands.

A thought entered my mind that when we do things well, we may make those who are over us angry. We may also give into jealousy and comparison which will drive us crazy.  Read more...

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Live Leadership Notes From Dr. Caroline Leaf At Catalyst 2014

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuro-scientist who will hopefully change the way you think. Dr. Leaf has released a book titled Switch On Your Brain: The Key To Peak Happiness, Thinking, And Health.

My wife checked out Leaf’s Catalyst lab session yesterday and absolutely loved it. I’m hoping for great things from this session.

Dr. Caroline Leaf speaks at Catalyst 2014

People wonder how can science and faith work together. Leaf believes they compliment each other.

A great quote she mentioned was that Science is a way of admiring God. A beautiful sentiment.

God designed us able to change. The way he wired our brains allows us to change ourselves. That’s why the Bible mentions the renewing of our minds.

Science has begun to catch-up with what the Bible tells us about life. Amazing.

If you’re going to change, you have to be desperate  Read more...