Author: Linda Dippenaar

So, what is your Leadership Influence today?

Clock. Light Bulb. iPhone.

Each symbolizes a leap in human progress. These moments changed life forever. I grew up on the TTT Ranch in North Dakota. Our home was a small 800-square-foot homestead shack with a lean-to for extra space. We had no running water; our “bathroom” was outside in the wind and snow. Life was raw and real. We measured time by chores, light by kerosene, and communication by the mailbox at the end of a long gravel road. And, of course, I loved my pony :-)

Developing leadership strategies for today’s fast-paced, digitally connected, and AI-powered world is challenging. In the middle of all this change, one truth remains: great leaders are built from the inside out. The need for strong, character-driven leaders is more urgent than ever. Your leadership matters now, more than ever. You are standing in your Convergence moment—the culmination of your calling, character, and competencies—for Kingdom impact that expands through the leaders you mentor.

In the Age of AI, will sales and sales leadership development go away? Absolutely not!  In fact, the human factor, which includes virtuous selling and leading, along with strong D.A.K.O.T.A. values, is needed more than ever. That quality of that first meeting will determine the trajectory of your entire sales and leadership career. Please check out this book by my friend and colleague, Lee Salz. 

iRetire4Him Podcast (Video and Transcript)

🤔What if “retirement” isn’t rest—but risk? In a powerful conversation with Jim and Martha Brangenberger of iWork4Him, we challenge the myth of age 65.  We expose how traditional retirement sidelines our wisest leaders at the very moment the world faces epic change. From the AI revolution to a rising crisis of purpose, I urge elders to rise as sages, mentors, and prayer warriors. With stories from Scripture, global voices, and our own journeys, we call on all leaders to finish strong, invest in future generations, and believe the impossible with God. This isn’t about aging out—it’s about stepping up. Do you want to join this movement?