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In my original YouVersion devotional, I talked about the leadership development concept of Convergence - but I didn't name it as such.  So, hang on. This concept challenges me. As my job shifts and my health changes, I wonder what's happening to my leadership influence.  Convergence challenges me to reconsider God's perspective.

Even though I’m deeply engaged in leadership development, I have to confess—I’m still prone to grumbling when I could be grateful. That’s why, for the past couple of years, “Gratefulness” has been my word of the year. As a daily reminder, I’ve placed Philippians 4:8 in strategic spots—on my desk, my mirror, my journal—anywhere my eyes might land when my heart starts to drift.

In Millennials Matter, I introduce a framework for Leadership Development to provide a deeper understanding of what "Character" means when mentoring and coaching a Next-Gen leader. Based on my love and admiration for the homesteaders in North Dakota, I used this acronym: D.A.K.O.T.A. - Determination, Awareness, Knowledge, Optimism, Trustworthiness, Accountability.

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.