Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Leadership Coach and a lead pastor in northern Virginia. I’ve been married to my wife for 24 years, and we have two teenage daughters. I’ve written two books: Lead: Leadership Principles from the (Not So) Minor Prophets (March, 2014) and Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys To Becoming An Intentional Leader Who Makes A Difference (January, 2022).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys To Becoming An Intentional Leader Who Makes A Difference is my latest book, and I wrote it to capture learnings from my first three decades of personal leadership experience and what I’ve learned coaching leaders in a variety of different fields and organizational sizes.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write with music playing (no words – usually something classical, or by John Williams)
What authors, or books have influenced you?
That’s a long list! So many – from Andy Stanley and Jim Collins, to Patrick Lencioni and Malcolm Gladwell; and don’t forget C.S. Lewis, Simon Sinek, Mark Miller, and Jon Acuff.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the second volume of Lead, and on a book capturing our journey through our older daughter’s unexpected cancer diagnosis and treatment.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m using a book launch team for my newest book, and that’s been a very positive experience so far. I’m researching and learning from sites like Awesome Gang and how they help too!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write every day, whether you “feel like it” or not. My goal is 500 words a day, regardless. Sometimes I look at it later and it’s not great, but I write every day. Don’t try to edit and write at the same time; just write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Experience doesn’t make you better; evaluated experience makes you better.
What are you reading now?
Smart Leadership by Mark Miller; The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit; and Bloodlines by James Rollins.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have six books that are in various stages of writing, and more to come!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Hobbit
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