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I spoke today in Nashville, TN at Lampo, headquarters for the Dave Ramsey team. They hold a weekly chapel for the entire team of 300 folks and have super-famous speakers and me come and speak. Prior to speaking I pummeled my long time friend, Dino Evangelista, who leads a team there with organizational culture questions. From the simple, ‘what do people wear to work?’ to the complex ‘what is the strategy of the organization?’. That helped me be a more effective communicator. I think one of the greatest tools a leader possesses is the ability to see, listen and ask good questions. Heres a snapshot of what I learned from watching, listening and asking:

• The right culture is quickly contagious.
• Everyone works together when everyone is vested.
• When the vision is clear everyone is clear on the vision. (that’s so simple but is so true)
• Rewarding your team not only brings fun, but care which grows trust. (these people freak over November and December)
• Jon Acuff is as funny and authentic at 7 a.m. at Cracker Barrel as he is before thousands at a conference.
• The Loveless Cafe has the best fried chicken and biscuits this city boy has ever eaten. That has nothing to do with Dave Ramsey. It’s just good to know should you be traveling to Nashville.
• God can put you anywhere he wants, when he wants, for whatever purpose he has decided, all for his glory.

Thanks for letting me learn today. Enjoyed every minute. You guys rock.