Leonard Buhler was President of Power to Change, formerly Campus Crusade for Christ, Canada, from 2004 to 2015. Before that, he was in the agricultural business specializing in production and retail. For updates from Leonard you can follow him on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.
Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” If you’ve spent any time at all in a leadership position, you’ll recognize the truth of this statement instantly. And you’ll be confronted with it a thousand times – anytime you try to lead change. Mark Fields, named Ford President of the Americas in 2006, believed in this Peter Drucker […] Read More >
Devotional – Hiding From Conflict
“Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers. (Psalm 64:1-2) I’m not the kind of man who likes to hide. If I’m in the middle of a conflict, “duck and cover” is […] Read More >
Devotional – Shift Your Perspective
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossian 3:1-2) Do you feel pressured to do more for God? Many of us do. Deep-down we know that our lives […] Read More >
Devotional: Do Open Doors & Opposition Belong Together?
“But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” (1 Corinthians 16:8-9) In our minds, open doors and opposition do not belong together. Have you ever heard that phrase, “God is opening a door?” We often take […] Read More >
Do Open Doors and Opposition Belong Together?
“But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” (1 Corinthians 16:8-9) In our minds, open doors and opposition do not belong together. Have you ever heard that phrase, “God is opening a door?” We often take […] Read More >
Even Jesus Struggled With The Life
Do you ever feel like giving up? Taking the easy road? Putting yourself first for a while? Jesus did too. That night so many years ago in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus pleaded with His Father. “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me.” You’re in charge of the universe, Father. […] Read More >
Four Qualities I Look for in a Christian Leader
How do you make sure to choose great people for your leadership team? I’ve asked myself that question many times, and I always come back to the same four qualities suggested by Tim Elmore.* A candidate might have a fantastic resume, an impressive education, or decades of experience. But if I can’t answer the following […] Read More >
Give the Gift of Hope
Christmas is not as taboo as people make it out to be. Yes, it’s true that store clerks wish everyone “Happy Holidays,” and that some schools and companies insist on decorating a ‘holiday tree’ instead of a Christmas tree. And yes, it’s true that songs featuring “Christ our Savior” don’t get as much airplay as […] Read More >
God Can Use Me
Do you ever feel like giving up on someone? There are times when it seems like all our best efforts are having zero impact. We pray for our friend to discover Jesus. We extend love and compassion. We engage that person in spiritual conversations. We make ourselves vulnerable as we share our story. But nothing […] Read More >
God Can Use Me
Do you ever feel like giving up on someone? There are times when it seems like all our best efforts are having zero impact. We pray for our friend to discover Jesus. We extend love and compassion. We engage that person in spiritual conversations. We make ourselves vulnerable as we share our story. But nothing […] Read More >
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