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In 2025, I received a variety of recognition both personally and professionally. In September, Corporate Vision Magazine named Out of This World Leadership a “Best Christian Leadership & Coaching Service for 2025.”
In November, my first book Out of This World Leadership: Living the Fruit of the Spirit to Lead Well received Inspire Tomorrow Media’s Book Award for Leadership & Management.
Then, my HR team at Space Center Houston was named one of the Top 50 Human Resources Teams in the 2025 OnCon Icon Awards. Our team was honored to be recognized alongside other giants from across the country, including Amazon, Visa, SHRM, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
The OnConferences team named 100 finalists for recognition based on nominations and their own research. Voting was then open to the public, who considered teams that demonstrated:
- Considerable impact on their organization.
- Strong contributions to HR through thought leadership.
- Innovation in projects.
As I step into 2026, I look forward to a year filled with possibilities. I just signed a contract with the Freiling Agency to publish my next book entitled Building Culture the NASA Way… It’s Not Rocket Science! I was pleased to learn that Dr. Ellen Ochoa agreed to write the Foreword to the book, as twenty other executives and leaders provided their own endorsements too.
I expect the book to do well, as the title has garnered excitement at a Chief HR Officer Summit in Miami last November, and I’ll provide a keynote at a Global HR Conference in February.
I just recently learned through the OnConferences team that I’ve been nominated as a “Top 100 Culture & Inclusion Leader for 2026.” Voting will commence later this month.
Through the upcoming book and potential recognitions, my prayer is that God will use my lessons and experiences to further advance His Kingdom.
Given the potential for success in 2026, I’ve chosen Humility as my One Word focus for the year. Several months ago, I felt impressed to study the Lord’s Prayer throughout 2026. I will use Pete Greig’s Prayer Course on RightNow Media plus the following studies:
- A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer by Phillip Keller
- The Lord and His Prayer by N.T. Wright
- The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down: The Lord’s Prayer As a Manifesto for Revolution by Dr. Al Mohler
Humility in the Lord’s Prayer
The entire prayer is shaped by a posture of humility — recognizing who God is, who we are, and how much we depend on Him. Here’s how humility shows up line by line:
1. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Humility begins by centering on God, not ourselves. We acknowledge His holiness and authority.
2. “Your kingdom come, your will be done…”
The heart of humility says, “Not my agenda, but Yours.” It’s the surrender of control.
3. “Give us today our daily bread.”
Humility admits, “I need help. I rely on You.” Daily dependence is a deeply humble posture.
4. “Forgive us… as we forgive…”
Humility recognizes, “I am a sinner who needs grace. I must extend grace to others.” Humility removes pride from relationships.
5. “Lead us… deliver us…”
Humility acknowledges that we need guidance, protection, and rescue — things we cannot secure on our own.
In one sentence:
Humility is the posture that makes the Lord’s Prayer possible — it is a prayer that only a humble heart can truly pray.
May my life be marked by humility in 2026, as I prepare for blessings and the role I can plan in advancing God’s Kingdom—the ultimate goal of Out of This World Leadership.