All posts by Gary Harpst

Great leaders must understand the dual nature of desire, because it can either motivate teams to pull together… or it can send our organizations spiraling off course.

Gary Harpst is the author of “Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself and Others.” He is the founder and CEO of LeadFirst. He is a keynote speaker, writer and teacher whose areas of focus include leadership, business and the integration of faith at work. He has been recognized as one of the Top […]

By knowing yourself and keeping your desires and actions aligned, you set a powerful example for those around you to follow.

Instead of being motivated by challenges, employees get in the habit of giving up way too soon.

More than anything else, Millennials and Gen Z workers want employers to care about their well-being. Humans of all ages crave this style of leadership. But what does it really mean to care about your employees?

Twenty-first century leaders are no strangers to chaos and the last few years have underscored that truth.

Gary Harpst is the author of “Built to Beat Chaos: Biblical Wisdom for Leading Yourself and Others.” He is the founder and CEO of LeadFirst. He is a keynote speaker, writer and teacher whose areas of focus include leadership, business and the integration of faith at work. He has been recognized as one of the Top […]

Especially in a time of so much need, almost everyone feels the pull of generosity. But at the same time, we can’t help but worry that our generosity isn’t really helping the person in the long run.