Getting the Most out of the Summit
Hello to everyone joining us this year at the Summit. I know there are a lot of newbies to the Summit, so I thought I would throw out a few ideas to help you make the most of your time (and not a bad reminder for veterans either). Our hope is that each session really messes with you - that the ideas and concepts that are presented challenge the way you currently lead. We want your brain to hurt. We take great pride making sure that you vacate your comfort zone and explore the idea that people you might not expect to learn from just might deliver a brilliant insight. Ok, so here are a few thoughts:
• Spend a few moments after each session asking God what in the world he wants to say to you. Just give him a chance to get a word in edgewise.
• If you feel yourself disagreeing with something during a session, try journaling it. Get to the heart of why you disagree. What was presented that challenged your thinking? Is there anything in your thinking that you would reconsider?
• If you feel prompted to take action about something, send a reminder e-mail to yourself, or perhaps e-mail an assistant or friend who will bother you until you make it happen.
• And last but not least, take advantage of the wisdom of the leaders around you, both those on the stage and those sitting around you. The collection of wisdom at this event is mind-blowing.So how about you, veterans? What is your advice to those attending for the first time? And newbies, what are you most excited about coming to the Summit for the first time?
