STORIES
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
Do you have a desire to develop the next generation of young, talented leaders? If so, you're in good company... In this conversation, we focus on one element that is a priority
Spontaneous Compassion
Have you designed a roadmap? A roadmap is a game plan to form a vision for making the next season the best season -- It includes your long-term desires, personal mission statement, and a set of
Becoming Chief Life Officer
Many of us have learned to manage our business, our finances, and our calendars with strategy and intention. But what could it look like to manage ourselves with the same focused approach?
When You Practice What You Preach
One year ago, on April 1, 2021, we announced a strategic shift in Halftime leadership. We can hardly believe what an eventful, providential year it has been, but here we are! Maybe you find
Abiding in the Between
A Devotion written by Halftime Alumna, Carrie Park: What if God asks you to do something that defies all logic and common sense? What if, while in a
Syncing Your Calling With Your Calendar
Peter Drucker surprised us when he said: "The most unhappy people I know are planners." Really? Didn’t Drucker dedicate his life to teaching management and planning principles? We often have a desire to do
Q&A: The Heart Journey
An Interview with Halftime Alum, Jacob Coldwell, Certified Life Coach and Author: A journey – this is what the process of finding and living out our unique calling
Communicating Your Calling in a Contentious Culture
Once you're clear on your purpose and the context in which you can best live it out... How can you communicate your calling in a winsome way? It’s important to intentionally craft your second-half
The Missing Piece For Finding Your Life Purpose
Do you like to wait? If you're anything like me, the answer is a resounding 'no'. However, waiting is often unavoidable and even beneficial... What if, instead of frustration, your waiting brought about transformation? Last month,
How to Find Your Purpose
Many people struggle to find and live out their purpose and passion. This is particularly true of people who have been successful in their career. When they dream about what's next, the
Four Key Elements of a Halftime Refresh
After discovering your Ephesians 2:10 Calling, life often gets in the way... No matter how much or how little time has passed since you've identified your personal mission, it can be easy
From the Front Row
Two months ago we shared the exciting news of a strategic shift to our leadership. After 11 years of faithful service at Halftime, our tenured CEO, Dean Niewolny, transitioned into
Parenting as an Empty Nester
Our lives have many seasons of transition, but after you shift into halftime, perhaps one of the most important transitions involves your role within your family. What is our role when
A Case for Gospel-Centered Entrepreneurial Leadership
Many Halftime Alumni are entrepreneurs. The thought of joining a nonprofit could sound suffocating, and not a sustainable culture fit for them. So they lean into their entrepreneurial skills to launch
A Strategic Shift in Halftime Leadership
Announcing: Halftime Institute Makes Strategic Shift in Leadership New Co-Executive Directors with extensive experience to take the lead as tenured CEO transitions into Chairman role. As a
Mentoring Emerging Leaders in Your Next Season
Many Halftime Alumni have had rich and rewarding experiences mentoring younger leaders in their business careers. When we ask them what they enjoyed most about their day-to-day work, they often say it
The Cohort Concept
Cohort (noun): A community of like-minded peers who are tackling real challenges, encouraging each other with sound wisdom, and seeking to live with purpose no matter
Three Keys to Navigate Faith & Values Differences in Your Family
Last month we talked about facilitating family conversations when the news brings disruption and divergent views. We heard from leading news expert and Halftime Alum, Tomas Brunegård, that the news can either divide
Leveraging Your Leadership (Latino Leaders + Halftime)
How can YOU leverage your leadership for greater impact? At Halftime we're here to provide a space for you to connect with others, answer this question, and develop an intentional strategy for living
Setting Your Target for Transformation (Part 2)
In the previous article, we defined the term ‘trigger for transformation’: the unanticipated challenges that serve as inciting incidents, setting our stories in motion. These times
Best Practices to Navigate the News
The daily news cycle can be a source of great disruption in our lives. It can mix conflict and isolation into our most valued relationships... But what if the news became
Identifying Your Trigger for Transformation
We all recognize the “inciting incidents” from the stories we love -- the moment in any book or movie where the protagonist is thrust into action
Bob Buford’s Top Ten Values: Three Questions to Reflect + Refocus
By: Dr. Rhonda Kehlbeck, Vice President of Admissions at Halftime Institute “Who is our customer? What does the customer consider value? What is our business?” -Bob Buford (1939-2018)
Bob Buford’s Top Ten Values: The Finish Line of Faithful Giving
By: Dean Niewolny, Chief Executive Officer of Halftime Institute “Giving is not a result— changed lives are.” -Bob Buford (1939-2018) Gratitude and giving seem to go hand