Some might recognize the subject line for this blog post.  It’s the title of Simon Sinek’s best-selling book, and the topic of his TED Talk, which is number 3 most viewed all-time.  Recently I was challenged to be more clear and compelling when sharing about the purposes behind CDI, and thinking about that reminded of […]

“How can we apply the principles we’ve learned internationally to be a blessing locally?”  That’s a question we’ve been asking for the past year. Now, we are ready to pursue at least part of the answer by launching our first major domestic initiative in an exciting partnership with Global Church Ministries. For the next several […]

What is so special about our work in India?  It is the deep and caring relationships that have developed over the past 20 years.  It is these relationships that have provided the foundation for successful partnership.  What have we learned by prioritizing relationships?  Mainly, that they require an investment of time.  Why?  Three primary reasons: […]

In Disney’s “The Kid”1, 40-year-old Russ Duritz (played by Bruce Willis) has the following unlikely conversation with his 8-year-old self: “What do I do?”  asks the kid. “I’m a consultant.”  Duritz answers “What does a consultant do?”  the kid replies. “Consult.”  Is the answer. Unsatisfied, the kid insists: “But what. Do. I. DOOOO?!” A frustrated […]

Can tragedy lead to greater partnership and increased understanding?  Consider the following: We were working with several partners to help an indigenous organization in South Asia establish a leadership training program.  A non-profit in the U.S. was a member of that partnership and was providing a monthly salary for the program Director.  To save transmission […]

As you already know, passionate, strategic organizations and faithful, established churches around the world are already working hard to bring positive change to their communities by improving the spiritual, economic, health, environmental, educational, and infrastructure conditions in their local setting. However, their efforts are often hindered by inadequate access to critical resources, networks, and knowledge.  […]