The Responsibility of Following

November 6, 2012 Joey Cope 0

I’ve heard the idea hundreds of times. “True leaders are those others choose to follow.” Today, voters in the United States will go to the polls and vote. In so doing, we will signal to our government and to others what we hope and desire for the direction of our [read more]

The Whatever Project

August 24, 2012 Joey Cope 4

My name is Joey . . . and I have a problem. I have a tendency to be cranky. I believe that I cover it pretty well. Only a select few of you out there know that I’ve been battling this affliction most of my life. But those of you [read more]

All You Have to Do is Ask

July 23, 2012 Joey Cope 0

“I don’t know what to do.” Those six words are familiar to me. I’d like to tell you it’s because of my position and because people seek me out for advice. While, that statement would have an element of truth, the deeper foundations are set on the bedrock of my [read more]

No Sloppy Agape – Guest Post

July 12, 2012 Joey Cope 0

Peacemaking lost a champion this week – our dear friend, Charles Siburt. Often those who come to learn peacemaking ask, “Is there anything else I can do with these skills?” And when they do, I would hope that they would see the impact a peacemaker has in those chance moments [read more]

Leadership & Parachute Philosophy

December 6, 2011 Joey Cope 2

“Just because nobody complains doesn’t mean all parachutes are perfect.”  Benny Hill Sometimes leaders assume that the quietness behind them indicates solid support. Often the sound of silence represents other things: Followers who are stunned speechless at the direction the leader is taking. Followers who have been deeply wounded and [read more]