Kristi Porter
Kristi Porter is a writer and consultant for nonprofits and for-profit businesses with a social mission, primarily in the areas of copywriting, marketing and business communications. Find her online at www.signify.solutions, or offline at the movie theater.
Maximize Your Time With These Simple Tips
Monday June 3, 2019 | Kristi PorterWe all know the pressure of being pulled in a million directions on a daily basis. It’s probably not uncommon for you to reach the end of a workday, and ask yourself what you actually accomplished. Sadly, too many of our days pass this way while the workload only seems to increase. But there is an approach you can take to curb this lack of productivity. With a few tweaks, you’ll feel better about reaching the end of your work week. Read more
Embracing Curiosity as a Leadership Skill
Tuesday April 2, 2019 | Kristi PorterBy embracing the power of curiosity, we can create an environment where self-growth not only happens naturally, but is welcomed at every opportunity. This is the kind of environment where we as leaders will thrive, and bring out the best in those around us. Read more
Nehemiah’s Story, Your Challenge
Monday July 16, 2018 | Kristi PorterCan you feel it? The anticipation has been mounting. The excitement has been rising. We’ve been holding our collective breath. Now it’s time to get to work. Over the last, few weeks, we’ve been using the lens of Nehemiah to see that when we work together, it can change how a generation sees God. (part 1, part 2) To […] Read more
Nehemiah’s Story, Your Choice
Monday July 9, 2018 | Kristi PorterWhat do you do when the world around you is in shambles? That’s the question most of us ask ourselves regularly, and the question Nehemiah must have asked himself as well. If you recall from last week, we were building on the idea that we can do more together than we can on our own. Despite […] Read more
Nehemiah’s Story, Your Context
Monday July 2, 2018 | Kristi PorterIf you have more than one child, you know how different they can be. The same background, values, and genes can produce a lot of different results. Variety is, after all, the spice of life. To illustrate, Orange’s founder, Reggie Joiner, tells a story about when his kids were young and building a sandcastle. In […] Read more
The Easiest and Best Way to Take Risks
Monday February 5, 2018 | Kristi PorterWhat comes to mind when you hear the word risk? Does it excite you? Does it fill you with fear? Most of us probably fall somewhere in the middle, and want a little more context and clarification to provide an answer. That’s what risk does. No matter where you fall in your preference or aversion […] Read more
Setting Up Your Year for Success
Thursday January 4, 2018 | Kristi PorterSo, you’re coming at 2018 like Rocky—theme music playing, jogging along with determination, and punching purposefully at the air. Bring it on, January! But wait, you may be motivated, but are you prepared? Meaning, have you set yourself up for success, or are you relying on that new workout gear or laptop to do the […] Read more
How to Establish a Vision for Yourself This Year
Tuesday January 2, 2018 | Kristi PorterOkay, so the holidays have passed, and you’re finally coming out of the sugary food coma that felt so wrong and so right all at the same time. The reality of January 2018 is starting to hit you, and you’re wondering what this year has in store for you. But maybe that’s the wrong perspective. […] Read more
The Secret Sauce of Event Planning
Tuesday October 10, 2017 | Kristi PorterEvents are a regular part of ministry. They’re exciting, attention-grabbing, and a great way to create memories and relationships. However, as you probably know, they’re also a lot of work! Therefore, it’s important to make every event count. Whether the occasion is focused on “insiders” like your own ministry or local church, or “outsiders” like […] Read more
Last Quarter: Last Ditch Efforts?
Thursday October 5, 2017 | Kristi PorterWe’ve just crept into the last quarter of the year. Depending on your goals and progress in them, you’re either preparing your touchdown dance or getting comfy on the sidelines, as the New Year comes into view. Sadly, many of us are already saying, “Pass the Gatorade.” But is it really too late to make […] Read more
