Generally, I stick with things that work. When I find shoes I like, I buy 7 or 8 pairs so I have a new pair for several years to come. I mean who needs the headache of finding new ones all the time? I have a well-organized closet with a cache of particular items that I deem a perfect fit for me. Items like nine of the same toothbrushes, three pairs of the exact same gloves, 23 moleskin notebooks, a case of mechanical pencils (0.9 mm lead thickness), and three boxes of the exact same black ink ballpoint pens.

I just feel that with so much uncertainty in this crazy world, it's wise to stick with a few proven performers. That's why I continue attending The Global Leadership Summit each summer with my staff. It never disappoints.

In some Christian circles it's uncool to like anything big or successful. But I have to come clean: I'm a big fan of Willow Creek and Bill Hybels. So when I was presented with the opportunity to interview Bill Hybels, I was thrilled—and ...