Be the Bison
Leading through the Storm
It all begins with a greater purpose.
Share your story of how you have
led through a Storm.
Be Strong and Courageous | Joshua 1:9
Be the Bison is a call to lead with courage when the skies darken and the winds rise. While others retreat or run with the storm, the Bison turns toward it—grounded, resilient, and purposeful. This blog exists for leaders who sense there is more required of them in this season: more clarity, more conviction, more faith, and more strength to move forward when it would be easier to stand still.
Here, you’ll find reflections at the intersection of leadership and legagy formation, business, and life—stories shaped in real storms, not theoretical ones. Be the Bison is about becoming the kind of leader who grows through adversity, leads with integrity, and builds a legacy that outlasts circumstances. Not bravado. Not hustle. Just steady, courageous movement into what matters most.
The “Be the Bison” Story
When Success Becomes the Storm
Success is often celebrated—but what happens when it becomes the very thing that begins to overwhelm us? In this conversation with Jason Welch, Founder and CEO of AutoFocus, we explore the hidden pressures that accompany growth, the leadership challenges that success can create, and the importance of staying anchored in faith, humility, and purpose. Discover why the greatest leaders don't simply pursue success—they learn how to steward it before the storm begins.
When Rejection Becomes a Proving Ground
Success often feels inevitable—until a door closes. In this powerful conversation, Randy Miller shares how being passed over for promotion during his Air Force career became a defining leadership lesson. Discover how rejection can either become a source of bitterness or a catalyst for growth, resilience, and deeper purpose. Learn how to lead through disappointment without letting it define your identity, your calling, or your future.
When the Storm Reveals the Leader Within
Learning to Walk Through the Storm
Every leader faces seasons that test their faith, character, and resolve. Long before success becomes visible, growth is forged through challenges, uncertainty, and perseverance. Discover how walking through life's storms can shape stronger leaders, deepen purpose, and prepare us for the opportunities and responsibilities that lie ahead.
Finding Identity After the Storm
What happens when the achievements, titles, and accomplishments you've worked so hard to attain no longer define you? Drawing from powerful lessons shared by Heather Trumpfheller, this article explores how adversity can reshape identity, deepen purpose, strengthen faith, and reveal a foundation that extends far beyond performance and success.
Focus, Faith, and Family in Life’s Hardest Seasons
Storms rarely arrive when life is convenient. They test priorities, challenge faith, and reveal what truly matters. In this powerful conversation, Carlos Rosales shares lessons on leadership, family, resilience, and perseverance—offering practical wisdom for staying focused, grounded, and purposeful through life’s most difficult seasons.
Finding Strength in the Wilderness
Some storms don't simply disrupt life—they redefine it. In this powerful conversation, Larry Hartzog shares lessons learned through profound adversity, revealing how faith, resilience, and perseverance can sustain leaders when circumstances feel overwhelming. Discover how life's wilderness seasons can become places of growth, purpose, healing, and unexpected strength.
Finding Center When Everything Converges
What happens when every challenge arrives at once? In this powerful conversation, Andrew Tull shares lessons learned from navigating seasons where personal struggles, professional demands, and unexpected adversity converge. Discover how leaders can remain centered, resilient, and purpose-driven when life feels overwhelming and uncertainty surrounds every decision.
Leading Through the Storm of the Heart
Not every storm is visible. Some of the most difficult battles leaders face occur within their hearts, relationships, and personal lives. In this powerful Be the Bison conversation, discover how faith, resilience, and purpose can help leaders navigate emotional challenges, find healing, and emerge stronger through life's most difficult seasons.
Leading Through the Hard Conversations
There’s a storm every leader eventually faces—not loud or visible, but hidden in the conversations we avoid. Difficult conversations can be uncomfortable, but they are often the catalyst for trust, growth, accountability, and stronger relationships. Discover how courageous leaders navigate hard conversations with honesty, empathy, and purpose.
Finding Your Superpower in the Storm
Storms have a way of revealing what comfort never can. In this inspiring conversation, Tyler Townes shares how life's challenges can uncover hidden strengths, deepen resilience, and clarify purpose. Discover how adversity often becomes the catalyst for personal growth, stronger leadership, and finding the unique gifts that emerge when life is at its hardest.
Preparedness and Transparency in the Midst of the Storm
Great leaders do not wait for a crisis to begin leading. In this powerful conversation with Gregg Lehmann, discover how preparedness, transparency, and proactive communication can build trust, stabilize organizations, and guide stakeholders through uncertainty. Learn why the strongest leadership often emerges when the pressure is greatest.