Driving through the rain toward Pursell Farms, I’m reminded of the purpose behind our off-site leadership retreat. It’s more than a meeting—it’s a moment to reset, refocus, and nurture the very people who carry our mission forward.
This morning, Proverbs 27:17 was in my Bible reading: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” That’s the essence of nurture. Before we can pour into our clients and help them grow, we must first sharpen ourselves—our leaders, managers, and directors. We must be aligned, disciplined, and ready.
Even in the midst of year-end chaos, we pause. We take two days to clear the fog, to see beyond the noise, and to cast a vision that will guide us—and our clients—into the future.
Last year, I called this summit Visio Manifesto—clear vision. And today, despite the cloudy skies, I’m reminded of Johnny Nash’s timeless lyric: “I can see clearly now the rain is gone.” Written during his recovery from cataract surgery, it’s a metaphor for clarity to overcome a struggle. This retreat is our moment to nurture the soul of our company. And from that, everything else flows.
Nurture is not just about growth. It’s about encouragement, refinement, and connection. It’s about investing in our people so they can invest in others. It’s about sharpening each other, so we’re ready—together—for whatever comes next.