by Mason Rutledge, President This week I watched an Eastlake High School Cross Country meet. One of our C3 Forum Chairs has a junior at Eastlake who is the number three runner. As the boys warmed up, I asked about his son and the season. My friend said, “He’s improving.” I asked, “What’s the difference?” […]
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B2B Devo: Where is that Book?
by Mason Rutledge, President What part does the Bible play in your life? Is it just another app on your phone? Do you own a study Bible? Where is it? When was the last time you just cracked open the Holy Scriptures and read? The advancements in Bible access are amazing and rightly applauded. The Bible […]
B2B Devo: Sole Proprietor
by Mason Rutledge, President Jesus-Centered groups are bountiful. Groups like Bible Study Fellowship and Teleios. There are even more Business-Focused groups all over town, i.e. Rotary and Kiwanis. The two bedrock Brand Promises of a C3 Forum incorporate both veins. Our C3 Forums are decidedly Jesus-Centered and Business-Focused. If God’s one and only Son was to […]
C3 Leaders’ Ralph Palmen High Ground Recipient Announced
The C3 Leaders’ Ralph Palmen High Ground Award is presented to a regional leader who has maintained the “high ground.” Keeping your “footing” has always been difficult, but has been especially challenging during the last two years. The recipient of the High Ground Award runs an institution that has been a “shining light on a hill” for our region. Through historic population […]
Jesus is Life!
Dani Rojas, the young Mexican attackman with AFC Richmond, in the Apple TV show “Ted Lasso,” exclaims regularly, “Football is life!” His energy and enthusiasm for the game and life, as he enters the Premier League, is easily spread. In every situation, with his limited English, Dani responds, “Football is life!” At C3 Leaders, we respond, with […]
President’s Report from 10th Annual C3 Leaders’ Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction
Comments Presented during Dinner by Mason Rutledge Mark 6:34 Jesus gets out of a boat and says, “Wow, these people need leadership. They are like sheep without a shepherd.” A buddy called Friday and said, “My company bought me into the C3 tournament. WHAT IS C3 LEADERS?” Some of YOU may also be asking, What […]
Stop and Smell the Roses
by Mason Rutledge, President Are you seeing sprouts from seeds that were planted during the struggles of this season? These roses are from our garden. I did not plant them. They were placed decades ago by another homeowner. They worked the soil, dealt with the fledging sprouts, shoveled the rank compost, nurtured the growth, pruning, […]
SUP in a Pandemic
by Mason Rutledge, President For the last 15 days, I have been learning to stand. You see, I purchased a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) about two weeks ago. Learning to ride, I found the top ten tips for successfully “SUPing:” Use a Leash. Choose the Right Gear. Check Wind Direction. Learn the correct paddling technique. Correctly Engage […]
Stand Up. Look Up.
Recently speaking to a group, they asked repeatedly for a handout. I wanted to provide it, but I only had two points. The presentation would appear ill-prepared and lacking if the white, 8-½ by 11 sheet of paper listed only: Stand up. Look up. The talk was that simple on paper. It is so much […]
Remembering “The Great Three Hours” at Work
Fifteen ways you can remember Golgotha today, while at work or as a part of your Good Friday afternoon: Wear black to symbolize the mourning of Christ’s death. Observe a day of fasting and abstinence. Specifically, fast from bread as a reminder of the Bread of Life. Shut off the distractions. Turn off your phone, […]