<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Encourage Equip Inc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Faith through Education and Resources]]></description><link>https://www.encourageequip.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:53:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.encourageequip.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is Success Killing You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to accomplish great things in their lives. Often there are setbacks to navigate, disappointments to work through, and obstacles to overcome but we keep reaching. There is so much good in this exercise and many wonderful things are produced in the pursuit; both tangible and intangible. However, like any good endeavor, if we take it to an extreme and lose sight of the big picture we run the risk of climbing a ladder that is ultimately leaning against the wrong building. Can...]]></description><link>https://www.encourageequip.org/post/is-success-killing-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a612ace6f3edb48b201c2c1</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/06f7c4_a8ec109e86724461a0323b9008a0c9a5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_900,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathan Wesley Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Careful, Courageous Conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA["Something has got to happen. I can’t keep doing this." Have you ever said this before?  We all have.  Whether it’s a conflict at work or a conversation that needs to be had with a relative, all of us have found ourselves at a point of decision.  Unfortunately, all too often that is where it ends.  We vent, share our side of the situation with a third party and then dive back into the status quo.  Why do we do this?  Often it is because we lack the courage to take action or are afraid of what...]]></description><link>https://www.encourageequip.org/post/careful-courageous-conflict</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6127016f3edb48b201b7d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:34:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_44d5b6159bf049deb38c52c2facc1c2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathan Wesley Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Lead Is To Be Misunderstood]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few things more frustrating and more challenging than being misunderstood. No matter how hard you work to communicate your intentions or explain your actions someone is going to misinterpret your motive and judge your decision. Though this is a universal truth, it is never more true than when you assume a leadership role. It could be as a CEO of a large corporation, the leader of a PTO at a school, or choosing a family activity for all to enjoy. No matter the scale or scope, you...]]></description><link>https://www.encourageequip.org/post/transforming-missions-with-proven-leadership-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a31aa136e3aac0bcf9bdffe</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:54:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_279bbe1a55bb4cc79b426cb0d8478af5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nathan Wesley Smith</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>