Here's the top ten list of sages and wise mentors in my life. No particular order. Most of these men I don't know well, but they've had a huge impact on me. Whether their teaching, or writing, or leading, all of them have impacted me. Part of wanting to write them down was to help me realize all of the great leaders who have come before me, and really come before all of us.

Everyone on the list is over 60. That is part of the requirement.

1. My Dad

2. Chuck Swindoll

3. John Maxwell

4. Charles Stanley

5. Bob Foster, Sr.

6. Philip Yancey

7. John Wooden

8. Howard Hendricks

9. Truett Cathy

10. Chuck Colson