What You Say... Matters... Always
As leaders, the things that we say and do matter. Being intentional with the words we say, the goals we set, and the people we invest in...
Ambiguity Could Be Corroding Your Team Culture
Few things are more corrosive to a healthy organizational culture than ambiguity.
Fattening Up Your Fellow Church Staff Member for the Kill
Perhaps you've been thrown under the bus. (Most ministry people I've talked to have been run over a time or two.)
Every Church Changes. It's Inevitable. It's Needed. You Need to Adapt.
We should expect Millennials to change things up a little when it comes to Church as well. Just like the previous generations have done....
Beware: Not Every Potential Staff Member is as Good as They Appear
Have you ever bought a quart of beautiful strawberries, only to find when you get home that there were six beautiful strawberries at the...
Applying "The Silver Rule" in Church Staffing
I talk with churches and staff people every day that have violated the "Golden" rule. And they're a mess. Relationships blow up. Chaos...
If You Can Master This One Leadership Quality, The Rest Will Be Easy
The best leaders I know know how to get along with people. They get along with their spouse. They're able to get along with their staff and...
How High Do You Set the Standard at YOUR Church?
Do we as church leaders, set the standard high enough? Or do we pat ourselves on the back when 80% of our people don’t complain? Here’s a...
What is Your One-Sentence Job Description?
Andy Stanley talks about a 'one-sentence' job description. In a nutshell, the one-sentence job description explains the essential purpose...
It's Possible That People Just Aren't Listening to You That Much Anymore...
As a church leader, in many cases, people just aren't listening as closely to us as they have in the past. That is frustrating. And I think...