The Myth of the Visionary
The Fyre Festival gives a great example of how not to lead an organization.
Is Church Staff REALLY a Family?
Leaders can be quick to call their team a family... but are they really? Sometimes we use family terminology in order to justify a one-way...
Beware the Ripples
As a leader the things you say, the questions you ask, and the emotions you share have a significant impact on the team that you lead.
The F Word That Ruins Your Team
Leadership requires us to understand our team, what makes each member unique, and how to motivate them with their differences in mind.
2019 Will Be Harder Than You Think...
“It might take more effort than you were hoping it would, but it's worth it.” Those words from Seth Godin are a great way to anticipate...
That Shortcut is Actually a Trap!
Jim Collins made the phrase BHAG popular. Big Hairy Audacious Goal. As Church Leaders, many of us plan our year around BHAGs. They are fun...
Sometimes, You Have to Be OK Without Knowing the Answer
How to bring in the best, how to deal with thoughtful disagreement, to be radically openminded, to be audacious in going after my goals, to...
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.
Reminder: What You Do Matters
No one said it would be easy. In fact, you knew it wouldn't be easy. No one said ministry would be puppy dogs and rainbows. (But...