One of the greatest monsters that I wrestle with in my leadership is being confident in the calling and gifting God has for me. I battle the usual suspects of insecurity, fear and the obsessive need to compare myself to others. These enemies to my confidence can get the best of me if I let […]
I’m still trying to catch my breath from a great week at Catalyst. I left immediately from Atlanta to join my extended family in Orlando for a week of family vacation. Can you say W H I R L W I N D? And although a few days have past, I would be remiss if […]
Along with the majority of the Christian universe, I am at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta this week. This will be my 9th time to attend Catalyst – that just seems ridiculous. Ridiculous because when I starting coming to this conference for “next generation leaders” I actually was a “next generation” leader. The startling reality […]
If you were to walk into my home on any given day you would start picking up on some clues about what makes my family tick. Our family values begin to surface pretty quickly. Whether it’s the tennis rackets or gym bags indicating a value of fitness, or the stacks of books on shelves throughout […]
As a student of leadership, I’ve been wrestling with a question for some time… What’s the real difference between management and leadership? Leadership has become such a glamorized word in our culture. It feels so much nicer and more inspiring than the often derogatory connotation that comes with the word management. But the longer I […]
Today I’m participating in The NINES, an online leadership conference hosted by Leadership Network, featuring tons of amazing speakers. I’m honored to be a part and super excited about what I’m going to be sharing. (By the way, it’s not too late to register – and it’s FREE! Jump over here to get yourself signed […]
“Leadership is influence – nothing more nothing less.” John C. Maxwell But is influence always leadership? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
A few weeks ago we started a discussion about The Floundering Leader. We talked about how to encourage and support the flounder-er and what to do if you are the one floundering. That discussion got me processing another side of this issue… What happens when you are trying to lead someone who is floundering in […]
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Another GREAT “grey” leadership issue is finding the balance between ambition and self-promotion, especially as church leaders. In our ambition we pursue the dreams that God has laid on our hearts. I believe that God expects […]
** This is a pondering left over from this past Sunday. Have you ever felt this way? I wasn’t needed today. 3000 + attendees 25 staff Hundreds of volunteers Baptism at one campus Communion at the others And I wasn’t needed. I wasn’t needed to: Solve a problem React to a crisis Identify something that […]
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