I spend a lot of time on airplanes these days. I love getting to work with amazing organizations across the country but that inevitably means hours and hours in airports. All these miles I’ve logged have afforded me the opportunity to have “status” on most airlines. I thoroughly enjoy the perks of better seats and […]
Character Perseverance Fierce conviction Resilience Sacrifice This day as we honor the life and leadership of Martin Luther King Jr, his words remind me of the significance and sacrifice of leadership. History is the greatest tell of true leadership. Leadership is not a life of comfort and convenience. The measure of our leadership is defined […]
Recently a friend called looking for some advice. She and her husband were at a crossroads. A few years ago they had sold their home and most of their possessions, left family and long-time friends to take a job across the country. They knew it was risky adventure, but they were compelled by the vision […]
I’m deeply passionate about culture and how it impacts a team, and in turn their productivity (or lack thereof). And we as leaders are keepers of culture. Culture is never stagnant. It is building or it is eroding every day. This week I’m hosting a FREE video series about “Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture” via […]
Leaders are keepers of culture. They know that great team cultures require deliberate effort. Teams will work better with one another, they’ll go above and beyond the call of duty, they’ll invest themselves personally, and they’ll own their wins and their losses more honestly when they are a part of a healthy environment. Healthy environments […]
For those of you in full-time church ministry you likely woke up this morning with a big fat Easter hangover. Easter weekend included additional services, increased attendance, extra events, more production – every aspect of ministry was in overdrive for the biggest weekend of the church calendar. Now what? Frankly, you and your team are […]
When was the last time you had an employee problem? Probably like five minutes ago, right? People management is one of the greatest challenges of leadership and is often the thing we are the least equipped for. No amount of textbook training can prepare you for the real world dynamic of managing people. Let me […]
You’re a great leader. You wouldn’t be in your role if you hadn’t developed your leadership skills along the way. You probably also have a pretty amazing team. And I bet you have some really great ideas for how to develop your team and grow their leadership. But, if you’re like most leaders, you’ve hit […]
Many of us consider our Human Resource departments necessary evils. Those “rule makers” who hold us back with all their bureaucratic red tape. Don’t they know we have more important things to do?! Actually, yes they do. They know exactly how important what you do is and therefore they are unwilling to let you get […]
Every organization has them. S T A R S The employees that shine a little brighter than others. They’re gifted. They’re tenacious. They do whatever it takes. They believe in the vision. They are problem-solvers and idea-generators. They outrun the rest of the pack. They’re growing. They’re leading. As a leader, it’s your job to […]