There are two schools of thought when it comes to hiring and organizational structure. The relational types subscribe to “first who, then what” The all business types lean towards “first what, then who” I don’t agree with either of them. I believe that one of the most dangerous things we can do as organizational leaders […]
Integrity owns it. Without excuses. Without justification. A person of integrity owns there mistakes and the consequences. And every time they own it, they earn a little more of it.
I’ve had several posts out and about on some of my favorite sites this past week. Hop over to these blogs and check them out! Effective Leadership: Start With Yourself at the Backstage Leadership site Hitting the Wall at Gifted for Leadership Are Opportunities Always an Indicator of God’s Will? at the Monvee Blog Warning […]
Whew! This week got a little away from me. We had our annual staff trip Wed & Thur. What a blast! Our team loves to spend time together… what a gift! Cornhole A little relaxation in the rocking chairs Some arts and crafts time The beauty of autumn A little friendly competition with a game […]
It’s another Fabulous Friday and I’m beginning my morning with the perfect cup of tea, sitting on my patio, watching the rain fall while my dog romps through the yard a dripping, soggy, smelly mess. He’s having a blast and I’m peacefully enjoying a slow-moving morning. These types of days are rare and precious. I […]
I love recruiting… …but it’s also one of the trickiest things I’ve encountered in ministry. As your church grows the experienced pool of candidates shrinks. And so the recruiting sharks tend to swim in the same pool of a handful of hot, influential churches. For many years we were the unknown church and we pretty […]
If leadership is in your blood, it’s what you aspire to… it’s what you’re gifted for… it’s your calling… It’s likely that you pride yourself in growing to new levels of leadership. You look for opportunities to grow. You dream of more influence. You seek out greater leadership opportunities. You thrive in being challenged. Leadership […]
Well you all know I’m a fan of Marcus Buckingham. I love how he thinks, especially in regard to drawing out the best in people. He challenges and inspires, and always makes you feel like you are wonderful – no matter what your strengths are! I’m very excited for his new book and thought you […]
It was a simple decision, but I just couldn’t make it. My assistant was picking up lunch for me because I had a string of back-to-back meetings in an already hectic week. A few minutes after she left, I got a call telling me that the restaurant was out of what I had ordered. It […]
Oftentimes on Sundays I find myself standing at the back of the room during our services. I might be just off to the side, or maybe in the sound booth but usually somewhere at the back. I like to stand in the back. I love to observe how people respond in worship. I enjoy seeing […]
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