I Don't Like to Fight

I didn’t get into ministry to fight this battle. I’m not one to stir things up and I really don’t enjoy invoking criticism or argument. But… After 5 years of ministry, the fact that I’m a woman in a high level church leadership position occasionally raises some eyebrows.  I’ll be honest.  I took my job […]

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I Don’t Like to Fight

I didn’t get into ministry to fight this battle. I’m not one to stir things up and I really don’t enjoy invoking criticism or argument. But… After 5 years of ministry, the fact that I’m a woman in a high level church leadership position occasionally raises some eyebrows.  I’ll be honest.  I took my job […]

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Leadership Trust

Trust is one of life’s greatest commodities. My friend’s 10 week old baby girl already knows to trust the sound of her mother’s voice and the safety of her daddy’s arms. Earning trust and extending trust become a natural part of our life rhythm. The same is true in our leadership.  Trust is foundational to […]

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Don't Take it Personal

I’m a responsible person. Most days that part of my personality is a blessing, but it also has the potential to sabotage my leadership if I’m not careful. One of the “grey leadership” issues I’m currently working through is the difference between taking responsibility and taking personal responsibility. As Executive Director at Cross Point I […]

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Don’t Take it Personal

I’m a responsible person. Most days that part of my personality is a blessing, but it also has the potential to sabotage my leadership if I’m not careful. One of the “grey leadership” issues I’m currently working through is the difference between taking responsibility and taking personal responsibility. As Executive Director at Cross Point I […]

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Cultivate Her – THIS FRIDAY

If you live in the Nashville area, don’t forget that our next Cultivate Her event is THIS Friday! My dear friend Kat Davis will be speaking this month on “From Dreaming to Doing”. Last month we encouraged you to pursue your dreams and to begin to create your dream anatomy (go here to catch up […]

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The Leadership Creep

NARCISSISM It kind of feels like a dirty word. Dictionary.com defines it as “inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity” Not a very positive definition and I don’t think most of us have any desire to be defined this way.  We at least know that we don’t like other people who are all about themselves. […]

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Leading & Loving It

My friends at LeadingandLovingIt just launched their new site and I wanted to stop and give them a big shout out for what they are up to. Developing women is such a passion of mine and I get really excited when I encounter other women who are passionate about this as well.  Lori, Brandi and […]

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Leading & Loving It

My friends at LeadingandLovingIt just launched their new site and I wanted to stop and give them a big shout out for what they are up to. Developing women is such a passion of mine and I get really excited when I encounter other women who are passionate about this as well.  Lori, Brandi and […]

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