I have a pet peeve… I hate it when people don’t use their turn signals on their vehicles. I have a theory… How people use (or don’t use) their turn signals on their vehicle is a good indication of how well they communicate in general. Turn signals communicate what you are about to do. They […]
I really try not to fuss about the challenges of being a woman in a leadership role, particularly an arena (church work) where leadership is primarily male-dominated, however occasionally I just have to rant a bit. I came across this article the other day from a Fox News alert entitled “Female Candidates Judged on Looks […]
As the leader of a team of staff I feel a great responsibility to create an environment where people WANT to work, a place where people are hoping to get hired and those that are here are so excited to be a part. So, what do you think? What does it take to create a […]
Good Monday Morning! Here’s one of my random leadership observations to get your week off to a good start: People are not predictable. You can’t control them – quit trying! Set up systems and boundaries but be willing to create flexibility for how things get done within those boundaries. You will wear yourself out and […]
Connecting with other like-minded individuals is a rare treasure. Recently I had the privilege to meet a rare treasure – Sherry Surratt. I met Sherry at the Multi-Site Exposed Conference at SeaCoast Church last month and immediately knew I had found a potential friend and mentor. We recently had a great conversation about women in […]
One of the things I love the most about leading our team is the out-of-the-office time together. Usually the schedule is insanely full and we’re exhausted when we get back. This trip was no different in that regard, but the highlight of our time together for me was the candor, vulnerability and honesty our team […]
I was contemplating present day slang this morning… I know really random, but this gives you an idea of where my crazy mind goes when I’m bored with blow drying my hair. 🙂 “I’m just sayin’” “Seriously??!!” “That’s how I roll” These are just a few of the sayings that I hear a lot lately. […]
It was a great day at Catalyst today! Catching up with old friends… Meeting new friends… Being challenged by some amazing leaders. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the day: “We have to lead from moral authority, which is the alignment between creed and deed, between what we say and what we […]
Back in August I had the privilege to hear Nancy Ortberg speak for the first time at The Gifted to Lead Conference that she was co-hosting with Nancy Beach. As Nancy O. spoke I found myself scribbling frantically trying to capture all the insightful nuggets she was sharing. I usually appreciate people who speak fast […]
Enjoy the opportunity NOT to lead Oftentimes I find myself so programmed to take the lead that I don’t know what to do with myself when I’m in situations where I don’t have to. This week I was at a conference with some fellow staff members, all of whom are amazing leaders, and I kept […]
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