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 […]
Note to all: DO NOT TRAVEL WITH ME! After a great two days at the Multi-site Exposed Conference, me and the team are delayed in the Charlotte airport. This seems to be a consistent pattern in my recent travels. I’m ready to be home. However, we did have an amazing time at the conference. […]
You hear this phrase a lot in leadership circles, “everybody’s replaceable”. I think we throw it out there to keep us humble, to remind ourselves that the world doesn’t revolve around us and that things could go on without us. And for those reasons there is merit to that statement, but I think the problem […]
You hear this phrase a lot in leadership circles, “everybody’s replaceable”. I think we throw it out there to keep us humble, to remind ourselves that the world doesn’t revolve around us and that things could go on without us. And for those reasons there is merit to that statement, but I think the problem […]
Mandy Thompson has been doing a series this month over at her blog called “Do Something”. She’s encouraging and challenging each of us to find a way to “do something” of consequence, big or small, just Do Something! Yesterday I had the privilege to contribute to the discussion and was so honored that she asked. […]
“A leader is a person who must take special responsibility for what’s going on inside him-or herself, inside his or her consciousness, lest the act of leadership create more harm than good.” Parker Palmer, “Leading from Within” OUCH! As a leader, are you keeping up appearances or are you taking responsibility for your personal spiritual […]
I know you are really busy… This comment is made to me way too often. What I hear in this phrase is “I’m sorry to bother you”, “Please give me just a minute”, “I’m scared to interrupt you”. It breaks my heart. You know why? Because I’m responsible for it. There is a reason I […]
I love today’s post from Anne. This is a subject that she and I easily connect on and could talk for hours about. In the short time that she has been on staff with us I have already witnessed her passion for partnership in ministry! pantyhose and elevators and my own skin. those are three […]
This week while I’m on vacation I thought I would introduce you to some of the great chicks that I am honored to work with. Leading us off is Eve Annunziato, Cross Point’s Family Ministries Program Director. Eve is a fire-cracker of a leader and a dear friend. Please welcome her and be sure to […]
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk in the knowledge that you are never alone..” . Heidi shared this quote on her blog yesterday and it got me thinking… . What are the characteristics displayed by a woman of influence? . […]
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