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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The Leadership of Letting Go

In less than 12 hours I fly out of the country on a ten day trip.  And rather than being excited about getting away with my husband for a much needed vacation, I’m freakishly trying to make sure I’ve crossed all my t’s and dotted all my i’s.  I’m sure the staff are about fed […]

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Feeling Responsible

“Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that.  Don’t be impressed with yourself.  Don’t compare yourself with others.  Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.” Galatians 6:4-5 (The Message) I don’t know […]

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Others May, You Can Not

My mom used to say this phrase to me often as a kid and especially as a teenager: “Others May, You Can Not” Needless to say this used to frustrate me A LOT because it was usually in relation to something that I wanted to do, something that most of my friends got to do […]

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