Leadership paradigms are dramatically changing, especially at the church level.  These changes are causing me to look at leadership differently. Some of the things that are shaping my thoughts come from the June 2011 edition of Fast Company magazine which features their list of the Top 100 Most Creative People In Business. The following are quotes and leadership principles I […]
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The Leadership of Dirk Nowitski: 11 Quotes and Principles All Leaders Can Learn From
The Dallas Mavericks are one win away from the NBA championship. They are an interesting team from a leadership perspective. Jason Kidd is commonly seen as the team’s leader. Tyson Chandler is viewed as its emotional heartbeat. But Dirk Nowitski is clearly the team’s best player and MVP. He is a great leader as well. Dirk is not the classic […]
3 Tips To Developing NextGen Talent
Do you find it difficult to lead young talent? This generation certainly thinks, acts, and approaches life differently than we did just 10 years ago. This often poses problems for those in leadership. However, we know that this generation has amazing energy, vision, passion, and creativity. So how do we harness this amazing potential into our teams and organizations in […]
What Your Team Needs You As A Leader To Give Them
“I have complexity. I need simplicity.” I heard a leader say today. Life can become very complicated. We are constantly bombarded with information. Technology is changing at a pace that very few can keep up with. Relationships are always challenging. I struggle with balancing work, parenting, being a husband, recreation, responsibilities, church life, aging parents, […]
12 Quotes And Church Growth Lessons From Alison Levine Who Climbed Mount Everest
Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts unexpectedly missed Friday’s Chick-Fil-A Leadercast. However, Alison Levine filled in and gave some incredible leadership insights. Levine has scaled the highest peak on every continent and also skied to both the North and South Poles. In 2002, she led the first ever women’s expedition of Mount Everest. If anyone can […]
50 John Maxwell, Seth Godin, and Dave Ramsey Leadership Quotes From The Chick-Fil-A Leadercast
There was some incredible leadership teaching at today’s Chick-Fil-A Leadercast. The following are the top 50 quotes. More to come later. John Maxwell “If you increase your influence, you increase your leadership.” “Leadership is not a noun. It’s a verb. It’s active. It’s movement.” “It’s tough being in the people business when people don’t like you.” […]
Everything You Need To Know About Cam Newton And Leadership
Congratulations to Cam Newton on being selected by the Carolina Panthers as the top pick of this year’s NFL Draft. The following are a series of blog posts written about Newton and his leadership over the past year. Each has been widely read and will be a valuable resource for you. Enjoy! 10 Leadership Quotes From […]
23 Leadership Quotes From Tim Tebow
This morning on Atlanta’s 790 The Zone, Chris Domino and Nick Cellini interviewed Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow. Tebow discussed a wide range of topics including Urban Meyer, the revenge game against the Georgia Bulldogs, the NFL Draft, and his work with children. The following are the leadership quotes from this sports icon. “You’ve made us more proud than if you […]
The Most Important Ingredient In Regaining Lost Momentum
Have you ever had a really bad day? A bad week? A bad month? Even a bad year? There was once a time when I was having one misfortune after another in every area of my life. It seemed like my personal losing streak would go on forever. The tipping point came one morning at a local QT gas station.  As […]
6 Things That Can Make 2011 The Best Year Of Your Life
Are you sick of mediocrity? Are you tired of just getting by? Are you to the point of screaming “I’m better than this!” If so, I want to introduce you to Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista. Prior to 2010, Bautista had never had more than 16 home runs in a season. Last year, he hit 54. […]
Momentum Is Not Self-Sustaining: 6 Things Needed To Keep It Going
There are many posts on the web addressing the issue of how to generate or regain lost momentum. However, I have never read on post on maintaining positive momentum. We need to address that issue. Momentum is not self-sustaining. It must be continually fed and cultivated, but with what? In the February 25th issue of […]
12 Steps To Becoming A Leadership Genius
Genius is making the complicated simple, not the simple complicated. Not convinced? Check out the Google homepage! If you are like me, my default mode is to always have 7 Steps, 21 Lessons, or 10 Keys to do anything. There has to be a formula, a method, a system that I can apply. And if […]