Have you ever been bullied? Bullying is a huge issue in our society and constantly in the news. This problem has always existed and currently exists in leadership as well. The following are 10 ways to know if you are a bully as a leader. Why am I speaking directly to leaders here? Because the people […]
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37 Lessons On Leaders And Their Friends (Or Lack Thereof)
Is it lonely at the top? For many leaders, absolutely. But it does not have to be this way. Earlier today I attended a monthly coaching session called Lunch With A Leader. This is put on by NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA and their senior pastor Mike Linch. This month Mike taught from 2 Samuel […]
The Type Of Leader I Want To Follow
I work for INJOY Stewardship Solutions. This is an organization who helps churches raise financial resources and create cultures of generosity which allow people to connect with the heart of God. When this happens, buildings get built, debt gets paid off, campuses get launched, relocation happens, ministry gets funded and people get saved. I love […]
What People Will Remember About You And Your Leadership
Recently, I was doing an analysis of my daily agenda. As I was reviewing each day’s activity it was surprising how much I forgot or simply blended into daily white noise. Much of my activities were centered around responsibilities. There were things like writing emails, making calls, developing the team, washing dishes, attending and leading […]
Are You A Trustworthy Leader? 23 Things Your Most Trusted Employees And Leaders Know.
In 2019, I will be embarking on the most aggressive learning project I have ever personally undertaken. As part of this process, I did a deep dive over the weekend on the subject of trust. When you think of trust, telling the truth and doing what you say you are going to do immediately comes […]
10 Things To Do When You Have Lunch With A Well-Known Person
I think everyone has made a list of people they would most like to have lunch with. Recently, I had the opportunity to do so with someone who would be on my To 10 list. Out of respect to this person’s privacy and not to name drop, I will keep their identity a secret but […]
14 Things High Profile Leaders Want In A Friend
https://youtu.be/1CCcheNC1sw Do you wish to become friends and have influence with your pastor, boss, the successful head coach, or perhaps someone with a very large platform? If so, the following story is for you. A July 5, 1991 meeting between two business titans became the catalyst for an enduring friendship which changed the lives of […]
The Best Marriage (And Leadership) Advice I Ever Received
Men, I am about to make your life A LOT better! There is no shortage of leadership advice and suggestions in the world today. In fact, you get a lot from this website. However, when I think of the best leadership advice I ever received, it was related to marriage and being a husband. In […]
My Thoughts On Dropping My Daughter Off At College
A little over 18 years ago a young girl named Anna Dodd arrived into the world. Due to complications during child birth, I held her for the first two hours of her life. The Bible teaches that where words are many, sin abounds. Well, there was probably a lot of sinning going on during those […]
How Much Self-Promotion Should You Be Doing? The Answer May Surprise You!
If you are a regular reader of this site, you know my friend Bryan Miles is one of my favorite leaders. Bryan and his wife Shannon are co-founders of BELAY Solutions – a virtual solutions organization. Recently the team at BELAY wrote an interesting article on the subject of self-promotion. It challenged my thinking and I wanted to […]
Live Blog: 2016 Leadership Summit – 36 Leadership Quotes From Travis Bradberry
In an effort to add value to pastors and church leaders during the next three days, I will be bringing the top leadership quotes and lessons from the incredible faculty at the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day event telecast from Willow Creek Community Church’s campus to hundreds of locations across […]
29 Leadership Lessons From The Shaquille O’Neal – Kobe Bryant Feud
https://youtu.be/WXIB_XVr6VY “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” – John Maxwell This month we are looking at Apex Leaders, the individuals who are at the top of their professions. But what happens when you are the best team with the two Apex Leaders and those individuals do not like each other? What happens when there is […]