In his iconic book The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership John Maxwell wrote about The Law Of The Inner Circle which states those closest to the leader determine the success of the leader. Successful leaders understand you have to get the right people around you. You have to learn how to hire well. One mistake I […]
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How To Calculate The True Cost Of Hiring An Employee
For many churches and businesses, their number one expense is their staff. Even if you don’t offer benefits or paid vacation, there are a number of other expenses associated with hiring employees. Some of these costs include Social Security Tax, Medicare Tax, Federal Unemployment Tax, State Unemployment Tax, Workers Compensation Insurance, etc. Add these to […]
35 Leadership Lessons From Pastor Johnny Hunt’s 30th Anniversary At First Baptist Woodstock
https://vimeo.com/189216379 My hometown of Woodstock, GA is a better place to live because Dr. Johnny Hunt has been the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock (FBCW) for the last 30 years. He has been our city’s most recognizable person for a generation. Pastor Johnny is also Woodstock’s most influential person because he has stewarded […]
24 Quotes On Faith And Leadership From Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw will be the starting pitcher in tonight’s Game 6 of the Los Angles Dodgers – Chicago Cubs National League Championship Series. The following is his resume” 3-time Cy Young Award winner 2014 NL Most Valuable Player six-time All-Star two-time NL leader in most wins four-time NL leader in ERA three-time NL strikeout leader […]
How I Lost 25 Lbs. In 3 Months
The toughest person you will ever lead is yourself. Self-leadership is the greatest skill anyone can ever develop. This is my story. On May 8th I visited our family doctor for my yearly physical. This particular visit had special meaning as I turned 50 years old earlier this year. I never look forward to these […]
8 Hurdles All Leaders Must Face And Conquer
This is the third post in our June series looking at the practices of Apex Leaders, those who are the very best at what they do. Just in case you missed the first two articles, click the following: 12 Tips On How The Most Successful Leaders Deal With Failure featuring the world’s top surfer Nic Lamb […]
10 Things Which Separate The Very Best Leaders From Others
There are many great leaders in the world. These leaders are making a tremendous impact in the world and in the lives of others. But there are a handful of leaders who rise above the rest. These individuals are remarkable, lasting, even transcendent. But what makes them so? What are the things which separate the […]
The Wit And Wisdom Of Andy Stanley, Carey Nieuwhof And Other Orange Conference Speakers
The one conference I recommend to pastors and church leaders above all others is the ReThink Leadership event this April 27th and 28th in Atlanta, GA. Led by Carey Nieuwhof, ReThink is part of the the three-day Orange Conference held the 27th through the 29th. Click HERE or on the image above to sign up. These three days better […]
12 Steps To Making The Dreams Of Others Come True
As a leader, your success should be found in the success of others. This is the essence of servant leadership. Nehemiah was a famous Old Testament leader. He is often commended, and rightfully so, for his vision, commitment, strategy and people skills needed to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. However, there is an individual who […]
My Prayer For You In 2016
My prayer for the readers of this site is you dream BIG dreams in 2016 and then see those dreams realized. When it comes to Christian leaders who dream BIG, I think of Bryan Miles, who along with his wife Shannon Miles co-owns MAG Bookkeeping. One of the things which helps Bryan and Shannon is they […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 14th
When I first began attending church in 1978 as an angry 12-year-old from a broken home, I knew the people at Acworth United Methodist Church had something I wanted. And I wanted it to the innermost core of my being. I eventually came to understand why the local church, as Bill Hybels says, is the […]
Catalyst ’15 – 34 Leadership Quotes From Trip Lee
As a member of the Catalyst Blog Team and INJOY Stewardship Solutions, I will be bringing you live updates from the much anticipated Catalyst Conference in Atlanta, GA. The theme for this year’s conference is Awaken The Wonder. The afternoon’s first speaker was pastor, author and rapper Trip Lee. The following are 34 Leadership Quotes and Lessons from his […]