Having young leaders in your church or organization gives you a hope and chance at a productive future. Young leaders bring energy, enthusiasm and new ideas. But they must be developed because they do not arrive as finished products. I recently completed the new book The QB: The Making Of Modern Quarterbacks by Bruce Feldman. […]
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The Top 15 Books Christian Leaders Should Read In 2015
With the Thanksgiving and holiday shopping season set to begin this week, I wanted to provide you this resource to help you find the perfect gifts for the Christian leaders in your life. These books have had a significant impact in my leadership and I know they would help encourage and equip you as well. […]
30 Extreme Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Alison Levine’s Book On The Edge
Are you experiencing extreme leadership challenges? If so, you will want to get to know Alison Levine. Alison has climbed the highest peak on each continent and served as team captain of the very first American Women’s Everest Expedition. In addition, she has skied to both the North and South Poles. See her incredible Ted […]
30 Remarkable Leadership Lessons
Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “Nothing is so common-place as to wish to be remarkable.” Are you the type of leader whose impact is so significant someone “remarks” about you? If so, you have, by definition, become a remarkable leader. Recently, I finished the book Remarkable written by Dr. Randy Ross and David Salyers. David is currently […]
20 Quotes On Leadership And Creativity From Creativity, Inc: The Best Book I’ve Read In 2014
Ed Catmull’s book Creativity, Inc is the greatest book on creativity and one of the top three on leadership I have ever read. Written by the President of Pixar Animation and Disney Animation, it is a classic which should be on every reader’s bookshelf. You can order a copy HERE or on the image provided. […]
25 Leadership Lessons For Parents
Michael Lukaszewski and I are great friends. Prior to rejoining the Injoy Stewardship Solutions team (more on that next week) we worked together for the last year at The Rocket Company. He has just authored an amazing parenting book entitled “No Matter What: 10 Lessons From A Father“. I cannot recommend this book enough. You […]
30 Leadership Quotes On Becoming Successful From The Book Outliers
I have just finished Malcolm Gladwell’s masterpiece Outliers: The Story Of Success. The definition of an outlier is something or someone that is situated away from or classed differently from a main or related body. In other words, outliers are the top performers in their area of discipline. They are different and more successful than […]
Little Know Fact About The Relationship Between Dr. Billy Graham And Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
The following is an excerpt from my book 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader regarding the relationship between legendary leaders Dr. Billy Graham and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: “When you learn to look at others in the right way – with positive expectations and eager desire for their success – the impact can […]
7 Truths About How Great Leaders Relate To People
This weekend I have the wonderful opportunity to invest in the leaders of Sixes United Methodist Church in Canton, GA. Led by Senior Pastor Dr. Joe McKechnie, this growing church is making a real difference in the lives of people in North Atlanta. I cannot wait for my time there. One of the sessions I […]
8 Lessons I Learned From Being Attacked By The Liberal Media
“Attacked” is such a strong word. I use this term only because it is what most people use in cases like this. A much better term would be “mentioned”. I was not attacked. Today I was mentioned in an article by the liberal site Salon.com. Salon is described by Wikipedia as “a left-wing news aggregation website…It focuses […]
35 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Andy Stanley’s Book 7 Practices Of Effective Ministry
One of my favorite books is 7 Practices Of Effective Ministry. Co-authored by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones, this book has greatly impacted my views related to ministry, leadership and systems. Therefore, I want to pass along many of the key learnings to you. To order this incredible book, click here or on […]
30 Leadership Quotes From Malcolm Gladwell’s Book David And Goliath
This past weekend I completed Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book David And Goliath. Gladwell gives us a different perspective into how our “weaknesses” and “shortcomings” may actually be our greatest strength. I cannot recommend this book enough. It is a masterpiece and should be on the reading list all leaders. You can order your copy by […]