“And Moses said to the people, ‘Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.’ ” – Exodus 14:13-14 (ESV) These […]
Tag Archives | Communication
How Writing Helped Me Over-Prepare And Become A More Effective Speaker
An Important Speech Last week I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker for Metrolina Christian Academy’s athletic kick-off for the 2023-2024 school year. First let me say how impressed I am with athletic director Ronnie Plyler, his coaches, and the parents and student-athletes of this incredible organization. They have created as healthy a […]
7 Steps To Crafting A Motivational Speech Which Changes Lives
Regardless of the size of the audience, many people who first begin giving speeches simply want to do a good job. They want to be engaging, not boring, and quite frankly, just don’t want to embarrass themselves. If you are like me, you were also looking for validation which came from the applause, standing ovations, […]
5 Things We Must Communicate For A Sermon Or Speech To Be Effective
The ability to communicate is an essential quality to develop in every leader’s life. This is because at some point, every leader must stand before their team or a group or people and say, “Follow me!” Your ability to communicate, as well as the level of trust you have built up and your track record […]
15 Facts About The Most Underrated (But Possibly Most Important) Leadership Skill
There is one leadership skill which is the most underrated but possibly most important. Interestingly, I have never heard it discussed at a conference. I have never listened to a podcast focusing on it. And while it is discussed in individual chapters, I have never read a book solely dedicated to this skill. Yet, […]
4 Ways Leaders Can Tell Better Stories
Storytelling is a buzzword tossed around frequently these days, especially in marketing circles. It’s true that telling stories are one of the best ways to stand out among the constant onslaught of content and advertising. But newsflash: not everything is a story. Good leaders know the difference between what is and isn’t a story. They […]
These 12 Words Give Us 20 Leadership Lessons
Leaders are brokers of language. Many are expert communicators. Leaders know words matter. Words inspire people. A single phrase can rally a group of people and make them a team which can accomplish much. Words can also tear people down. Demotivate them. Leaders are smart about the words they use. This week I have […]
16 Habits Of Great Public Speakers
Leadership comes with a microphone. This is because there will come a time in every leader’s life when they must stand up and proclaim, “Follow me!” As a result, every leader needs to always be improving their public speaking skills. The incredible video above teaches us 16 Habits Of Great Public Speakers: Great Public Speakers Are Highly […]
20 Things A Leader Should Never Say
Jeff Henderson often says, “Leadership comes with a microphone.” This is because there comes a time in every leader’s life when they must stand up and say, “Follow me!” Therefore, good communication skills are critical to a leader’s success. Conversely, there are also things leaders can say which results in negative momentum, erodes trust and […]
11 Results Of Leaders Who Poorly Convey Their Message
Leadership comes with a microphone. The ability to effectively communicate your message is critical to your success. More specifically, effective vision casting creates organizational alignment and gives clear direction to your entire team. Without vision, your leadership will never gain traction and your team will then wander aimlessly. In the November 18th edition of USA […]
The Danger Of Communicators Being Concerned With Their Own Image
Shannon Miles is one of the most competent female business leaders in America today. Along with her husband Bryan, they founded MAG Advisory Group (MAG). This organization was just recognized by Inc. Magazine as the 131st fastest growing company in America. MAG is the parent company of the brands eaHELP, a virtual assistant company and MAG Bookkeeping, a virtual bookkeeping […]
Catalyst ’15 – 45 Leadership Quotes From Jeff Henderson
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. Catalyst always begins by conducting a series of Labs on Wednesday for church leaders. The afternoon’s next Lab session was conducted by […]