1269 Leadership Quotes
The best leaders are humble, especially pastors. This means pastors can learn from a variety of sources and individuals. One of the places I learn the most from is the world of athletics. Athletics requires teamwork, sacrifice, overcoming adversity, practice, preparation, responding to coaching, constant evaluation and all the results are measurable. Sports is a […]
Successful leaders focus on things unsuccessful leaders do not. They are always growing, always thinking, always experimenting, always reading and always trying to get better. This is because we know what made us successful today will not keep us successful tomorrow. Today I was reading some old articles I accumulated and wanted to pass along […]
http://youtu.be/Jdk04xbA87I The world is crying out for inspiration and hope. They are begging for it. And this past Sunday we were given a vivid picture of what an inspirational leader looks like. After defeating the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in a classic overtime victory, an emotionally-spent Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was interviewed by Fox’s […]
http://youtu.be/2GGjPVyAbtQ There are perks to leadership but there is also a price to leadership. And that price is steep. There is pain, sacrifice, disappointment, sweat, hard work, time, obstacles and financial responsibilities. But what all successful leaders know is the price is more than worth it. I was reminded of this fact after watching the […]
As expected, Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota won the 2014 Heisman Trophy this evening as college football’s top player. Marcus represents all that is right about collegiate athletics. The following are 16 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy Winner Marcus Mariota which also includes other leadership quotes from the show’s broadcast: The quarterback is the […]
There comes a time when every leader must face and overcome their “greatest challenge.” Before I go any farther with the “greatest challenge” theme, I must put a disclaimer in this post acknowledging a person’s greatest challenge is their need to overcome sin and death. This is only done through Jesus Christ. With that said, […]
Smart leaders know building a great team is critical to their success. Teams allow you to multiply your influence and accomplish more than you ever could by yourself. So the question begs, how do you build a great team? Are there qualities you should look for in those you wish to add to your organization? […]
http://youtu.be/KTSFMv-OdG8 Today, Wisconsin Badger running back Melvin Gordon rushed for a FBS record 408 yards against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Gordon’s performance placed him as the leading candidate to win this year’s Heisman Trophy. See the video above for a 5 touchdown performance earlier this year against Bowling Green. As we look at previous interviews and […]
Jim Collins shocked the leadership world in his book Built To Last by introducing the concept that charismatic leaders are vastly over-rated and often something to recover from. In short, sustainable churches and organizations cannot be personality driven. I have thought a lot about this leadership principle lately. The most compelling segment on sports radio […]
As a leader, are you tired? Do you feel defeated? Beaten down? Do you feel under the weight of the leadership challenge? Are you facing discouragement or depression. Does it feel like you are out of options? If so, I have a gift for you. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets team chaplain Derrick Moore gives as […]
Many people reading this post want to improve the quality and effectiveness of their church, team or organization. But where do you begin? The USA Today’s September 24th review of the new ABC show How To Get Away with Murder gives us some insight into the first step leaders should take. Writer Robert Blanco observed, “The […]
John Maxwell famously said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” So what happens when you have immature individuals in key areas of leadership? Because of the off-the-field behavior of Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jameis Winston, the defending national champion Florida State Seminoles are currently dealing this very issue. The team has become a real-life case […]
