Most leaders spend a lot of time talking. It comes with the territory. We are constantly casting vision, encouraging, instructing, negotiating, selling, rallying the troops and even having difficult conversations. Verbal and written communication are primary leadership skills. However, there are two words which are extraordinarily difficult for leaders to say but vitally important to […]
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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of July 21st
Successful leaders do not avoid problems. They proactively engage the issues facing them and find solutions. If you are having trouble getting up the courage to address your challenges or finding solutions to them, this week’s top posts are for you. The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of July 21st: […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of July 14th
Forgiveness and mending fences. Whether it is in the home, church or workplace, the ability to show grace is critical to building productive, long-lasting relationships. If you struggle in this area, then this week’s top leadership posts will help you. Also, if you haven’t signed up for the FREE July 22nd webinar How To Grow A […]
13 Practices Of Intimidating Leaders
Does everyone walk around on eggshells when it comes to your company’s leadership? Do you feel stressed out when you see your supervisor’s caller id on your phone? Does the person you report to have a temper and often shuts down collaboration during meetings with the force of their personality? Do you and your teammates […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of June 9th
Leaders understand the power and value of relationships. They know you can accomplish far more with others than you can simply by yourself. However, the people you lead not only have to be able to help you, they must want to. Relationships are the tracks in which good leadership travels. If you want to improve […]
5 Reasons Pastors Should Get Passionate About Families
Carey Nieuwhof isone of Christianity’s greatest leaders. In addition to being Senior Pastor of Connexus Community Church and member of the Orange team, he writes the best Christian blog I know of. In preparation for the upcoming Orange Conference this is the third post I asked him to write on Christian leadership. His thoughts are below and this […]
91 Leadership Quotes On Shaping The Next Generation
Earlier today I had the privilege of attending the Shaping The Next Generation Conference in Atlanta, GA. Put on by Family Life Ministries and host by Ernie Johnson, Jr., this event featured my pastor Dr. Crawford Loritts of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, GA. He was joined by his two sons, Bryan Loritts, Senior Pastor […]
5 Ways Christian Leaders Should Respond To Enemies And Critics
One of the worst days of my life as a young leader and human being was when I faced the harsh reality that not everyone liked me. I remember every detail about that moment. Being blindsided by the criticism hurt me deeply and quite frankly, still does to this day when I hear similar things. […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of June 3rd
The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I read the week of June 3rd. There is something here for everyone – humor, marriage, relationships, profiles of some of today’s best business thinkers, and both inspiring and difficult posts about Southern Baptist churches. Take time to read each one and tell me your thoughts. Is […]
8 Practices Of Highly Disliked Leaders
Leaders often struggle with the issue of whether being liked by their direct reports is important or not. I personally believe it is because those on your team not only have to be ABLE to help you, they must also WANT to help you for your organization to thrive. Otherwise, they will do the bare minimum necessary causing your leadership to be short-lived. Recently, […]
What I Learned Sitting Beside A Muslim On An Airplane For Two Hours
This past week I was flying to Houston, TX. Normally when I fly I just like to read or catch up on work. I rarely if ever speak to who I am sitting next to. I really don’t know why. I just don’t. My plan for this flight was to be no different. As we taxied […]
14 Leadership Lessons Pastors And Church Leaders Can Learn From The Most Creative People In Business
In their June 2012 edition, Fast Company magazine identifies their Top 100 Most Creative People In Business. The following are thoughts and insights from many of those listed. They are making me re-think certain aspects of local church leadership. I would be interested in hearing from pastors and church leaders on the application of these ideas. Motivation […]