“No one ever built a statue to a committee.” – Roger Stone I help leaders make decisions every day. Unfortunately, many organizations fail to operate at peak efficiency because of how they make, or refuse to make, decisions. One of my primary responsibilities for INJOY Stewardship Solutions is identifying opportunity and timing for churches needing […]
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5 Abilities Adaptable and Flexible Leaders Have that Rigid Leaders Don’t
Runaway Zebras I suspect anyone reading this article is just like I am – they dislike driving delays. Heavy traffic, road work, and hazards are simply massive inconveniences. After all, we got places to go and people to see. But on Sunday, April 28th, the people driving on I-90 near the North Bend exit in […]
3 Leadership Lessons From Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Soccer’s Fastest Rising Star
This past Sunday at the 90:29 mark, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham continued his ascent as soccer’s fastest rising star by scoring a game-stoppage goal against Barcelona to give Madrid its 36th La Liga title. In addition to this game-winner, Bellingham had a record-breaking 14 goals in his first 15 team appearances. This level of performance […]
13 Characteristics Of Winning Cultures
Recently appointed Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris addressed the team on first day of its off-season program. You can see his speech above. After introducing some of the team’s assistant coaches, he then gave his vision for the organization. In doing so, Coach Morris laid out clear expectations for the organization, coaches, and […]
3 Things You Must Do as a Leader to Help the People in Your Organization Succeed
If you do it long enough, spotting a leader can become easy. These individuals make things happen and already have people they influence. But developing a leader into someone can mobilize people and resources to advance an organization’s mission and vision is another story. For that matter, developing anyone in your organization so they can […]
4 Difficult Leadership Lessons From Miami Beach’s Spring Break Issues
Spring Break Issues Miami Beach’s spring break activities have become unmanageable and completely disruptive to the local population. However, according to this article, the solution to the chaos has competing viewpoints and is definitely up for discussion. There is one thing which everyone can agree upon – things need to change so that the community, […]
10 Necessary Skills Of Today’s Innovative Leaders
The older I get the more I understand and appreciate the importance of stability. But I also know with the how fast the world is changing and the constant need for innovation. If you are unable to continually innovate, you will soon become obsolete. When studying innovative organizations many people default to science or technology. […]
The 2 Greatest Indicators of Future Performance
It is true that the greatest indicator of future performance is past performance. But there is also a second indicator of future performance On Sunday, January 7th, Liverpool defeated Arsenal by the score of 2-0. Afterwards Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez was discussed in this article from The Athletic. What was written about his performance caught my […]
8 Characteristics Of A Winning Culture
“Culture can be defined in eleven words – This is who we are and this is what we do.” – Seth Godin The fundamental role of a leader is to cultivate a winning culture. Success hinges on the ability to institute a comprehensive code of conduct and behavior that resonates throughout the organization. A prime […]
5 Questions Leaders Should Be Asking Heading Into December
The following are five questions leaders should be asking heading into December: Permanent Information vs. Expiring Information On pages 182-183 in his new book Same As Ever: A Guide To What Never Changes, Morgan Housel discusses the difference between Permanent Information and Expiring Information. Permanent Information are things you will care about one, two, five […]
7 Things You or Your Organization Need to Get a Miracle – Lessons from the 2023 Iron Bowl “Gravedigger” Play
You cannot plan for a miracle but you can prepare for one. If you or your organization needs a miracle, the November 25, 2023 Iron Bowl matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers gave us a template on how to potentially receive one. Let me paint the picture. Trailing 24-20, Alabama had driven […]
3 Lessons On Making Teammates Successful from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah
Today, midfielder Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the tying goal in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City (see above). However, Alexander-Arnold’s distinctive brilliance lies in his ability to assist others in achieving success, particularly his teammate Mo Salah. In this article from The Athletic, he said, “I have an understanding of where and how he wants the ball. […]