Communication is an essential part of great leadership because every leader must at one time or another stand up and say, “Follow me!” On Monday, September 13th, the University of Southern California fired its head football coach Clay Helton. Immediately afterwards prominent names began to surface about who would be selected to say “Follow me” […]
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 […]
I am currently reading Chuck Swindoll’s incredible book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit from his Great Lives Series. In the chapter entitled “Preaching as Paul Preached”, Swindoll analyzes Paul’s message to the Athenians found in Acts 17. The following are his 4-Part Plan For Powerful Preaching he uncovers in the text as well […]
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, […]
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 […]
Last week, I was unable to attend my home church, Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA, because I went to see a family member’s baptism. However, I heard from multiple sources about the incredible message delivered by Nate Galloway, our pastor to families. If you don’t know Nate Galloway, you should. Nate is a Godly man, […]
A reporter once said of Abraham Lincoln prior to his presidency, “His speaking went to the heart because it came from the heart. I have heard celebrated orators who could start thunders of applause without changing any man’s opinion. Mr. Lincoln’s eloquence was of the higher type, which produced conviction in others because of the […]
