Leaders face a constant struggle of prioritizing activity over accomplishment. There are moments in the life of every church, business, sports team, and non-profit which matter more than others. These are the defining times when investments, critical decisions, advancements, and personnel decisions are made. It is during these crucial times that leadership must rise to […]
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11 Signs When A Leader Is In Trouble
I have been there – a leader in trouble. Chances are so have most leaders. The question is are there warning signs that if recognized early enough would allow you to make adjustments to regain lost momentum? The answer is “Yes!” In the September 16th edition of Sports Illustrated Andy Staples profiles two leaders in […]
9 Reasons Good Teams Suddenly Perform Badly
Why do good teams go bad? The toughest conversations leaders sometimes must have is determining why their good team’s goals and objectives are now going unmet and how to reverse negative momentum. These organizations have pride and once accomplished great things. But no longer. In today’s USA Today, writer Ted Berg looks at four major […]
10 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders Who Are Champions
Leaders work very hard and sacrifice much for the success of others. Few things are then as satisfying as reaching your full potential in context of a championship team. Leaders are also continual learners. In the July 1st edition of Sports Illustrated, the 2013 NHL Champion Chicago Blackhawks were profiled. Special attention was paid to […]
15 Practices Of Successful Leaders Who Excel Under Pressure
As a leader are you currently feeling overwhelming pressure? Have life’s demands become too much for you to handle? Are you constantly looking for solutions or even temporary relief from the issues you face? These feelings are a periodic reality in the life of a leader. No one is immune. The two most exciting words […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 4th
The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 4th. They fall into two categories – Incredibly Emotional and Incredibly Practical. Do not miss these 10 posts. My Interview With 2 Women About Their Choice To Have An Abortion by Paul Alexander Five Commandments For The Media Savvy Pastor by Phil Cooke […]
10 Habits Of Top Championship Performers
Next week begins the NCAA Basketball Tournament otherwise known as March Madness. If there is one thing we are reminded of each March, it is that the best leaders perform at the highest levels on the biggest stages. In the March 6th edition of Sports Illustrated, the Top 10 performers in the tournament’s history are […]
7 Leadership Lessons From The Miami Heat Harlem Shake Video
http://youtu.be/Ir2TdfSwH8g With over 12 million hits and counting, the Harlem Shake video produced by the Miami Heat has officially gone viral. While this is a fun 56 seconds, there are seven important leadership lessons we can all take from this display. Leaders Engage Culture – Leaders, especially Christian leaders, do not hide from culture. They […]
5 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders Who Can Handle Pressure
No leader is perfect. With that in mind, I am going to be real transparent. I do not handle pressure well. It shows up on my face. I get short with people. My relational intelligence decreases. I often become insecure. Granted, my productivity also increases but is it worth it? I need to improve in […]
FREE Ebook – Pastors, Christian Leaders, And Football: 13 Stories From The 2012 Season To Inspire And Equip You
Most leaders I have had the privilege of interacting with love sports, particularly football. As a result, I have been hoping for some time to create a resource that would accomplish several things: Combine my love for Christian leaders and my love of sports. Give Christian leaders a fun resource tied to sports that will better equip […]
13 Practices Of Highly Successful New Leaders
Are you new in your leadership? Are you trying to figure out what to do first? Where to begin? You have big dreams but you lack experience. Maybe you have just put some new leaders in place in your organization who you want to be highly successful. Is there a blueprint that leaders, especially those new […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 4th
The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 4th. What makes this list interesting is how many of them deal with leadership issues at the highest level. This is as strong a list I have put together. I would love to hear your thoughts on the articles below. What […]