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8 Practices Of Leaders Who Get Things Done When It Matters Most
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 […]
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 […]