It is the job of leaders to raise the standard. Leaders are supposed to look at something that has gone on a wayward trajectory and get it back on the right track. Leaders are not passive. They address issues. This is the responsibility which comes with leadership. This provides the backdrop for this post. I […]
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10 Books Every Leader Should Read This Fall And The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of October 2018
October was another incredible month for this site!!! It is so humbling to see the ever-growing tribe of leaders who gather here on a daily basis to learn and grow in their leadership. I cannot wait for November to get started! But before moving into the future, let’s take a moment and look back at […]
The 3 Reasons Why I (And The Church) Knew I Wasn’t A Good Fit For Their Pastoral Job Opening
A while back I took part in a what has become my most favorite pastoral job interview ever… and I didn’t get the job. Yeah, you read that right. The interview lasted all of thirty minutes when one of the two people conducting the interview looked at me and said: “I just don’t think that […]
22 Signs Of A Great Speech That Sadly Changes No One’s Life
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 […]
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Leaders like smart things – smart books, smart phones, smart conversations, smart people, smart information, and smart programming. This is why ESPN’s NFL Matchup Show is must-watch viewing for me. Hosted by Sal Paolantonio, this program features Greg Cosell and Matt Bowen breaking down game film. For the past several years, there is not a […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 22nd
The following are some posts you may have missed from last week: 10 Things Churches Can Do To Make Angry Teenagers Want To Stand Up And Sing In Services 21 Very Important Things Today’s Leaders Are Thinking And Talking About 2 Things Every Leader Must Do To Effectively Leverage All Your God-Given Talents 521 Conference […]
How To Find A Great Mentor
BELAY Solutions is one of my favorite organizations. Co-founded by Bryan Miles and his wife Shannon, BELAY was recently ranked #1 among small companies in the 2017 Top Company Cultures List Presented by Entrepreneur and CultureIQ. Originally called eaHELP, they expanded the horizons of their Virtual Assistant service model to include MAG Bookkeeping, copywriting services, and web support […]
521 Conference – 107 Leadership Quotes On Redefining Success And Building Healthy Cultures
Today I had the privilege of speaking at and attending the 521 Conference. You can read the notes of my session here. Jesus told the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. In this story, the master gives three servants 5 talents, 2 talents and 1 talent, respectively. He never tells them how to leverage […]
2 Things Every Leader Must Do To Effectively Leverage All Your God-Given Talents
On Tuesday, October 23rd I will be speaking at the 521 Conference in the Boston area. I love the concept of this event. Jesus told the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. In this story, the master gives three servants 5 talents, 2 talents and 1 talent, respectively. He never tells them how to […]
10 Things Churches Can Do To Make Angry Teenagers Want To Stand Up And Sing In Services
This morning at Piedmont Church I literally watched an angry teenager’s heart melt right before my very eyes. Seated in the seat directly in front of me was a teenage young man who was the only person sitting during the three songs which opened our service. He even remained seated during the morning greeting when […]
21 Very Important Things Today’s Leaders Are Thinking And Talking About
Today I am cleaning out a number of my personal files. As I was going back through what I have accumulated over the last year, I found some leadership gold I want to share with you. First, a few things I am thinking about followed by some of today’s more well-known leaders: Today’s Leaders Are […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 15th
Before getting to this week’s Top 10 list, I want to make you aware of an incredible new resource. The Christmas Ad Pack is a professionally designed Facebook ad campaign to increase attendance to your Christmas services. For only $97, this pack includes 30 images, expert strategies, a membership site to access video content on-demand, […]