Genius is making the complicated simple, not the simple complicated. Therefore, in an effort to make you a better leader, I want to simplify the process by looking at one industry’s top executive leaders and learning from his life. John Elway, general manager of the 2016 Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, was a legendary Hall of […]
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The Top 30 Christian Leaders You Should Follow On Twitter And 9 More Top Read Posts From July 2016
The readers of this site have made it clear what they want to read. You want posts on church ministry and Top 10 Most Read Posts of the Week. This is evidenced by many months of recording your most read posts of the month. These posts save your time by aggravating material and point you […]
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“Depending on what you read, 84% of all American churches are plateaued or declining. When you get a chance to talk to one of the 16%, you should probably listen.” – Brian Dodd Today I was speaking with a committee chair from a church in Kentucky. After recapping our conversation, he said, “You are a […]
A Warning To The Smartest Person In The Room
So you are the smartest person in the room. You know who you are. We all know who you are. Take pride in that. You have worked hard. You are intuitive and insightful. But be careful. The smartest person in the room always falls into one of two categories – the ones we like and […]
10 Prices You Must Be Willing To Pay To Be A Great Leader
Everyone wants the perks that come with being a great leader. They want the compensation, bonuses, corner office, nice vacations, expense accounts, prime parking spots, first-class flights and fine accommodations. Everyone wants these perks. But only a select few are willing to pay the price needed to receive the perks that come with great leadership. […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of July 25th
Connecting with people seems harder than ever before. Whether it is public speaking, one-on-one, written or even online communications, building bridges with others takes increasing amounts of effort and intentionality. We simply live in a world which is driving people towards isolation. This is why this week’s Top 10 list will be of such value […]
12 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Jason Bourne
https://youtu.be/HOQh9KwJqwg There were two movies this summer I could not wait to see. One was Captain America: Civil War which did not disappointment. The second was Matt Damon reprising his signature role in the movie Jason Bourne. This film exceeded all expectations as well. The fourth, OK fifth, installment in the franchise if you count The Bourne […]
8 Lessons For Pastors And Church Leaders On Crafting Mission And Core Values
https://player.vimeo.com/video/111143623 One of the most important leadership responsibilities pastors and church leaders have is crafting an effective mission statement and establishing core values for their church. If you are currently going through this process, I want to provide you a template to guide your discussions. Founded by owners CEO Bryan and Shannon Miles and led by […]
15 Habits Of Church Staff Who Get Fired
Recently, I was speaking with a church staff member who was lamenting mistakes he had made as leader. These mistakes caused him to lose tremendous amounts of influence with the pastor, fellow staff, and key volunteer leaders within the church. Ultimately, he lost his job. There was no moral failure. No financial impropriety. Just plain […]
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New Free Ebook 1269 Leadership Quotes: Timeless Truths From 2016’s Top Christian Conferences
Welcome to my latest e-resource 1269 Leadership Quotes: Timeless Truths From 2016’s Top Christian Leadership Conferences. In a continual effort to resource pastors and church leaders, few things are as valuable as quotes from leadership conferences. Click HERE or on the image above to subscribe to this site and receive your complimentary copy. Comments I frequently hear […]
12 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Olympians Simone Biles And Usain Bolt
On August 5th, the 2016 Summer Olympic Games will begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While there will be much coverage, the world will likely be watching three athletes – Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles. These are three Apex Leaders, the best in the world at what they do. I profiled Phelps prior to the […]