Ever met someone who was loaded with talented and seemed to gel with their peers but couldn't keep a job for very long? They always had "that" boss they just couldn't get along with or "that" spouse that was "holding them back." They always had an excuse for why failure wasn't their fault. The truth … Continue reading #1 Trap of Talented Leaders
3 Questions to Answer Before Casting Vision
Leaders cast vision. Whether it's for your ministry, division, company, or home at some point you will help people see where they are, where they could be, and lay out a map of how to get there. Here are 3 questions everyone wants answers to before they'll get on board: What are we going to … Continue reading 3 Questions to Answer Before Casting Vision
Why Experience Isn’t The Best Teacher
We've all heard "Experience is the best teacher." But I've met a lot of people who've got lots of experience, but still make some pretty dumb choices. Sometimes I'm one of them. If experience isn't the best teacher, then who is? Jaime Escalante. I kid. It's Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society. Kidding again. Experience … Continue reading Why Experience Isn’t The Best Teacher
Be Present
A few weeks ago I did a short post being present with your kids when your with your kids. This video from Catalyst a few years ago is a killer follow-up to why we should be present with our families and the damage that happens when we're not. http://youtu.be/e5y2GKk6sOI Click here if the video doesn't … Continue reading Be Present
Reducing Stress as a Leader and Parent
Right now I've been reading Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood. As the parent of an 18-month-old I've really liked the approach, tips, and stories from the father-son duo who wrote it. It's a good book, even though it sounds like the name of a book of spells Zummi Gummi would use on Gummi … Continue reading Reducing Stress as a Leader and Parent
How to Deliver Criticism
Ever had to give some criticism and it didn't go well? I have. Probably more times than I'd like to share. The truth is if you're in any kind of leadership position, whether you're a manager, a boss, a pastor, or a mom, this has happened to you. But it doesn't always have to be … Continue reading How to Deliver Criticism
