http://www.flickr.com/photos/42456408@N07/4939442939/ "If only..." may be the two most dangerous words in a leader's vocabulary. Let me explain: Right now I am using the Blended Plan on YouVersion.com for my daily Bible reading. Last Sunday I came across some verses that I'm sure I've read/skimmed over dozens of times but never really took note of before: … Continue reading The 2 Most Dangerous Words in a Leader’s Vocabulary
1 Simple Action That Will Help You Avoid Up To 80% of Your Mistakes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dn/2618749972/ Well, maybe not 80%, but it'll help you avoid a lot more of them. If you follow me on twitter you may have seen me tweet this last week: Handed out books for my #KidMin team to read together only to find out that they already read it with another leader. Doh! #leadershipfail I … Continue reading 1 Simple Action That Will Help You Avoid Up To 80% of Your Mistakes
2 Mentors Every Leader Needs
Every leader needs advice from time to time. Maybe it's about a new initiative you're wanting to start at work. Maybe you're looking to move to a whole different kind of work. Or maybe you're wanting to have a better relationship with your family. The advice of someone who has already done what you're wanting … Continue reading 2 Mentors Every Leader Needs
Why You Can’t Make Everybody Happy (and Why You Shouldn’t Even Try)
One of the most important things my dad taught me is that failure is trying to please everyone. As a recovering people-pleaser it's become my mantra. It's a great line I think sums up an important truth: If Jesus, who has that whole God-Thing going on for Him, can't make everybody happy then why in the … Continue reading Why You Can’t Make Everybody Happy (and Why You Shouldn’t Even Try)
Writing a Plan that Your Boss will Back
http://www.flickr.com/photos/benheine/4770218308/ Knowing how to write a good proposal is a must-have skill for every leader. It doesn't matter whether or not you work in a church, run your own business, or are a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. The odds are good that if you have an idea that you need to get buy-in … Continue reading Writing a Plan that Your Boss will Back
Building a Legacy Worth Leaving Behind
I was reminded about the importance of legacy the other day when I came across this verse in my quiet time: "The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors." - Nehemiah 3:5 (NIV) Two thoughts came to mind when … Continue reading Building a Legacy Worth Leaving Behind
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