Category: Leadership

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

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

Every month at High Desert Church our staff comes together for an early morning breakfast. After we eat and go over a few announcements our executive pastor, Jack Hamilton, usually does a leadership lesson for us. Last Wednesday he talked about appreciation. Here are the highlights from his talk: 1. Most people tend to be … Continue reading How to Appreciate Others

  I took my first real leadership position back in 2003. The first two years were the toughest for me as I struggled to find my place in the office (mainly because I didn't have an office the first year). Newly married and fresh out of college, I struggled with how to lead well. Thankfully, … Continue reading 6 Ways to Succeed As a Leader

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29465212@N06/4504146274/ I love this visual from Matt Mc Gill's blog a couple of weeks ago: "Love the roster a mom put together… It says, one team, one fight. Perfect." When I saw this it made me think of you. Well, not you specifically because we've probably never met before. It made me think of US: people … Continue reading One Team, One Fight

Gearing up for the fall has been a crazy busy time for me and my team right now. Between getting ready to launch small groups, preparing for Halloween, launching new parenting seminars, and finalizing budgets for next year we are all swamped. Ministry never seems to take a break. There’s busy and then there’s REALLY … Continue reading 3 Ways to Help Your Team Thrive During Busy Seasons