"Let us test and examine our ways..." - Lamentations 3:40 (AMP) This time of year is great for reflecting on last year and dreaming and planning for the year ahead. Socrates once said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." We must make time to reflect on the past in order to prepare for … Continue reading 6 Questions to Evaluate Last Year and Start This Year Right
5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader
Being the youngest person in the room can be hard. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows exactly what they're doing while you're filled with doubt and insecurity on the inside. I remember when I first started out as a leader. I was at a networking lunch with several leaders from various organizations. I was nervous and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Gain Influence as a Young Leader
8 Best Practices For Life and Ministry
Several years ago I remember reading a book by John Maxwell about the importance of a leader's habits and personal development. One particular line caught my attention, and still resonates with me today: "Leaders develop daily, not in a day." The same thing that's true of great leaders is also true of a great … Continue reading 8 Best Practices For Life and Ministry
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
Ever been in a situation that you didn't know how to move forward in? Maybe it was a relationship that you weren't sure you should be in anymore or a deal you weren't sure you were supposed to make. Maybe someone asked you a question you didn't know the answer to or called you out … Continue reading What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
7 Characteristics of A Leadable Leader
Last week our executive pastor gave our staff a great talk about being a leader who is leadable from the story of the faith of the centurion. Here are 7 characteristics he gives of a leadable leader: 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. 2 … Continue reading 7 Characteristics of A Leadable Leader
3 Things Every Team Needs From Their Leader
As a leader it's so easy for me to focus on what I need from my team that I sometimes forget what my team needs from me. This isn't an exhaustive list but here are 3 things I think every team needs from their leader: Vision It's the job of every leader to set the … Continue reading 3 Things Every Team Needs From Their Leader
