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
1 Super Simple Tip That’ll Help You Get The Most Important Things Done
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Qg0e4mwsE Came across this great video recently about how Bill Hybels manages his time. It's such a simple, yet powerful principle. I've just started implementing it into my routine. It's already helped me be more energized and focused on what matters most. Click here if the video doesn't show in your feed. How do you … Continue reading 1 Super Simple Tip That’ll Help You Get The Most Important Things Done
One HUGE Principle That Will Make or Break Your Team
A few weeks ago our lead pastor, Tom Mercer, did a great lesson for our staff on one HUGE principle that will make or break our team: Conversations. What we talk about and how we talk about what we talk about can build our team up, or tear it down. Here are the highlights from … Continue reading One HUGE Principle That Will Make or Break Your Team
How to Keep Your Team From Checking-Out
Every leader wants to keep their team engaged, but it doesn't always happen quite the way we'd like. Sometimes there are things out of our control like health issues or tensions at home that keep people on your team disengaged. Other times it's more obvious like laziness or a bad fit. Regardless of what it … Continue reading How to Keep Your Team From Checking-Out
How to tell someone no without feeling (or sounding) like a jerk
Last week I got an email for something I knew my response had to be a no. As someone who really likes to be liked I always dread these kind of situations. Sure I've written posts on why you should say no. I've also written on why you can't make everybody happy and how that … Continue reading How to tell someone no without feeling (or sounding) like a jerk
Jeff McClung 