Leading with empathy is something every leader should do. It not only endears you to your employees but it forms stronger connections between you, employees, suppliers, and more.
If we’re not careful, another hierarchy of callings can slip into our thinking—one that elevates the work of Christians most clearly “changing the world” above the work of those of us who are simply sustaining and serving it.
Isolation is only one of the many dangers of being involuntarily out of work. Many times, though, that isolation inhibits the ability of the person out of work from describing the emotions they’re experiencing. The result is often a deeper alienation, and even a resentment towards those closest to us.
A few years ago I attended the funeral of a dear friend whose words back in 1969 changed the direction of my life and ministry.
If you’re like me you have had to experience surprise moments that were unsettling and drove you into fear mode. Recently I’ve been on a quest to fight back against this.
Every leader should be clear on his or her true-north values. Such values aren’t the essential values every believer should embrace like keeping the 10 commandments, obeying the golden rule, or living out Jesus’ great command and great commission.
Are you following through? If so, good for you! That places you within a very small club of people who make “it” happen. To stay in it this far, you probably (knowingly or not) did certain things differently than those who haven’t followed through.
While no numerical formula is perfect, I suggest church leaders look at this simple way of evaluating their churches’ growth or lack thereof.
Richard Blackaby reviews "Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead," by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder.
As leaders in our homes, communities, organizations, or church, we must work to keep the flow of reconciliation going.
What does it look like practically to work in ways that are not self-seeking? There are infinite answers to that question. Here are just three.
The next time you are tempted to depreciate your work, regroup and celebrate your sacred calling!
One of the most important functions of effective leadership is to master the power of perspective.
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty with new technology. Play with it, explore it, and learn how to adapt it to your organization.
We often compare ourselves and what we have with those who have more. As a result, we miss the best God has for us because we fail to appreciate the blessings we already have.
Most leaders struggle with getting it all done. Here are three principles that I find to be enormously helpful.
A good question not only makes you think, but how it’s asked and answered alters trajectories and shapes destinies. Good questions help us see what we were blind to before.
When we totter on the precipice of burnout, what can we do? As I’ve faced those times during my ministry, I’ve learned a few ways that have helped me dig out.
Here’s why I think having a good representation of next-generation leaders in your organization is essential.
Pride is difficult to deal with, for so often prideful people can see the problem in others, yet not be able to see within themselves.
