Effective leaders know that there are at least 4 often-overlooked disciplines that are essential to well-balanced leadership.
Without vision, there was no way to know which way to head. All I could do was work off the last thing I could see, the vision I remembered. Here's how to renew your vision.
Maybe you have the Great Commission memorized. Most leaders don’t have to look those verses up. But have you thought about these verses in the context of your mission and purpose? Here are 3 rules for finding purpose wherever you are.
Rather than solely focusing on what is left behind, impartation emphasizes the ongoing process of sharing wisdom and resources while still growing the business or developing as a person.
When we operate a business to be a blessing to ourselves, our family, vendors, customers, employees, and community, we have the best chance of our business succeeding.
Just a few words spoken between two people who never met before, but I experienced an immediate sense of connection between the two of us. I felt good, and I had a sense he did also. This is what happens when true connection takes place between people, even people who don’t know each other.
Perception is powerful! In particular, as Christian leaders, how we perceive what God is doing in the world will critically shape our approach to life and ministry.
How do CEOs behave like pastors?
I used to spend so much time planning for the year ahead, budgeting and goal-committing—but the years have shown me that such precise planning is a waste of time.
To protect your integrity as a leader, don’t focus only on the big, obvious temptations. Watch out for the subtle deceptions.
On the one hand, I am surprised at the decline of evangelism in most churches. But that is not the biggest surprise. The issue that perplexes and surprises me the most is that very few church leaders and members are even acknowledging the death of evangelism in their congregations and denominations.
Our mission as an organization is to purposefully equip Christ followers to live out their faith vibrantly at work. Why? Because the job that you hold, the work that you do, the people that you work with – none of that is by chance. The people you work with need to meet Jesus, and you may be their only chance.
Richard Blackaby reviews Patrick Lencioni's book, The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team.
Here’s what I’m learning: So long as our decisions are not out of line with God’s Word, I don’t know that God particularly cares about the specific decisions we make. I think He cares deeply about what’s going on in our hearts as we make our decisions, but not the decisions themselves.
I’m learning that while I don’t know how God will manage a difficult situation, my responsibility is to do what He shows me is the right thing and to leave the details to Him. I am thankful that He is able to make all things work out for the best for those who love Him and are called to His purposes.
When we face a surprising loss, a slight against us, an unpleasantry in life, how can we use this knowledge? Where in your life are you holding on to anger, or worse yet overreacting to it? This may surprise you, but maybe it’s time for you to throw a brick.
Splinters in our team cultures are detrimental to the health of our team. While they seem small, their impact is large. We typically try to ignore or look past them, subconsciously hoping they go away, but you can never really ignore the pain they create.
Leaders tend to mythologize growth. Most really want it. A few don’t. Very few understand it.
When you attempt to do two things simultaneously that requires the focused attention of the executive center of our brain (the pre-frontal cortex), like listening to a podcast and answering email at the same time, it's not good for your leadership.
Deeply-rooted believers are not terrified by heat and long-range weather forecasts. Their nourishment and refreshment come from a deep and abundant source. They are fruitful while others complain.
