Recently I learned an insight about how people's brains work that helped me see what I may have unintentionally overlooked when I initiated a change.
Looking back on this moment, I realize I had been limiting myself and telling myself that the possible was really unachievable.
No matter what's discouraging you today, know this: You're not alone.
A marketing professor asked me, "What do you wish you knew then that you know now?" Here are the five things that came to mind.
A homeowner can ignore a small crack in the wall, but it is a clear sign of a deeper problem. In the same way, those small signs of trouble in your team may indicate a deeper problem.
These biblical tips for healthy living may be just what you need as you face a post-pandemic world.
All church attendees know (and even many non-churchgoers are aware) that pastoral transitions can affect a church's health as well as the pastor's spiritual wellness.
Imagine if you could somehow really tell if all the leadership books you are reading and the seminars you are attending are paying off.
My Dad said, "Jim, it's all great, the ministry stuff you are doing in the community, but I'll believe it's true when I see you living it out at home."
The different hats pastors wear do not fit equally well on every pastor. Different callings, skills, and abilities make some hats fit better than others. Learning to change hats is a challenge.
Spiritual authority is derived from worship. Who or what we worship has our permission to rule our hearts and give us power.
Would you like to radically transform your experience with conflict at work (or even at home)?
What is our motivation for wanting to be a leader?
Some organizations have mission statements. Others have a mission. Some churches have vision statements. Others have a vision.
There are appropriate times to engage in robust theological debate. There are also times when we must enlist every available Christian to help stem the tide of darkness.
Like all things, workplace joy takes consistency of intent and dedication. Here are four things I've experienced in my career that affected and promoted joy.
If you have ever worked with people, you have experienced conflict. It's almost impossible to work alongside, with, or for someone and not bump heads or disagree on something.
The first reason is that if you're not growing as a leader, your organization won't grow.
While old age may be beyond the control of church members and leaders, geriatrophy can be successfully treated if the community has retained a portion of its younger generations.
Far too many churches are handling designated giving in ways that can get them in trouble.
