Because we don’t want to disappoint, we often say, “Yes,” and later regret it. In this post I suggest 5 ways to gracefully say, “No.”
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.
Leaders who excel in today’s ministry or marketplace constantly seek to add new insights to their leadership toolbox. Consider how these three brain networks can positively influence how you lead.
Great leaders lead by influence and likeable leaders influence others better. Their character, competencies, and relational skills or lack there of, can determine their leadership effectiveness. And as a pastor, perhaps my relational skills influence my leadership impact the most.
How can we bring joy back into our leadership? I believe becoming more grateful can help…a lot. Consider these four ways to become a more grateful leader.
I believe that small choices that may not seem overtly spiritual can become ways we can encourage ourselves in the Lord. Here are three ways to defeat discouragement.
When we pastors love God and love others well, we extend those same graces to people in our churches. So how can we encourage our church to make our job joyful and in doing so fulfill Hebrews 13:17? Consider these four suggestions.
These are considered the four hardest jobs: President of the United States, a university president, a CEO of a hospital, and a pastor. I have served as a pastor for over 35 years. It can be tough and pastors must care for their souls. Consider these 8 ways to refresh your tired soul.
When I’ve considered a new ministry change, I’ve sought answers to key questions. And over the years I’ve compiled this list of 27 questions to ask a search committee and/or your future boss.
Busyness can make life barren.
Hurry, noise and incessant busyness are enemies of a healthy spiritual life.
I’ve seen many pastors with poor boundaries. Sometimes I’ve not kept healthy ones myself. Why is that so?
The more community we experience, the stronger our teams.
Whether you’re a pastor or a business leader, effective leaders understand how their brains affect their roles.
I’ve summarized into a six-step process the essence of what I believe Matthew 18 teaches us.
A healthy brain helps us become more resilient, be more present for those we lead, think more clearly, and, well, lead better.
Great leaders pay keen attention to how valued their teams feel.
Leadership transparency can build or break trust.
How is stress impacting your team?
It seemed I could not keep the pace I had initially set.
