In my view, leaders should not lurch from crisis to crisis, or even from glory to glory, without seeking to recognize the specific thread of grace that God is weaving through their lives.
This process to improve personal productivity seems so simple that it seems simplistic. But, that’s its beauty. Less is often more. Simple is often better.
Business networking can be intimidating. In his new book, Great People Know Great People, Alex Giannetti equips readers to improve their networking skills.
Chrismas is here! You can find a vivid picture of how two vital leadership principles can be intertwined by looking at one of the time-honored carols of the season.
In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable that compares the kingdom of heaven to workers in a vineyard. This is a parable that may make you frustrated and even angry. If the kingdom of God is like this, then how is the kingdom of God fair?
Most people are familiar with this classic and oft sung Christmas carol. Few people realize that Charles Wesley, who penned the words, had an important leadership principle in mind when he penned this Christmas classic.
Hurry sickness is highly contagious and it has the curious side-effect of the sick thinking that they are well, whilst those without the disease are given the impression, from those infected, that there is something very wrong with them.
Richard Blackaby reviews Alan Fadling's book, An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus’ Rythms of Work and Rest.
What's the key to effective personal evangelism? According to former illusionist Brock Gill, it's finding an affinity -- finding common ground -- and using that to build relationships.
As I work with these pastors, I hear similar themes. What is taking place? Why are doubts creeping into their minds and hearts? Though I am certainly not all-knowing, I do see five key reasons for the doubts. Let’s look at each of them.
Conventional wisdom for entrepreneurs is to start with a business plan. Often, God has his own plan. Rick Avon, the founder and owner of Avon Design Group in Pittsburgh, PA, didn't start with a business plan. Instead, he started and has built his company by following the lead of the Holy Spirit.
If you want to grow and become a healthier church, focus on falling on your knees and crying out to Him! Leonard Ravenhill put it well: “For this sin-hungry age we need a prayer-hungry church.”
Podcast hosts Rodney Cox and Steve NeSmith discuss some of their favorite clips from the past year. Tune in to find out which clips made the list and what the hosts learned from those guest interviews.
Decisions about ‘letting go’ are often the most difficult ones that I have with my clients. They often struggle with letting go of distracting, unproductive, or damaging cultural or professional practices, team members, goals and dreams, or investments of some kind.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a writer, a teacher, a stay-at-home-mom, or a designer, you have an unfair advantage. You have the God who is “able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” living inside of you (see Ephesians 3:20). Let that truth inspire you.
As Jesus demonstrated, when we’re tempted, we need to rely on God and God's Word. But we also can turn to something that Jesus didn’t have when he was all alone in the wilderness: the support and help of a Christian brother. For an example of that, host Chris Bolinger turns to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Bob is a sought after speaker, church health consultant and award-winning writer of 14 books on missional leadership, church change and church growth. Another area of expertise for Bob is in developing new leaders, which we will talk more about today.
How can oversight be done as a healthy partnership? These seven questions can create a rich dialogue that moves well beyond a typical “performance review.”
Many big business people needed workers, and many workers needed jobs, so they fulfilled one another's expectations, but very few of those workers felt loved or appreciated.
Effective leaders must be capable of moving to the balcony’s vantage point, to see the patterns and dynamics that are not as apparent amidst the action. This perspective allows you to make more informed decisions and see the bigger picture.
