Whatever causes the transition of board members, do you have a plan in place?
I would love to tell you I have everything under my control, but every day I am presented with a situation that is unexpected.
The lessons in leading a team are never-ending. However, here are a few tips for engaging this important group dynamic.
As biblical leaders, we shouldn’t need this book, Working With Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman, but we do.
Are you a visionary leader? I can envision the future.
How important is trust for your church or organization?
See if you can identify with one or more of these issues where allowing the status quo to continue is harmful.
Great churches can’t make everything simple. However, some important matters can be simplified, and the results are worth all the trouble it takes to get there.
He or she may not be who you expect. However, recognizing the toxic problem may lead to a faster solution.
You are ready to lead and move the church forward, but not without dealing with these obstacles.
Re-thinking pastoral succession is not going to be easy.
There will be all types of questions, if you find yourself in this situation. However, here are a few you will want to include as you sort through the reasons why.
You created the perfect job description, and now it's time to begin the interview process.
I hope our next hire for pastor includes these character qualities.
This new "megablog" site is for Christian leaders who want to learn and apply biblical principles.
In my line of work, I've met people who were TOO generous. Yes, it’s possible.
Asking for feedback isn't easy, but realizing how others perceive you is a valuable tool.
I’ve become convinced that leaders have a fallback behavior on which they rely when they are uncertain, conflicted and/or under pressure.
Once you define the culture, you need to do something that will attract them. The job description will give you a tool to do just that.
If Baby-Boomer leaders hold the baton of leadership too tightly or too long, the whole team will fall behind.
