A number of years ago one of my leaders sat me down for some tough feedback. He simply said, "What you're doing is not good. You are going to wear yourself out."
Today, I want to look at a few things to consider when making leadership decisions. This will help you become a more aware leader.
Giving feedback to creative people can be a murky experience.
Your energy waxes and wanes over the course of the day. You're not a robot. You're human.
Rarely is someone looking out for you and your long-term sustainability. Most people are just demanding more from you.
Just as some business owners lead multiple companies, God might be calling these leaders to multiple callings.
Are you tired? Do you feel like you are running fast and then other days you are running faster?
Many leaders struggle with building cultures of accountability. As a result, they spend an enormous amount of time, energy, and resources chasing after their tails.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson put it, "Your actions speak so loudly, I cannot hear what you are saying."
Leaders who need to be needed rarely develop other leaders. At best, they simply attract doers and followers, and that stunts everyone's growth.
Tammy gathered together a group of church and community leaders to discuss how they could help solve the homelessness crisis in their area.
We can become our own worst enemies by creating unnecessary pressure for ourselves.
When we get unstuck, we can get more done with less stress. We can manage our time more deliberately, have greater energy and enjoy more peace of mind.
Sometimes a season requires rest to master new movements, new rhythms of grace and wonder.
Most leaders I know really struggle with taking vacation of any kind.
When a team member is out of alignment, it can cause the same drift and shakiness to the organization that a tire out of alignment can cause to your vehicle.
When your leadership battery is fully charged, everyone around you wins.
By rewarding these positive behaviors, leaders will see their team members stepping up to new challenges, conquering old challenges, and bringing new leaders up with them.
