Instead of acting as if conflict is an intrusion, the best leaders recognize that addressing conflict effectively is one of their most important responsibilities.
We can't totally go back to pre-COVID times, but we don't know what the future holds, either. We're living in the in-between space.
I believe the more we know how the brain works, the more effective change managers we'll become.
When you find yourself in the midst of conflict, here's a simple five-step, biblical path to peace.
The past six months of being reopened has given us seven insights into where our church is and how we need to continue pivoting.
We get reports regularly from church leaders who share excitedly about the number of people who have visited the church as a consequence of these efforts. We have heard of many who have become followers of Christ.
Conflict is a highly subjective experience for most people. Subject to interpretation. In nearly all cases, there is a lack of shared information, facts, and understanding.
I would like to share the three "L's" that have helped me stay focused when seeking church transformation.
A World War II veteran, Ben Merold has shown me how to age with grace and how to finish strong.
Every heart knows its own concerns. Fear returns every day to scare us with worries about something we may lack.
Is counting important? Absolutely. Just be sure your measurement doesn't end there.
The mistake most leaders make is not taking the initiative to learn and grow. Here are a few insights into what I'm doing and how I'm taking responsibility for my growth and leadership development.
As leaders, the ability to use our experience and our responses as tools to defuse conflict and increase understanding is a critical skill.
Looking back on this moment, I realize I had been limiting myself and telling myself that the possible was really unachievable.
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.
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.
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.
Some organizations have mission statements. Others have a mission. Some churches have vision statements. Others have a vision.
