There are appropriate times to engage in robust theological debate. There are also times when we must enlist every available Christian to help stem the tide of darkness.
The first reason is that if you're not growing as a leader, your organization won't grow.
While old age may be beyond the control of church members and leaders, geriatrophy can be successfully treated if the community has retained a portion of its younger generations.
Overall, it takes more nerve to lay something to rest than it takes to start something new.
The voice on the phone said, "We'd like you to work with Bill. He's one of our supervisors. He has problems working well with other people."
What is your tendency in conflict?
Whether at home or in business, conflict is unavoidable.
Will you allow your team to give in to their excuses, or will you help them create opportunities?
You could be missing a key point when it comes to distractions.
Too often, people view the connection between discipleship and evangelism in one of two ways: either they inseparably lump them into one category, or one gets relegated to the wastelands of our faith life.
One of the most important duties of your leadership is the regulation of anxiety.
I have studied Luther for years, but I learned a number of new things about him through this book.
Jesus’ example gives me courage to not just cast a vision, but to risk for it, and to reject passivity.
The idea of the "fearless leader" owes more to myth than it does to leadership reality. The goal is not to be fearless, the goal is to be courageous.
I don't actually have signs on my desk, but I feel like I should have a few. Every day, I make mental notes to remind myself (seemingly again and again) of some basic things I keep forgetting as a leader.
We must be people of integrity. The world is watching how we respond to the tests and trials in our lives. We either draw people to Jesus or repel them with our lack of integrity.
When they came to me with an idea, I applauded them for their idea and then shared with them two or more things that would add horsepower to their plan.
Pastors may consider adapting these thought-provoking questions and answers when they address their congregations' grads in a sermon or in written recognition.
Leaders should not cut off their critics, but should actually stay connected to them in a calm way.
When we "target fixate," we're looking at something that is drawing us away from our destination.
