I wasn’t expecting this kind of request. During my meeting with an executive pastor at a large growing church, the pastor asked if I would help. He went on to share that he believes God has called their church to … Continued
What’s your next step in becoming a better communicator? Jesus was a master communicator. He was in a league of his own. He taught with authority. He leveraged the power of story. He could hold large crowds captive with his … Continued
Beyond deep rest and prayer, the third key to reset this summer is to reimagine. (If you haven’t read the previous posts, see step one Rest here, and step two Prayer here) In light of the current distress and all the chaos, … Continued
This summer isn’t just an important time to reset; it’s an essential time to reset. On many levels, it seems like our world is coming unglued. The level of chaos, complexity and disruptive change are beyond anything I have experienced … Continued
It’s easy to get worn down as a leader in a regular year. Since the last couple of years have been far from regular, many leaders are weary, depleted and even exhausted. As a result, a break this summer is … Continued
There is an epidemic of anxiety in our day, and leaders are not immune. In fact, the unique pressures and complexity facing leaders stir anxiety within leaders. And these same leaders must help other people navigate their anxiety. So how … Continued
The chaos increased by the hour. Uncertainty and fear took hold. Panicked people began to fend for themselves. Those sentences could easily be headlines describing events in our world today. They also vividly describe another time—the most significant event in … Continued
Second chair leadership isn’t second class. It is a real and beautiful calling which can be a great place to learn for a season without all the pressure of leading as the first chair. It can also be a strategic … Continued
It’s easy to focus on the leader with the title, the public profile or the microphone in their hand. While the organizational leader’s role is critical, we shouldn’t forget about the importance of boards. Boards matter. They really do. Elder … Continued
I don’t have to tell you that decisions are getting more and more complex. Even picking out a box of cereal has gotten complicated. While it may seem fairly straightforward to pick up some Chex breakfast cereal at the grocery … Continued