Sharpening Leaders

Resources to Lead Different

Rethinking Strength-Based Leadership

Gallup’s research, StrengthsFinder and countless studies have validated the importance of strength-based leadership. It makes intuitive sense that a leader should focus on maximizing on her strengths while managing her weaknesses. This approach should lead to a leader’s greatest return … Continued

3 Cautions About Assessments

Please don’t get me wrong. I am a believer in the value of self-awareness. I agree that assessment tools and 360-degree feedback can be wonderfully helpful in growing greater self-awareness. This is why we use assessments extensively with the Arrow … Continued

Finding Refreshing Simplicity at the Well

Christian leadership isn’t an end in itself. Instead, it’s a means to the end of pointing more and leading more to Jesus. In the midst of tackling complex issues, navigating conflicts and persevering through COVID fatigue, it’s easy for leaders … Continued

7 Tips for Starting a New Role

Are you starting a new role? Do you know somebody who is? How you start is important. You only get to do it once. So here are seven practical tips to make your start a good one. 1. Finish Well … Continued

Don’t Underestimate Prayer

Writing about prayer can often be a quick and easy way to stir guilt. Personally, I want to pray more. But while I am making small strides in the right direction, there still seems to be a big gap between … Continued

Why Drivenness Should Be a Red Flag for Leaders

Let me start with a disclaimer. Please know that I deeply long to see God’s purposes accomplished. I earnestly pray His Kingdom come and will be done. And I absolutely agree that all Christian leaders need to be good stewards … Continued

Choose to “Lean in” Right Now

“Thirty Ways to Lead Different” celebrates Arrow Leadership’s 30th anniversary with a 30-week series providing insights and practical tools to help you lead with Jesus at the center.   At the start of every new class of the Arrow Leadership … Continued

The Key to Vision in Crazy Times

“Thirty Ways to Lead Different” celebrates Arrow Leadership’s 30th anniversary with a 30-week series providing insights and practical tools to help you lead with Jesus at the center.   Vision matters! Having vision (or not) impacts how you live and … Continued

A Prayer for a New Season

“Thirty Ways to Lead Different” celebrates Arrow Leadership’s 30th anniversary with a 30-week series providing insights and practical tools to help you lead with Jesus at the center. May this prayer bring you fresh focus and strength to live and … Continued

5 Keys for a Fresh Start this Fall

I like fresh starts. They bring a renewed energy to dream and imagine new possibilities. There’s also a redemptive side—a fresh start means I can try again. A fresh start is partly a mindset shift, but it can also be … Continued