Great leaders don't set out to be a leader; they set out to make a difference. It's never about the role; it's always about the goal.
04131 – Great Leaders
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04120 – Leaders and Talent
Narcissistic leaders are threatened by talent. They want to be the smartest person in the room. Humble leaders are drawn to talent. They surround themselves with people who make them smarter. Great leaders grow talent. They strive to make everyone in the room...
04082 – Found in the Music Department
Student leaders are often found in the Music Department. The dux or valedictorian is often found in the Music Department. Those who are found in the Music Department are often found at the top of their chosen field later in life. Music helps young people become the...
03907 – Dealing with Dysfunctional Bullies
Almost every struggling church I know has at least one dysfunctional bully who goes out of his or her way to be a big fish in a small pond... The sad thing is that most of the leaders know this person or group is a stumbling block to the church's future and they will...
03535 – Where You Begin
The first step for church leaders (one meant to represent God) to regain trust by those damaged by the church is not to ask for itbut to genuinely ask them questions about their experience. “I want to know what this has done to you, how it affects you . . .” is where...
03516 – What Leaders Do
Leaders don't create followers; they create more leaders.
03423 – Create Followers or Leaders?
If you delegate tasks, you create followers. If you delegate authority, you create leaders.
03422 – Fragile vs. Strong Leaders
Fragile leaders silence those who criticize them. Strong leaders learn from them.
03030 – Failure of Evangelicalism
Among the worst failures of evangelicalism has been the damage done to people’s opinions about Jesus himself. Evangelical leaders wanted to be understood as speaking for Jesus, and unfortunately, many have accepted that claim and therefore rejected both them and their...
02621 – Readers & Leaders
Not all readers are leaders. But all leaders are readers.