Before you quit . . .
Before you quit because you're tired, take this into consideration.
Are you a people-pleasing pastor?
In this post I’ve created a simple self-evaluation for pastors to determine how much people-pleasing affects them.
3 ways to defeat leadership discouragement
Unmet goals, putting out fires, staff issues, displeasing people, and general tiredness all contribute to discouragement. When it weighs us down, how can we dig out?
5 common team errors — and how to turn them around
Leading a team can be a lot like sailing a boat. When things are going fine, you can feel like you know what you're doing. But when the storms kick in, you find out how ready you really are.
3 ways to avoid the leadership chaos found in the emotional extremes
Your best leadership will always flow when you avoid the emotional extremes.
2 questions that will immediately improve your organization
There are common “pain points” in most organizations. Any one of those may be the right answer to the problem. But too often, the desired change doesn't happen.
5 ways to bounce back (sometimes even stronger)
These last 19 to 20 months have been deeply challenging for many leaders and organizations. But this isn't the first time a challenge has been experienced. Nor will it be the last.
4 possible responses to cultural change
We need to know how the eternal Word of God shapes our understanding of current issues and how we can share the gospel compassionately and courageously with the people around us.
9 quick insights about church conflict
With many facets of society in turmoil, we often expect the church to be a place of solace, serenity and shalom. That hope and dream is not always realized.
10 commandments for building magnetic relationships with employees
Many employers are finding it harder than ever to fully staff up. However, while some organizations struggle to find 'warm body' hires, others have retained high-performing teams through all of the turmoil and uncertainty of this last year. To attract and retain the best people, you need to do two things. First, build a magnetic culture. Second, become a magnetic manager and leader. The magnetic managers and leaders aren't necessarily charismatic or the life of the party. But they attract and retain great people. They know how to build and keep productive relationships. Here are the 10 Commandments to become [...]
Building group culture
Not all ideal cultures look the same, but they have the same ingredients.
10 tactics for leading creatives
There is a tension between leaders and creatives within any organization.
Investing in clarity prevents conflict
One of the most common sources of organizational conflict is ambiguity regarding expectations; particularly, those wrapped up in the concepts of roles, responsibilities and organizational goals.
7 steps to protect your culture while you grow
Every company builds its own culture. But very few do so intentionally.
How to create a culture of accountability
Many leaders struggle with building cultures of accountability. As a result, they spend an enormous amount of time, energy, and resources chasing after their tails.
Why culture is so powerful and how to shape it
Like water to the fish, culture is pervasive and omnipresent in our workplaces. Unlike water to a fish, leaders have the opportunity to be shapers and crafters of their culture.
15 top issues explaining most organizational challenges
I've consulted with hundreds of clients across industries and cultures. While everyone is unique, their challenges usually are not.
How to confidently mediate conflict at work
Instead of acting as if conflict is an intrusion, the best leaders recognize that addressing conflict effectively is one of their most important responsibilities.
How to quickly diagnose a workplace conflict
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.
When we make conflict worse than it needs to be
As leaders, the ability to use our experience and our responses as tools to defuse conflict and increase understanding is a critical skill.
