5 ways to invest in next-level leaders
Identifying and growing potential leaders can be tricky.
4 ways to grow your network
Whatever your network is, you can always strive to increase the size.
WFH? Do this one thing to retain your employees and avoid the Great Resignation
Working from home (WFH) doesn’t work for everyone, but it could be a good option to retain quality employees.
How to avoid the most common leadership rookie errors
When beginning a new role, most people tend to use one of four different approaches.
Building relationships with my co-workers
How do we make disciples of every coworker, customer and vendor? To make a disciple requires a relationship.
5 critical things leaders must say every time
Many are talking. This communication noise distracts from hearing you or even wanting to listen to your message. Being a leader is tough.
The power of a 360-degree review
The 360-degree review isn’t a silver bullet but it does have tremendous advantages for professional development and growth.
Can something this simple encourage staff morale?
Here's how to supercharge your staff morale.
Our leadership got Covid—this is what we learned
We thought it would put a lot of stress on the organization. Surprisingly it didn’t. Here’s what we learned through the process.
How to hire for the future
Of all the changes you’re facing as a leader right now, how to hire for the future is emerging as a significant one.
4 reasons you don’t delegate
A number of years ago one of my leaders sat me down for some tough feedback. He simply said, "What you're doing is not good. You are going to wear yourself out."
The bi-vocational revolution most churches are missing
I truly believe the bi-vocational movement will be both disruptive and positive. But we ignore it at our peril.
4 tips for giving clear feedback to creatives
Giving feedback to creative people can be a murky experience.
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 [...]
Are you still making team decisions? This is why they’re doomed to fail
The idea that there is such thing as a "team decision" is one of the biggest myths in leadership.
10 tactics for leading creatives
There is a tension between leaders and creatives within any organization.
The pastoral search committee process: Broken and ineffective
Ever wait for a search committee to make its selection? Ever get frustrated with the length of time you have had to wait?
How your church can start and benefit from a thriving internship program
Internships are great ways to find and develop your future staff.
5 boundaries you need to establish with your organization
Just as some business owners lead multiple companies, God might be calling these leaders to multiple callings.
