5 phrases you might be using to kill your leadership credibility
If you've been finding that your leadership has not been as sharp lately, it could be that your team is not responding to your leadership. And the culprit might be found in your credibility.
5 actions for better team members
Your team members are the lifeblood of your organization.
7 neuroscience keys that improve performance reviews
Try applying some of these ideas the next time you do a staff review and see how it helps.
Transitioning staff well
Staffing turnover dramatically increased during the global pandemic, and organizations need to become better at transitioning staff well.
4 ways to create better company culture
Are your values producing the results you want?
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.
Hiring? 4 traits a church communicator must have
Look for these traits primarily and rule out anyone that doesn't exhibit them. Only then look at their writing, design, web, and creative skills as a value-add.
What do toilet repairs and leadership composure have in common?
I learned a lesson about leadership composure from an unlikely source.
Do staff performance reviews help or hinder?
As a senior pastor I've performed annual staff performance reviews for years thinking that I was helping those leaders improve their performance. But recent neuroscience has shown that negative feedback (including such feedback given in evaluations) may actually hurt the self-esteem of those we evaluate. If staff evaluations potentially hurt the cause rather than help, should we eliminate the evaluations or make some other changes? In this post I answer that question. The researchers in one study performed a simple experiment on college students. The students first performed a mock interview. Afterwards as they lay in an MRI, they received [...]
Gender issues in leadership
Many of us have formed our views about women and leadership by osmosis. We've simply absorbed the beliefs of denominations, our leaders, our parents, and our mentors without asking the questions and studying the issue for ourselves about what makes a leader and who is eligible to lead.
Question-storming
Brainstorming focuses on solutions; question-storming focuses on identifying the problems and issues that need to be addressed to create unparalleled success.
Blurred lines and how to avoid them
I've been in several situations, mostly in churches, where a lack of a clear purpose, clear directions and clearly stated goals led to confusion, frustration and wasted time.
The power of speaking people’s names
When we remember to use a person's name, we're saying they are important to us. People feel more respected and valued when they hear their name.
Put money into people, not buildings. Here’s why
George Barna says that by 2025, 35% of churches in North America will be house churches, meeting in homes with very little overhead.
One practice that drives business results
I assure you that shifting your focus to this will be inspiring and rewarding for you as a leader, and will also drive results for your organization.
Looking for a teachable moment
If you lead people in any way—in a church, a business or a team, those you lead will screw up, fail, and often disappoint you.
Leading with questions
Knowing where you started, where you are now and where you want to finish gives you an instant view of your progress.
Surround yourself with encouragers
I’m thankful for the role my followers fill in gifting me with encouragement and perspective.
Demonstrating servant leadership by wandering around
This may be your best time spent.
3 simple questions for effectiveness
These can make or break your leadership.
