Do you seek contentment or comparison?
We often compare ourselves and what we have with those who have more. As a result, we miss the best God has for us because we fail to appreciate the blessings we already have.
Unlocking productivity: The 3 principles that changed a leader’s life and business
Most leaders struggle with getting it all done. Here are three principles that I find to be enormously helpful.
Good questions that offer perspective
A good question not only makes you think, but how it’s asked and answered alters trajectories and shapes destinies. Good questions help us see what we were blind to before.
How to recognize burnout and what to do next
When we totter on the precipice of burnout, what can we do? As I’ve faced those times during my ministry, I’ve learned a few ways that have helped me dig out.
8 reasons young leadership is essential to your organization now
Here’s why I think having a good representation of next-generation leaders in your organization is essential.
What do you have your hand in as a leader?
As leaders, managers, teachers, parents, what do we have our hands into? Are others glad to see our involvement, our handprint on what they are doing? Or do they tremble in dread knowing their job, position, promotion, or future is in our hands?
The key to strong working relationships
Leadership is important, but I believe communication is even more important.
Are you focused on clipboard leadership?
Leadership is about producing results, not reports. If you’ve ever encountered a leader who seemed more interested in inspecting activities than in inspiring results, you’ve encountered Clipboard Leadership.
HIGHLIGHTS: Building Trust by Being Real — guest: David Dusek
Men want and need authentic friendships with other men, says David, but most men are afraid to open up about what's really going on in their lives.
8 skills needed to positively lead your team
While this is in no way an exhaustive list of leadership skills, I’m sharing eight of the most critical skills managers need to demonstrate in order to lead culture positively.
Weekly Strength 3.01: Big Topics — Courage
Following God takes courage. Chris Bolinger dives into courage and following God's will.
What are useful metrics for spiritual growth?
The longer I am in ministry, the more grateful I am for the opportunity to help people experience a heart-change in Christ.
Ministry is my putting out what God is putting into me
I don’t spend time with the Lord just so I’ll have ample energy to serve Him. No, I desperately want and need to know Him better and enjoy His presence even if no tasks await me on any given day.
Some news seems too good to be true
The one thing I could never do is look into his eyes and know how deeply disappointed he must be with me. I denied knowing him.
Weekly Strength 2.11: The Nature of God — Salvation
Scholars say that Charles Dickens wrote his most famous work to alert people to the terrible plight of England’s poor, especially poor children. I say that he wrote it to tell a story of salvation.
Avoiding, resisting, & overcoming temptations
Most Christians seem to underestimate their ability to cope with suffering but overestimate their ability to cope with temptation.
How stage presence can undermine authentic worship (but it’s easy to correct)
In this 1-minute strategy video I explain how stage presence can undermine authentic worship, but it’s easy to correct.
Leadership thoughts from a well-known coach
The late John Wooden was a basketball legend. He won 10 national championships, and today he is considered by most people to be the greatest basketball coach who ever lived. Coach Wooden used these thoughts to evaluate himself and improve.
Self-care is not selfish
Our Lord Jesus understands a busy life, a busy schedule. His three years of ministry were intense. He knew He needed to get away for time to Himself.
The essentials for staying fresh: roots, rhythm, and relationships
Burnout is easy to accomplish. In fact, it’s our default destination when all we do is coast along.
