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5 Things I Learned In Sending A Son Away To College
We are well into our years as empty-nesters. Both of our boys have finished college, one is in grad school, but both are supporting themselves and on their own. I loved the time with our boys at home....
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Leaders Must Grow as the Organization Grows
In my experience, it’s easier to hide bad leadership in a place, which isn’t growing. However, the larger an organization gets – the more growth that occurs – the more bad leadership becomes apparent....
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4 Risks of Attempting Risk-Free Change
As leaders, we all want to limit the risk in the hard decisions we make. Personally, whenever we are about to make a major change or launch some new initiative, I want our team to think through things...
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7 Indicators That You’re Not Leading Anymore
Being in a leadership position is no guarantee we are leading. Holding the title of leader isn’t an indication one actually leads. I have a whole chapter on this topic in my book The Mythical Leader....
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7 Suggestions for Planting a Church or Revitalizing in a New Community
I am consistently asked for suggestions I have for moving to another city to plant a church or revitalize a church. I planted once in my hometown, so I am very familiar with that community, but I also...
View Article7 Times the Speed of Change Can Be Faster than Normal
Change takes time. There are no “quick fixes” in the world of change leadership. And there shouldn’t be. I’ve seen many leaders try to rush change through only to destroy themselves, the organization...
View Article5 Questions to Ask When Facing Rejection as a Leader
When I started an insurance business from scratch, I made hundreds of cold calls. Lots of people told me no. I’ll be honest, I hated this part of starting the business, but in time I got accustomed to...
View ArticleThe Emotions of a Pastor or Leader’s Spouse in Times of Transition
When I’m talking to a pastor or other leader who has accepted a new position or is in a time of transition – after I hear the excitement in their voice of what they see God doing – I almost always ask...
View ArticleThe Most Critical Step in Introducing Change
When it comes to making changes, and doing so successfully, whether that change is: In a home In an organization In a business In a church The way you introduce change is equally important to the...
View ArticleWhere Many New Ideas Come From
Where do new ideas come from? When you are stuck in a rut of sameness, when you need some fresh creativity, when you are looking for something that will drive momentum – where do you find the ideas? In...
View ArticleInvent Now – Tweak Later
I remember reading once that the can opener came almost 50 years after the tin can. Wow, had you ever read that? Apparently, it takes time for innovation to ultimately find it’s true destination. I...
View ArticleThe “Secret” and Hardest Part for Pastors Attempting Church Revitalization
There is a part of church revitalization we don’t talk about much – if ever. Yet, pastors think about it a lot. I know this from personal experience and from talking to literally dozens of pastors...
View Article7 Potholes That Can Destroy Your Leadership
We all know the stories of a once successful pastor or leader who flamed out too soon. It could be a moral failure or burnout, but somewhere they got off track and had a hard time regaining traction....
View ArticleWhen Silence Can Be an Indicator Of a Healthy Team
I’ve often said good leaders never assume silence means everyone is in agreement. In fact, there’s a whole chapter on that principle and some good questions you can ask to assess the team’s health in...
View Article7 Often Overlooked Needs in Church Revitalization
I have written and spoken at conferences extensively about church revitalization. I have served as pastor in two church plants and two church revitalizations. I’m currently helping in a church...
View Article5 Hidden Objections to Change
I’ve learned there are some common – often hidden – objections to change. These are secret objections. No one admits to these, but they are real. In fact, they may be the biggest obstacles you’ll have...
View ArticleFighting Tension – Stay in a Supporting Leadership Role – or Jump into the...
There is a fighting tension among many young leadership. The tension is whether to stay in a supporting leadership role – or jump into the lead role. Young leaders I work with ask this question a lot...
View Article7 Traits Needed to Effectively Lead Change
If you want to be in leadership get comfortable with change. The best leaders have the traits to effectively lead change. Every leader deals with change, but in my experience, some handle it better...
View Article4 Times Leaders Must Strategically Introduce Change
I try to always be strategic in leadership. All leadership involves change. You can’t avoid it and lead. Sometimes you can change simply because you have a new idea. I have learned, however, there are...
View ArticleHealthy Delegation – Simplified in 4 Easy Steps
Even a potential control freak leader like me knows healthy delegating actually improves the organization. Healthy delegation is critical to effective leadership, but I know so many leaders who...
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