Tag: Trust

Uncategorized | June 19, 2017

Bad News

Now, here is a conflicting thought… Have you considered that—for the leader—Bad News is actually Good News. Think about it. If you are leading well, your staff has the confidence […]

Employment | June 1, 2017

The Day I Jumped

In 2008 I was in Lima Peru with my brother Robert. We had met there to continue on to Cusco and eventually hike the famous ruins at Macchu Pichu. While […]

Leadership | May 1, 2017

Being Relevant

Hide your toes… Regardless of what you think, if they are not participating—or see your organization as an important part of their experience—then you are not relevant. People are drawn […]

Employment | April 2, 2017

Three Pillars of Trust

I write a regular article for STAR News, a publication for Law Enforcement Personnel. While directed at Law Enforcement I quickly realized how this applies to organizational leadership as well. […]

Employment | March 1, 2017

Epic Leader Fail!

Stop Doing the Work and Get the Work Done. Many years ago, early in my leadership experience, I employed an admin named Janet*. Janet was a godly senior with the […]

Employment | August 30, 2015

Where Are You?

Being the extraordinary leader that you are, your mind is probably—at this very moment—buzzing with new plans, fresh direction and a clearer vision for the days ahead. However, there’s one […]

Leadership | April 22, 2014

One Guy Theory – Revisited

I want to share with some thoughts that I feel draw some important points for us as we consider the effectiveness of ministry in our churches. The thoughts come after […]

Leadership | November 30, 2012

BOLO

A few blog posts ago, I spoke about seeing the gifts in other people and encouraging them in that gift for the sake of their own fulfillment. Furthermore, I stated […]

Employment | July 21, 2012

It’s a Wiki World

In August 2011, the government of Iceland has taken it upon themselves to review a new constitution that was written entirely by the people. Iceland has long sought to revise […]

Leadership | February 12, 2012

Lead Leaders

Stop leading followers and lead leaders. Picking the right people is a tricky proposition. Many of us have handed the torch to another only to find it is a “beat […]