Tweet As a leader, it seems I’m always trying to balance perfect and progress. I want things done well. We should think through the details, ask good questions, anticipate problems,…
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Tweet I am often asked how I process ideas. It’s well known among our team that I get a lot of ideas. Some ideas are good. Others simply aren’t. Some…
Tweet How you process frustration as a leader will eventually determine the strength and integrity of your leadership. Every leader gets frustrated. People disappoint you. Plans change. Decisions take longer…
Tweet I consider it a high privilege and compliment to be invited to share another pastor’s pulpit time. I do not take it for granted and consider it a huge…
Tweet Growth creates problems. Most leaders say they want their church or organization to grow. Then growth happens. And suddenly there are problems. People don’t know everyone anymore. Communication gets…
Tweet There is a difference between actual authority and extended authority. Understanding which one you have can save you – and the people you lead – a great deal of…
Tweet There’s a diversity that most churches miss when putting together a pastor search committee. I’ve worked with dozens of search teams – on both sides – interviewing and helping…
Tweet Here are some quick leadership shifts – mindset shifts – to make the team better – and stronger. It starts with less – not more. Sometimes leadership improvement isn’t…
Tweet Here’s some straight talk for new leaders – based on years of being “that guy”. Starting a new leadership role is exciting. You see possibilities. The new ideas flow…
Tweet Church revitalization has unique priorities in order to be effective. You have to be intentional in any leadership position. I learned as a church planter that intentionality goes a…