Tweet Healthy teams allow every idea a chance to live. Initially, there are no bad ideas. The healthiest teams don’t contain a built in idea killer or a system that…
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Tweet 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…
Tweet This post developed after talking with a young pastor overwhelmed with the responsibility he’s been given. It was his first church out of seminary. His church expects a lot…
Tweet As a leader for over 30 years, I’ve received my share of criticism. It comes with leadership. If you aren’t receiving criticism — you probably aren’t leading. I’ve also…
Tweet I’m curious what you do with anonymous criticism as a leader. I never really had an official policy of how I handle anonymous criticism, but I often felt I…
Tweet 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…
Tweet Today I officially begin working for myself. It’s not the first time I’ve stepped into an unknown (I actually think we are supposed to throughout our life), but it…
Tweet I am frequently asked by pastors to help them process going to another church. They want to make the wisest decision and that involves asking the right questions. I…
Tweet Opening disclosure. This post is going to seem negative, and I am far from a negative person. The glass is always over half full for me. I actually intend…
Tweet A Life Transition for The Edmondsons I recently resigned my position as CEO of Leadership Network. Although my tenure is much shorter than I had anticipated when I arrived…