Tweet I love having creative people on teams I lead, but, honestly, they can make leading much messier. Leading creatives can be difficult. In case you’re wondering, here’s the top Google…
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Tweet I remember talking with a concerned man about his church. He was concerned the church was wasting a lot of resources and accomplishing little towards its vision to make…
Tweet Cheryl and I are in a good season of life and marriage. In many ways it is a stressful season with work, family demands, and constant transition, but it…
Tweet One of the consistent barriers I have seen in having a strong marriage is the way the couple deals with outside influences. It could be friends, family, work, or…
Tweet Do you want to know one sign you’re actually doing well as a leader? It’s not fool proof, but it’s pretty telling – in my experience. You’ll know you’re…
Tweet What should you do when a church is in decline? I get asked that question a lot. It should be noted there are no cookie-cutter solutions for reversing a…
Tweet As a pastor, I was often asked what my routine was as I prepared to preach on Sunday mornings. Ultimately, it’s all about Jesus, but I realize I have a…
Tweet There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley, and Patrick Lencioni. There…
Tweet Vision casting can be dangerous for the health of a team. Sometimes vision-casting can destroy an otherwise healthy team. I know that goes against what all the great leadership…
Tweet In this post I’d love to consider the heart of a leader. Someone asked me recently what I primarily look for in the hiring of a staff position. I…