Tweet As an organization grows, adding structure will be required to sustain it. Frankly, I think there is value in unstructured growth. We shouldn’t be afraid of growth we cannot…
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I once wanted to be known as the life of the party. I’m funny, quick-witted and actually kind of silly at times, but these days people seldom see the real me. My family does, and often the people I work with gets to see who I really am, but except for occasional bursts of randomness the rest of the world thinks I’m always serious, always thinking about something purposeful or profound. (Social media has helped with that some.) I had to come to the realization that I’m an introvert and, in crowded settings, I most often shut down the wild side.
Knowing who you are is the first step to becoming a person of influence.
Tweet Have you ever had to lead change when you aren’t sure what changes are even needed? Or have you had to lead change when there wasn’t clear agreement on…
Tweet As a pastor and leader, I am continually dealing with change. Everyday. Change is a part of life – for all of us. There are some critical steps that…
Tweet I can now consider myself part of an older generation. I’m not “old” yet – at least in my opinion, but I’m older. Old enough to know there are…
Tweet Do you know the number one change needed for an effective church revitalization? It’s not programs, systems or structure. Everyone always things about those first. Those are easy to…
Tweet New leaders bring new ideas. The organization is expecting a new leader to energize the organization and interject momentum. That means change and brings its own set of challenges….
Tweet Talking with people in authority positions recently, I’ve discovered a major frustration. It is another COVID related issue. (Aren’t there a lot of those?) Some things will never return…
Tweet The beginning days are critical in leadership transitions. I’ve learned the impressions created in the initial days – positive or negative – are often hard to overcome. The momentum…
Tweet The way you begin a leadership position often determines the degree of success you will have in the position and the impact or value you will bring to the…