Tweet If I could only make one change in an organization, I might change the culture of accepting change. Not a specific program. Not the organizational chart. Not the meeting…
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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,…
Tweet Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25 NLT That’s such a great leadership verse. Leadership comes with a lot of noise. The…
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 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’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’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…
Tweet One leadership principle I’ve learned to value – Brainstorm first. Tweak later. When you’re trying to solve a problem or create something new, get ALL the ideas on the table…