Tweet You have to drive innovation in most organizations. Not everyone is naturally innovative. Some of that is personality. Some people are wired to see new possibilities. Others are more…
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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…
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 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 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 Which would you rather have on your team – A horse to be reined in – or one that needs to be prodded out of the gate? By God’s…
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…
Tweet There is one quick way to spur organizational change. I have practiced this one for years and it almost always triggers change. It has worked in business, government and…