Tweet People only know what they know. And when people don’t have enough information, they tend to fill in the blanks themselves. They draw their own conclusions and make assumptions…
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Tweet I’d much rather lead by principles than policies. Good organizations need both. I understand that. But policies tend to tell people exactly what they can and cannot do. Principles…
Tweet This post is a shoutout from a leader to a manager. I love leadership – dreaming about what could be, challenging the status quo, and helping organizations move forward….
Tweet Ignorance, Arrogance, Indifference – or Inability? Whenever a team member isn’t functioning as well as they could, I want to understand why. Over the years, I’ve found the problem…
Tweet Frustration. Every team has it at some point. If you work on a team long enough, you’re going to get frustrated. That’s not necessarily a sign you’re on the…
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 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 I have some strong opinions about meetings. Maybe that comes from having attended thousands of them through the years. Some meetings have moved organizations forward, developed leaders, solved problems,…
Tweet Your leadership currently isn’t working – and you know it. Often the problem lies beneath the surface. I’m a pastor. That’s my primary calling. But for years, on the…