Gary MayesJun 3, 2021The Power of ONE THINGEvery day every leader must find a way to cut through the fog and the clamor of the urgent in order to focus their attentions on what...
Gary MayesApr 22, 2021Overcoming Vision ParalysisIf you’ve read my recent posts on vision, you’ve heard me say I think Vision is a subject that has gone out of vogue among leaders. I...
Gary MayesApr 9, 2021VISION — The Oil of Your Organizational EngineThe power of an engine means it creates friction. The problem with friction is that it kills engines. Every engine generates friction, no...
Gary MayesMar 25, 2021Why Doesn't Our Vision Statement Inspire People?Let me cut straight to the bottom line. The reason that vision statements fail to inspire and rally the troops is very simple: Vision is...
Gary MayesDec 17, 2020One of Our Biggest Questions :: Am I FOR or AGAINST?Being a leader is all about choices. Big ones. Small ones. Forgettable ones. etc. One of those decisions--in a category all its own--is...
Gary MayesOct 6, 2020Leadership When a Pandemic Threatens the ChurchEven though we are 6 months in, we still ride a roller coaster of unpredictability where church leaders must pivot over and over again.
Gary MayesSep 26, 2020The Connection between Courage and ResultsI have a theory: courage is the sinew that connects behavior to results. And, fear is a sinkhole that sabotages the best of intentions....
Gary MayesSep 15, 2020A Leader’s Prayer for Wisdom"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James...
Gary MayesAug 28, 2020How do You Lead thru a Long Hard Slog::pt.2San Francisco is rather famous for its fog. But, did you know that the fog has a name? Yep: Karl. Karl even has instagram and twitter...
Gary MayesAug 25, 2020How do You Lead thru a Long Hard Slog?I read a news story this past week that was meant as good news, but sure didn’t feel like it. A group of scientists predicted we might be...