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Navigating the 4 Phases of a Sabbatical

Four phases are common to a good sabbatical experience, but each one is fraught with temptations that can sabotage the best of intentions.

The Power of ONE THING

Every 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...

Overcoming Vision Paralysis

If 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...

VISION — The Oil of Your Organizational Engine

The power of an engine means it creates friction. The problem with friction is that it kills engines. Every engine generates friction, no...

Why 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...

One 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...

Leadership When a Pandemic Threatens the Church

Even though we are 6 months in, we still ride a roller coaster of unpredictability where church leaders must pivot over and over again.

The Connection between Courage and Results

I have a theory: courage is the sinew that connects behavior to results. And, fear is a sinkhole that sabotages the best of intentions....

A 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...

How do You Lead thru a Long Hard Slog::pt.2

San 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...

How 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...