When pastors step into a new lead position, I’ll sometimes hear them say, “I’m not going to change anything my first year.” They’ve heard the horror stories of pastors who stepped into a senior role, changed something—usually...
Read MoreEvery organization deals with a certain amount of tension; however, what we often fail to realize is that much of that tension is connected to the speed of change. In other words, the speed of the change equals the size of the...
Read MoreLeading change in any organization can be complicated and cumbersome. The fact is, two of the most important factors in any change is planning and buy-in. Simply put, you need time to plan a successful change, and you need...
Read MorePersonal change is often seen as nothing more than attending an annual conference to make us feel good about ourselves. Our tendency is to view growth through the lens of short-term events rather than a lifelong developmental...
Read MoreLeading change is one of the most important things leaders do. Author and business expert John Kotter devoted an entire book on How to Lead Change. Pastor Brad Powell wrote a book on the Art of Sacred Cow Tipping called Changing...
Read MoreWe live in an unprecedented time in history where opportunities are everywhere. And because opportunity abounds (often hidden as problems), leaders in particular wrestle with which opportunities are the best opportunities. How...
Read MoreIchak Adizes once wrote, “It is difficult to change organizations. It is like tending the gardens. When you relax, the culture goes back to the weeds.” That statement describes what Hans Finzel calls “The Law...
Read MoreJust finished reading Scott Wilson’s book, Steering Through Chaos: Mapping a Clear Direction for Your Church in the Midst of Transition and Change. Pastor Scott shares the story of how he helped The Oaks...
Read MoreIf you’ve led for any length of time, you know how rocky things can get when you start making changes. That unsettled, even chaotic, process drives many leaders to take the slow, methodical, baby-step road. They...
Read MoreOne of the leadership books that has played a big role in businesses over the last few years is Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great. What you may not be aware of is a similar book written by Thom Rainer several years...
Read MoreOur culture is experiencing an unprecedented rate of change. And to influence our culture with the Gospel will require appropriate, often radical change. The following are a few of my favorite quotes that imply the need for...
Read MoreLeading change is one of the true tests of leadership. Harvard Business professor, John Kotter, is perhaps one of the best thinkers in this area and presents a great process for creating change in his classic book, Leading...
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Leaders today are frustrated by a lack of clarity, ineffective systems, dysfunctional teams, and unhealthy cultures. I speak, coach, and write to help motivated pastors and leaders gain clarity, build high-performing teams, and maximize organizational health.
