Confidence is important in leadership, but every leader encounters struggles in this area at some point—often at many points—in their leadership journey. But author and leadership expert Dan Reiland offers great insight and...
Read MoreIn my last two articles, we’ve looked at the life of the biblical leader Daniel to discover two ways to build influence in a hostile culture. Those two keys are commitment and character. Daniel demonstrated a commitment to God...
Read MoreI just finished reading Mark Batterson’s new book, Chase The Lion: If Your Dream Doesn’t Scare You, It’s Too Small. Batterson has written several books (including The Circle Maker, All In, and If). What I enjoy about Battersons’...
Read MoreTrusting God always implies a certain loss of control. It recognizes that our own ability, wisdom, and skill isn’t enough. This is especially true when we sense God leading us to be brave… to take a step of faith, to do...
Read MoreBravery is required in leadership. Without it, you’ll remain trapped in the land of mediocrity, fenced in by the walls of fear and the gates of regret. But how do you face the uncertainties that surround you when God...
Read MoreWe love stories of bravery. Whether it’s a risky, bet-the-farm business move, the inspiring pursuit of a noble dream, or an adventurous, death defying stunt, bravery stirs the soul. We just don’t like to be the brave...
Read MoreFears are a certain companion in leadership. If you’re going to achieve anything worthwhile, you will face fears. They will taunt you like a recurring nightmare. There are specific strategies you can leverage to face your fears....
Read MoreFear! Every leader experiences it, and every vision is clothed in it. It’s possibly the strongest emotion in the landscape of leadership. It can cripple growth, paralyze movement, and drain hope out of the emotional nervous...
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 MoreI’ve spent the last 3 days at the Catalyst Conference in Dallas. Catalyst is such a great event loaded with great leadership teaching, fantastic worship, inspiring stories from culture-shaping leaders, and hilarious...
Read MoreCul-de-sac living is no living at all. I’n previous posts I defined “Death in the cul-de-sac” as well as “three distinct cul-de-sacs of comfort.” It’s inside our cul-de-sacs of comfort that we...
Read MoreIn my last post I addressed the issue, “Death in the Cul-De-Sac” based on a challenge in Gary Haugen’s book, Just Courage, to move out of the safety of our cul-de-sacs of comfort. While cul-de-sacs can be...
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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.
