Servant-leadership is the most effective, yet most despised, form of leadership. It’s counter-intuitive to the drive and ambition that sits at the heart of so many leaders. It doesn’t contribute to a leader’s...
Read MoreIt’s very easy for leaders to wield power from a place of positional authority. And if we’re not careful, we’ll use that power to demean and demoralize people and destroy a spirit of teamwork. In his book, The...
Read MoreOver the weekend I had the opportunity to sit with a group of leaders where we discussed servanthood, question asking, and communication. Our guest was Todd Sinelli, author of One Simple Word. Todd made a statement in his...
Read MoreKen Blanchard once said, “Leaders who are servants first will assume leadership only if they see it as the best way they can serve.” Servant leadership is not a flimsy, spineless, half-hearted leadership style that...
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.
