We hear the phrase all the time: "Reach your full potential." Potential is an interesting thing. None of us really know what our full potential is. In fact, it's probably impossible to know your full potential from where you stand today. Potential is always unclear...
Applause usually follows a great performance. Concerts, touchdowns, Broadway musicals, and the winning shot all win the applause of fans and admirers. As wonderful as applause seems, it's also like a drug that creates a temporary high. And as leaders, it's easy to get...
Leaders pray for all kinds of things. When dreams outpace the organization's finances, leaders ask God to release the resources to fund bold new Kingdom initiatives. When workers are lacking, leaders fervently ask God to raise up passionate volunteers who will commit...
Sales and management expert Dave Anderson once wrote, “Where you are in your life is a result of the decisions you’ve made in the past. It is your inside decisions, not outside conditions, that determine your success or lack of it.” Those “inside decisions” define...
Thinking is a lot like Play-Doh...that was the focus of my last post. I concluded with the question: What is my mind most conformed to, what would a transformed mind look like, and how do I close the gap between the two? I believe the Apostle Paul offers valuable...
Walk down the aisles in your local toy store and eventually you'll come across a favorite among kids that has stood the test of time: Play-Doh. Who could ever forget Play-Doh—bright yellow cans, a soft compound, and the unforgettable smell. Play-Doh has been around...
For several months I've been meeting with a team of leaders to evaluate and innovate our discipleship strategies at Christ Church. These planning times are essential to clarify direction for the future. Unfortunately, strategic thinking at many churches too often...
The strengths movement made popular by Marcus Buckingham has influenced countless leaders and organizations. By taking the Strengthsfinder assessment, you can pinpoint your five greatest talent themes and discover how to leverage them for personal and organizational...
Sir Ken Robinson, an international leader in the development of education, creativity, and innovation, says, "If you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original." Interestingly, there are two opposing forces at work in this statement: A...