Every 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 tension. The quicker we make changes, the...
In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’ll address a topic that is often overlooked: 7 shifts you have to make when becoming a lead pastor. Maybe you’re a staff pastor right now, and one day you desire to become a lead pastor. Or, maybe you’re a lead pastor...
We love deposits. Every time your paycheck hits your bank account, you probably feel a bit of excitement, or maybe even relief. Whenever you get an unexpected gift, or a bonus, that extra deposit puts a smile on your face (and might even send you on an unexpected...
Nobody modeled servant-leadership better than Jesus. In fact, on one occasion He told his disciples, “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). But unfortunately, Jesus’ disciples...
Trust is the foundation of leadership. Without it, every bold vision and every ambitious leader will hit an insurmountable wall. With it, leaders will go farther, move faster, and accomplish infinitely more. Having trust changes everything. Losing trust destroys...
Casting vision is one of the most important things leaders do. Leaders are charged with the responsibility to clarify bold vision for the future and communicate the vision in a way that generates buy-in and catalyzes movement. But vision casting is also an art....
For the next 48 hours, my ebook, 4 Keys to Conquer Anxiety is FREE on Amazon Kindle. This short, easy-to-read resource provides four keys to help you overcome fear, worry, and anxiety. Mounting demands at work, stress at school, financial hardships, health scares,...
One of the most important things we can do as leaders is intentionally invest in our team’s growth. That’s the focus of today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast. So, whether you oversee a full-time staff, or you lead a team of volunteers, I’ll share four...
Reading books is beneficial for everybody. Whether you consider yourself a non-reader, an occasional reader, or an avid reader, you have a lot to gain from building a healthy habit of reading good books. The apostle Paul is a perfect example. We know he was a reader...