This week I was talking to a new friend who recently transitioned from leadership in a local church to leadership in a global organization. I asked him what it was like to make that transition, and he offered a powerful 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 MoreWhen Daniel was around 16 years old, he was captured by King Nebuchadnezzar in 605 B.C. The king besieged Jerusalem, rounded up all the young men of Jerusalem, and carted them off to Babylon…a place hostile to Daniel’s faith in...
Read MoreI recently had a conversation with a young leader who is fairly new to his organization. He is full of vision and ideas, but he also recognizes that he’s the new kid on the block, and his influence is limited. His question was...
Read MoreWhen the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the church in Philippi, he challenged followers of Christ to press on toward the goal of knowing Christ. He even warned them to avoid people that would distract them from this goal. Paul...
Read MoreIn a recent post, I shared insights from the book of Jeremiah about how to Transform Cities. Cities are amazing hubs of cultural influence. Today I’d like to address the issue of capturing a dream for your city....
Read MoreToday we want to share with you some BIG NEWS! On Sunday, September 16th, 2012, Karen and I are launching a new church in the Downtown/West 7th area of Fort Worth, Texas. God has been preparing us for this transition, and we are...
Read MoreI am always inspired by the story of Joseph in the Bible. Here’s a guy who, despite a mountain of challenges, stayed faithful to God and ultimately became second in charge in Egypt. His life is an inspiring leadership...
Read MoreSeveral variables impact the successful recruitment of small group leaders. The more of these variables that exist, the higher your success rate. When only one or two variables are at work, the process is naturally more...
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 MoreThe 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...
Read MoreEffective decision-making is essential for leaders. In a previous post, I shared the first five of ten keys to making great decisions. Those keys include: Acknowledge Your Core Values Gain Adequate Information Ask the Right...
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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.
