As leaders, we typically like goals and gas pedals. The problem is, while we’re good at getting someplace fast, it may not be the best destination and our team may not arrive with us. But when we’re willing to slow down and wait for agreement, we’ll reach the right destination with our team intact. A […]

It’s a rare leader who hasn’t been stalked by burnout. By nature we see vast possibilities, our hearts burst with compassion, and we want things done yesterday. At times, we find ourselves dwindling in energy and daydreaming about couch potato life. But God designed us to “shine like stars in the world,” not fade like […]

As leaders we’re often focused on two primary areas: vision – where we’re going, and strategy – how we’re getting there. That’s fine, if it’s not to the exclusion of relationships – who we’re getting there with. In our quest to advance, we can view coworkers as commodities instead of fellow children of God. But […]

New vision comes to us like a gentle breeze or a gusty wind. Either way, it’s refreshing and stimulating. We survey the new territory God’s calling us to and picture the positive outcomes – more people served and more lives transformed. All is well until we reach a valley filled with a chilling fog of […]

In a perfect world everyone likes my ideas and follows along happily. Admit it – haven’t you thought that in the course of your leadership? We have the blissful expectation that people will agree with us and come along for the ride. But somehow division creeps in and before long we’re on opposite ends of […]

Most Christian leaders would say our deepest desire is to bring glory to God. We strive to do so in the general way we lead our organizations and live our lives. But in the crush of deadlines and the press of responsibilities, honoring God isn’t an everyday occurrence at work. It takes intentionality to honor […]

Most leaders have felt the painful loss of great team members. It’s rare for leaders not to highly value the people around them, so when employees leave – individually or en masse – leaders can introspect, get angry, or panic. While these are natural reactions, there’s a rational road through staff turnover that will strengthen […]

We’ve all been there. Work pressure mounts up and we kick it into overdrive. Forget breaks, forget lunch, forget getting home at a decent hour – “Whatever it takes, I’m seeing this through to completion!” While dedication is a worthy leadership trait, being overly busy for too long isn’t wise and can be detrimental to […]