3 questions for a compelling vision
Whether or not your new leadership vision will fall flat, or will generate wild fanfare, has less to do with the vision itself, and more to do with how you go about casting the vision.
Finding peace and power in seasons of transition
No matter how exciting the new might be, transitions mean change, and change is unsettling and often scary. It requires stepping out of your comfort zone. So, how do we walk through transitions at work with peace, power and joyful anticipation of what God has in store for us?
When you’re stuck, do you reject help?
We all need help. We all do better with help. We just need to get out of our own way.
What we learn about change from the Unchanging One
As you consider the changes in your organization, look to the "first change agent" for wisdom on how to respond.
The real role of values, vision, and mission
Unfortunately, many leaders don't articulate what is important. Or why. Or what to do about it.
This question gives answers for dreamers
If you’re like me, you get a lot of ideas and even a few dreams. But how do you if any of your ideas and dreams are actually from God?
Book review: Leading Change without Losing It, by Carey Nieuwhof
A book review of Leading Change without Losing It: Five Strategies that Can Revolutionize How You Lead Change When Facing Opposition, by Carey Nieuwhof
Leading in ways you never thought possible
Moses started doing what he said he couldn’t do.
What to do with the problems you can’t solve
To become more effective, you likely need to overcome the biggest problem-solving problem in leadership.
Unlocking God’s purpose for your retirement
iRetire4Him ignites the journey to redefining retirement. Let’s break it down.
Setting goals for holistic growth
“Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people."
How leaders work against their own success
Over time, I realized the problems we were working to address were all either created or perpetuated by leaders who ticked off one or more of these categories.
What defines your life?
Something is going to define your life and mine.
Do you have a shoot-for-the-moon leadership?
Every church and ministry should have a compelling, God-given mission that reflects its context.
VIDEO: Leading through criticism, change and self-doubt
In this week's video, Bob Whitesel recaps three articles about biblical leadership whether you're in ministry or the marketplace.
12 ways to improve team creativity
Brainstorming can often improve creativity when you need many possible ideas.
How to identify when things need to change
The ability to anticipate and to lead through healthy change, before painful change is thrust upon us, is the mark of a good leader.
Sample chapter from The Art of Leading Change
The heart of the book describes ten perspectives on leading change. In this chapter, author Mike Bonem writes: "Overcoming resistance anchored in traditions can be a challenge in any organization. But in churches, traditions are often infused with theological rationale that gives them even greater power."
7 tips to solidify your mission and vision through branding
Branding is more than a logo. It’s understanding what you’re known for and deciding if that’s what you should be known for.
3 reasons limits are not the enemy
I’m energized by possibilities. I’m inspired by ideas.
