The disciplines of disruption
Many great CEOs are also great disruptors. However, Jesus was the greatest disruptor of all time. Christian executives and business leaders would do well to follow the disruptive disciplines of the leader Jesus.
When discipleship and leadership development become unbalanced
What happens when we emphasize leadership development over developing disciples or focus on discipleship over leadership development?
The dangers of echo chamber leadership
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction, and set future courses. Sometimes we enjoy it too much.
Book review: Stronger Than the Struggle
In leadership, if we're not aware what is going on around us, then we won't be able to lead effectively.
How tightly do you grip your agenda?
According to a resident equestrian expert, having a “death grip” on the reins of a horse typically doesn’t result in the best ride. In the workplace, what does that say about our daily agenda?
4 mistakes to consider from biblical leaders in the Old Testament
In every situation, we have the opportunity to focus on God and live by faith.
A biblical model for board succession
Whatever causes the transition of board members, do you have a plan in place?
Wise leaders develop a vision for rest
Are you in the habit of tackling life at a frenetic pace? You may want to rethink that.
4 solutions to common leadership development challenges
We asked Christian leaders to describe the top leadership skill they’d like to personally develop over the next 12 months. Know what they said?
3 things to consider about spiritual giants
We may not be the next Billy Graham, but we ought to be an authentic version of the person God has always intended for us to be.
The problem with discipleship today
I learned more about leadership and discipleship in the three years I spent in prison than I learned in eight years of seminary.
5 warning signs that your leadership lacks humility
What does humility look like as you lead? Is it different today than it was when you first began?
The homogenous church is declining and dying
When you are in your worship services next Sunday, look at the people around you. Do they all look like you?
9 habits to develop an outreach culture
I am convinced that the Church is all about quick fixes in outreach ministry.
Helping others navigate the evangelism journey
To describe evangelism as a journey reminds us that outreach is a bridge-building process, requiring time, patience, mapping and perseverance.
Top 5 challenges facing Christian leaders
We asked, and you delivered the five most-pressing challenges Christian leaders deal with daily.
Warning: it’s time to rest
Stop. No, really. Stop. Slow down and breathe for a second.
Are you looking at leadership through rose-colored glasses?
Check your perspective and learn from this leadership fable, Through Colored Glasses, by Tom Harper, to become a more effective leader.
We’re not sure you’re right for this position
What do you do when those around you don’t believe you’re the right person to lead?
Leadership is not about you
No matter how many theories you study or how many clubs you led in high school, if your leadership is about you, you will not be an effective leader.
