How to love people better while on the job
Many big business people needed workers, and many workers needed jobs, so they fulfilled one another's expectations, but very few of those workers felt loved or appreciated.
Gratitude is the motivator
Only gratitude motivates us to care about others over the long term. So if gratitude is it, then let's explore three major sources of gratitude. There may be others, but let's talk about the big three that are central to the Christian.
Leadership 101: Don’t ever be so smart that you think you know it all
Some of the most valuable lessons I have learned as a parent, coach, teacher and pastor have come from those times when I was willing to 'abandon myself to the strengths of others.
How 5 simple “to do” items can transform your leadership
Self-leadership requires self-evaluation. Leaders must be able to end their day, look back, and know with certainty whether or not this was a good leadership day.
The 3 C’s for leaders: Control, competence, clarity
There’s a tendency for many of us when we enter a new leadership role to roll out ablaze with new ideas and ways of doing things better.
The power is on: The key to effective ministry
The basis for confidence in our ministries and the key that unlocks fruitfulness is the power inherent in God’s Word.
10 tips for pastors looking to retire soon
The questions pastors have typically revolve around three issues: How do I prepare my church for my retirement? What are some major financial issues regarding retirement? And, What do I do after I retire? Here are 10 tips that touch on those questions.
Book review: Don’t Burn Out, Burn Bright: How to Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul
Richard Blackaby reviews, "Don’t Burn Out, Burn Bright: How to Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul," by Jonathan Malm and Jason Young.
Is your work destroying your marriage?
Being a workaholic can destroy your marriage. Whether you own your own business or you work for someone else, there is a danger. That danger resides in the fact that we all love to work. And frankly, dealing with work and succeeding at work is easier than working on your marriage.
Successful leaders will surrender
The pressures of leading can create complicated, stressful situations that test you, but therein lies the opportunity to grow. Surrendering to the Holy Spirit on a daily basis will not only grow you as a Christian, it will develop you as a leader.
5 ways to relax on your Christmas break (Driven person edition)
So over the years I’ve developed these 5 vacation rules that, if observed, make shutting off all the devices and truly taking a break easier. The first three help you prepare before you take a vacation. The final two work any time—even in the middle of a vacation that’s challenging you.
Leading from the heart: 7 ways to build relational intelligence
When we lead from the heart, we earn influence with others through relationship rather than authority. Relational leaders realize that title and position only get you so far, but the places you can take a team with relational influence are endless.
6 ways God’s grace transforms one’s life
In this world and in our personal lives, how can we withstand the attacks of the enemy for such a time as this? How can we go forward in the midst of difficulty as we are being sanctified in the image of Christ?
Hope for the Christian Church in 2024
Some Christians might currently believe that the most relevant book in the Bible is Lamentations. Negative news reports outnumber good news about the church.
Would Moses have made a good CEO?
All God asks of anyone in the workplace is to be faithful and obedient to him. A perfect example of this is Moses.
5 questions to build trust with your team
There are many challenges that growing organizations face. But even in the happy land of having all the money and staff you could want, one persistent leadership challenge often remains: the ability to fully trust your team.
Leadership hack No. 3: Leaders will willingly live on less
In this third installment we are going to look at finances and what is customarily the biggest budgetary item: salaries.
How to avoid mistakes when leading your team through change
To introduce significant change, leaders must know when and how to cash in their “change chips”.
How God gets the glory through our weakness
Being at wit’s end magnifies His name because He gets a chance to do what only He can do.
The importance of mentoring
It’s time to do a self-check. Do you have a Paul in your life, a Barnabas in your life, and a Timothy in your life? Living with this level of intentionality as a Jesus follower will absolutely change your forward trajectory. It will change your life.
