Keep looking ahead
One of the indicators I use when evaluating a leaders capacity is how far they look ahead. Whether it is a simple project, a large event or a missions trip; how far the leader is looking ahead has a bearing on how effective the activity will be. Years ago I lead a missions trip to […]
Leaders Look Further
One of the biggest hindrances to your leadership is not looking far enough down the road. New drivers, as they learn how to drive a car, often make a big mistake by trying to stay in the middle of their lane by micro-steering when driving a car. They watch the lines on the road and […]
Complementary Teams
Most people in leadership roles have gone through the Strengths Finder 2.0 materials to determine their inbred strengths. Quite a smaller number have had the discussion about how that information impacts the team they are serving on. I’ve served on quite a number of church leadership teams. Some were healthy, some not so much. Some […]
Stress Factors
Not all stress comes from negative circumstances. Even very positive events produce stress. In the last ten days, I’ve experienced three positive events that have produced high levels of stress. Last weekend, we had flown to Minneapolis and I proudly filled the roles of Father-of-the-Bride and pastor of the ceremony. Yeah, there were some unplanned […]
Watch out for the day after a good day!
Leadership has it’s moments. One old time pastor said, “in ministry there is never two good days in a row.” It was said with tongue in cheek, but an argument could be made regarding it’s truth. One day everything goes great. Tasks are accomplished, decisions are made effectively, plans are executed with precision… the next […]
