“Self-importance blocks leadership. The difference between self-importance and knowing you matter is ego. Humble leaders know that others make their leadership.” Dan Rockwell shares 10 questions humble leaders ask themselves. “No one particularly likes criticism, but when it is offered properly it can actually improve life for everyone – which is why we call it…
Criticism
Links for Leaders 7/15/16
“There is one common struggle every pastor seems to face. I’ve seen it in dozens of pastors. I often hear it on Mondays – even after a great Sunday. I’ve been guilty of this one – many times. It was true in church planting and in church revitalization.” What is it? Ron Edmondson shares the…
Links for Leaders 4/15/16
It is nearly impossible to keep up with advances in technology, even in the workplace. New types of communication and productivity tools seem to be created every day, and it can be overwhelming at times. One thing that doesn’t change, though, is good management. Much of the role of a leader is to lead and…
Five Necessary Character Traits for Handling Criticism Well
Elbert Hubbard quipped, “To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” Because leaders cannot afford to do nothing or say nothing, being criticized comes with the territory of being a leader. In leadership, affirmation today does not mean affirmation tomorrow. In many ways leaders face the same volatility as coaches who can, within…
Links for Leaders 11/13/15
“We also need help in thinking and framing the differences in our personality, calling, and work.” –Stephen Graves writes, previewing his new book The Gospel Goes to Work. “Priorities are powerful. Even if you operate at the greatest possible level of productivity, your work won’t mean much if it’s spent on tasks that ultimately have little…
Five Ways to Critique Without Crushing
As a leader, you owe it to those you lead to offer them feedback. Without feedback, development is hampered, as people don’t know what actions to repeat and what actions to tweak. Giving encouragement and accolades is not something leaders dread, but offering feedback that could be perceived as critical is something many leaders struggle…
Five Signs It Is Time to Give Up with a Critic
Leaders will have critics. The author Elbert Hubbard quipped, “Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing, and you’ll never be criticized.” And while feedback is different from criticism, both can be helpful. Feedback is different from criticism in that it seeks to correct and restore rather than embarrass and destroy. Nevertheless, the Lord can and…
Links for Leaders 2/27/15
Criticism is tough to swallow sometimes, isn’t it? Leaders deal with criticism all the time, and it can get aggravating. Even so, leaders must not respond in anger. Three reasons why from Ron Edmondson. High performing leaders expect a lot of themselves and the people around them, as they should. But how do leaders react…
Pete Carroll and the Pain of Leadership
During the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, some were speculating if Pete Carroll should be considered one of the greatest coaches of all time. He won multiple championships coaching at USC and was on his way to winning his second straight Super Bowl, a feat many deem almost impossible in the days of free…