Ten Books Every Christian Needs in Their Library—Devin Maddox It seems silly, maybe even snooty, in this day and age, to talk about a home “library,” but even the least enthusiastic readers have one. I notice them in every home I visit. Sometimes the home library is a set of built-in shelves framed around the…
Emotional Intelligence
3 Risks of Personality Tests
As I recently wrote, utilizing a personality test with the team you lead can foster a greater appreciation and communication among team members. But there are some cautions. Here are three ways we can misuse personality tests: 1. Justify unhealthy approaches. One pastor joked about the proclivity of tests to justify a person’s unhealthy behavior…
10 Reasons You Must Treat Each Person Differently
Leading people well is much more difficult than treating them the same.
3 Reasons Emotional Intelligence Wins When Choosing Leaders
People who are intellectually smart but relationally dumb have a tendency to lead with logic and dismiss people’s hearts.
Links for Leaders 4/1/16
Leaders don’t stay in their positions forever. In today’s workplace, people are changing jobs more frequently than ever. However, if a new opportunity has come your way and you plan to leave your current role, here are three things to do before you go. “Emotional intelligence is the extent to which someone is able to…
Links for Leaders 7/24/15
Leadership is a privilege and a responsibility, but it can certainly come with its challenges along the way. These 12 things, though, devastate leadership. “Determining who you hire for a job plays a big part in forming your company’s culture and ensuring its future success,” writes Carolyn Sun. Helpful post on evaluating emotional intelligence. “Leaders hold…
Links for Leaders 1/9/15
Church leaders need to be keenly aware of the importance and beauty of diversity. Brandon Smith recently interviewed Trillia Newbell, and their conversation is helpful as it relates to diversity and discipleship. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill and a helpful post on…