There was a famous research experiment conducted by two Princeton psychology professors that shows the harm busyness does to our priorities and our focus. Because the experiment was conducted on seminary students, it is very applicable to ministry leaders and churches. The year was 1973. John Darely and Daniel Batson were the professors. Three groupings…
Friendship
Why You Can’t Have Friends Without Conflict
Loneliness seems to be on the rise. So much so that Britain appointed its first ever “Minister of Loneliness” to work to combat the rising problem of loneliness in the country. Research uncovered that nearly 9 million people in the Country “often or always feel lonely.” Why is loneliness on the rise? What values have…
Links for Leaders 5/12/17
“Getting beyond your own narrative helps you widen your outlook, cleans up your perspective, and softens your heart.” Steve Graves shares about the importance of being a thoughtful leader. “It’s true that glamorizing the past can leave you longing to go back rather than forward. But ignoring the past can be just as dangerous. Knowing…
Links for Leaders 4/29/16
What if we eliminated email? Would the world end? Would anyone get any work done? Check out this fascinating article I read this week at HBR about the prospect of eliminating email altogether. “Echo chambers occur when a leader’s ideas are consistently applauded without question. Rarely are the leader’s ideas, decision-making, and actions challenged. And…
Three Types of Friends Every Leader Needs
Some have lamented that leadership is lonely. The unique pressure and responsibilities that leaders face can push some leaders to isolation. But wise leaders reject the temptation to remove themselves from others. Great leaders know they need others for both encouragement and wisdom. Here are three types of friends that every leader needs: 1. A…
Links for Leaders 3/6/15
“Jesus was a friend of sinners. This is clearly established throughout the gospels. Jesus was among them, in relationship with them, respected by them and evidently they enjoyed his company enough that they continued to seek him out.” -Micah Fries sharing three ways to be a friend of sinners. Pride is insidious, isn’t it? Leaders…