Leaders who bash their predecessors, either overtly or subtly, are speaking much louder about themselves than they are speaking about their predecessors. It is a common occurrence, sadly, in leadership. You have likely seen it. A new leader arrives and starts to speak poorly about the past, even about the leader of the past. Perhaps…
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4 Postures Leaders Long for on Their Teams (and Leaders Must Be for Their Teams)
I often hear leaders brag about people on their leadership teams, people they love serving alongside, people they hope never leave. I have recently thought about the most recurring themes or attributes that leaders long for on their teams – postures or approaches that people take towards their roles and organization or ministry they serve….
Links for Leaders 4/20/18
3 Spiritual Vitality Warning Signs for Pastors—Dan Reiland Putting a price tag on great training and experience is hard. They are truly invaluable. But there is also a risk. That theological training and ministry experience you have as the spiritual leader may place you ahead of many in the congregation, much like a doctor knows…
Links for Leaders 3/16/18
10 Markers of the Best Spiritual Leaders I Know—Chuck Lawless Some folks are deeply spiritual, but not the best leaders. Others are strong leaders, but their actions deny their professed Christianity. To be honest, it’s not always easy to find folks who are both deeply spiritual and strong leaders. Here are some markers of those I’ve known…
Links for Leaders 5/19/17
How can you be a man living on the E.D.G.E.? Dr. Greg Jackson explains in a recent blog post for the LifeWay Men blog. “Leaders, if you want to to have a healthy team environment, you must learn to control less and influence more. The differences are measured in the results of creating a healthy…
Links for Leaders 3/17/17
“The crisis of belief period is real. And, it’s normal. Don’t think you’re unique – or weak – because you have doubts just before the big push. In my estimation, only arrogant or prideful leaders never struggle in this area.” Ron Edmondson shares about the leader’s crisis of belief. “God’s vision for your life is…
Links for Leaders 11/18/16
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Seven Signs Success Has Outgrown Your Character
Success has plagued many leaders. They experience the Lord’s blessing, see the fruits of their labor, and receive recognition. And many times, the success goes to their heads and hearts and pulls them away from utter dependence on the One who gave success in the first place. King Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26) is an example:…
Links for Leaders 10/10/14
Leadership involves the innovation and execution of ideas. But sometimes great ideas aren’t the best ideas for your ministry. Josh Patterson with four questions leaders must ask about their ideas. Whether you are a seasoned leader, college student, author, professor, CEO, politician, or pastor, we all have to learn to communicate well. Brad Lomenick shares…
Three Responses to a Fading Spotlight
In the landscape of ministering to the church, the tide of a leader’s influence often rises and falls. From an eternal perspective, the Lord uses different messengers in different seasons to accomplish His purposes. From a human vantage point, some leaders experience seasons of great influence: people read every word they write, they speak at…