Boomers. Generation X. Millenials. You have likely read research and descriptions on each generation. While generational generalities cannot adequately or specifically describe individuals, generational names and descriptions endure because they are helpful in understanding the influences and the commonalities in a generation of people. Thus parents, ministry leaders, and educators are wise to pay attention…
Millennials
Links for Leaders 6/2/17
“Successful leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about being able to find them by asking better questions.” Jeremy Chandler shares about how to help Millennials become better leaders on Ron Edmondson’s blog. “Knowing your history can make all the difference in charting the path to the future.” Selma Wilson shares about the importance…
Links for Leaders 1/27/17
“Rules and policies are good most of the time. There are legal, ethical, and moral reasons we need them. But when policies and procedures become a barrier to organizational growth, someone needs to step up and challenge them. When rules are allowed to go on without review, an organization can quickly move to a compliance…
Links for Leaders 7/22/16
Being a “good leader” can seem like such a vague concept at times. What does it mean to be a “good leader,” and how can one even take practical steps to become a better leader? Mike Lukaszewski shared 15 practical ways leaders can better themselves on his blog recently. His thoughts are helpful and easy…
Links for Leaders 6/10/16
When you’re hiring a team, resumés are important, of course. But resumés usually can’t communicate the character of the candidate you’re interviewing. So, the question is, “How do I assess someone’s character?” Scott Cochrane offers some help on this front. “The behavior of a bully boss can include a wide range of various forms of non-physical…
Seven Differences Between Motivating and Manipulating
Some have articulated that leaders need to motivate employees differently because of the infusion of millennials into the workforce. But that is only true if a leader has relied primarily on extrinsic motivation—on putting carrots or rewards in front of followers. Carrots work less and less because millennials are more intrinsically motivated than preceding generations….
Links for Leaders 5/13/16
Most likely, if you’re in any sort of leadership role, you have to make presentations from time to time. If you’re a pastor, you’re likely preaching with some regularity. If you’re a manager in your workplace, you’re likely leading team meetings on occasion. Here are five tips that may help you improve your presentations—I found…
Three Ways Millennials Make You a Better Leader
Some bemoan the inevitable—that millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are becoming a larger section of the workforce. If you Google “millennials and work,” a plethora of articles will show up. Some affirm traits in millennials that contribute to a healthy work environment: creativity, technological savvy, or altruism. Others point to millennials and express…
Links for Leaders 3/18/16
A pastor without a healthy marriage is going to have significant difficulty leading the local church effectively. Healthy pastors lead healthy churches, and if a pastor’s marriage is in disrepair, so will the church be. Mark Dance shares about where pastors can get help for their marriages—don’t hesitate to get help if you need it!…
Longevity and Millennials in the Workplace
Several weeks ago, some members from my team asked me to be the final “sign-off” on hiring an individual they felt strongly about for a specific role. During the interview I asked how long the person felt he would be in the position, to which he replied, “I value longevity. I see myself in the…