“One aspect of leadership is appreciating the people one leads. I must admit, this has to be a discipline for me, because I’m not naturally wired for this.” Ron Edmondson shares seven suggestions for leaders when they are offering praise. “How do you lead your congregation to be a people that reflect the Gospel? The…
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Links for Leaders 11/20/15
Perhaps one of the most universal needs in the workplace is the need to feel productive. Whether you’re a C-Suite executive, a mid-level manager, an assistant, or otherwise, you wish you were more productive. Here are five simple tips to improve your productivity. “Lack of curiosity is deadly in changing times. Vision, courage, and energy,…
Why Can’t We Stop Rejoicing?
A few weeks ago on a flight, I read the lead article in Southwest’s magazine titled “Enough Already: Praise gets heavy. So why can’t we stop?” Heidi Stevens, from the Chicago Tribune, wrote a great and funny piece on the downfalls of “praising our kids too much.” She cites research that shows heaping praise on…