In his business book, How the Mighty Fall, Jim Collins chronicles what causes great companies to crumble. The first stage is hubris. The dictionary defines hubris as excessive pride. When the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors last night to win their first NBA championship behind monster performances from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving,…
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Links for Leaders 2/19/16
Most people dread meetings. Often, meetings are organized to address a project or problem that is worth addressing, but far too often, meetings are more trouble than they’re worth. This week, Selma Wilson, with whom I am blessed to work, shares some ways you can make meetings more effective and increase results. “It’s ultimately up…
Links for Leaders 1/29/16
“It is difficult to admit that your leadership is not working. It takes humility.” Art Rainer is right on the money. Sometimes in leadership, you need to stop being yourself and start working on being someone better than you are right now. A good leader is a good family member. You could be the best…
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 2/27/15
Criticism is tough to swallow sometimes, isn’t it? Leaders deal with criticism all the time, and it can get aggravating. Even so, leaders must not respond in anger. Three reasons why from Ron Edmondson. High performing leaders expect a lot of themselves and the people around them, as they should. But how do leaders react…