The most effective leaders can lead volunteers because their leadership is bigger than providing a paycheck and perks. The most effective leaders are transformational, not merely transactional. They offer a compelling mission not merely a job. They provide a sense of belonging not merely a list of benefits. Volunteers are led with something much deeper…
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Links for Leaders 5/11/18
The Twin Engines of Organizational Change—Steve Graves Something is heavy enough to demand action, and something happens to make leaders think they have to act “now.” I often call this the twin engines of Big and Now. Few people change and even fewer organizations change without some combination of Big and Now. Identifying the urgencies…
Links for Leaders 9/8/17
The Vital Importance of Respect in Leadership—Scott Cochrane The best leaders I know make it a point to place people in their orbit who will intentionally challenge their ideas. This produces better outcomes and keeps the leader’s ego in check. 4 Lies That Cause Pastors to Neglect Their Families—Jaime Owens Among young pastors and church…
Links for Leaders 8/18/17
What Type of Contributor Are You?—Stephen R. Graves Any number of things can define and distinguish the contribution someone makes to an enterprise, but all contributors fall into two main types: performers and managers. Some structures are set up more for one than the other, but every industry faces this challenge and every client I…
Links for Leaders 11/14/14
Leaders, what can you do to create a culture designed to help our staff members grow? Steve Bezner shares five ways to help your staff thrive. The need for transformation has never before been more keenly felt in the corporate world. Business leaders feel the pressure. Here are three traps that block corporate transformation. Whether you’re…