Disengagement in meetings can quickly snowball. You have seen this. When a few people disengage in a meeting, others are soon to follow. One of the biggest culprits of disengagement in a meeting are distractions. Distractions can steer emotional energy, creative thinking, and collective wisdom away from the important matters being discussed. Here are four…
Workplace
Links for Leaders 11/6/15
Cultural circumstances and technological advances change the way we live and work every day. In 2016, there are bound to be some dynamic changes in the workplace, and good leaders effectively lead change. Here are six ways our work may change in 2016. “As the organization grows – as strategy changes – additions in structure have…
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…
Links for Leaders 3/6/15
“Jesus was a friend of sinners. This is clearly established throughout the gospels. Jesus was among them, in relationship with them, respected by them and evidently they enjoyed his company enough that they continued to seek him out.” -Micah Fries sharing three ways to be a friend of sinners. Pride is insidious, isn’t it? Leaders…
Everyday Serving in the Workplace
A common misconception among Christians is that their work is not spiritual, that a regular 9-to-5 day cannot be sacred. If they’re going to do anything spiritual or ministry-oriented, it’ll have to happen around these occupied time slots. But this implies that everybody needs to be a full-time pastor of some kind if they’re going…