So, a senior pastor is successful in growing his/her congregation by 20% this year and is rewarded with a bonus, based on some predetermined set of parameters related to growth. Good for the pastor ... good for the church ... good for the kingdom? A campus pastor is successful in getting a campus launched ahead of schedule and under budget. The church compensates the pastor to reward good performance. This is a … [Read more...]
Never Make A “Rule” You’re Not Prepared To Enforce
Another Important Practice When It Comes To Great Leadership
One mistake I see many leaders make is in the area of making "rules." What is a rule, really? When I was in corporate, the Human Resources Manual or Employee Handbook, depending on the organization, always had a list of "Major Work Rules." If an employee broke one of these rules, they would be facing "corrective action up to and including termination." The good news is, most of the time these work rules were … [Read more...]
James Kouzes and Barry Posner on How Leadership Drives Engagement
This Week's Top Quote From Around The Web
"A good leader gets things done; a great leader aspires, inspires, and achieves more. How do you become the kind of leader people want to follow? How do you get other people, by free will and free choice, to move forward together in pursuit of a common vision? How do you mobilize others to want to struggle for shared aspirations? Asking leaders about their personal bests is important, but it's only half the … [Read more...]
The Best Of The Blogosphere For The Week Of June 9th
This Week's Top Posts From Around The Web
How Churches Can Use Their Virtual Assistants - Belay Solutions Be Productive - Block Time - Franklin Covey 5 Ways To Give Your Team A Raise Without Paying Them More - Carey Nieuwhof 4 Factors To A Longer And More Successful Leadership Life - Dr. Scott Livingston The 3 Warning Signs Of A 'Clipboard Leadership' Disaster - Scott Cochrane And, this week's funny video... … [Read more...]
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