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The Communication Plan

Developing A Plan To Meet The Difficult Challenge Of Effective Communication In Any Organization

One of the most important components of good leadership is also one of the most difficult.  Have you ever heard the expression, "I feel like I'm being treated like a mushroom"?  Mushrooms are fed a lot of "crap" and kept in the dark ... obviously not good when it comes to communication. The bottom line is that continuously communicating with everyone is critically important to an organization's overall … [Read more...]

To Correct Or To Discipline?

Exploring Approaches To Addressing Employee Performance In The Workplace

I've never been a fan of disciplinary action processes. You know, the process a manager or supervisor is supposed to go through with an employee who is doing something they shouldn't or not doing something they should. It's not that I don't believe we should address performance problems; it's just that I think the point is not to discipline the person. You know, like giving your 3-year old a "timeout" because they … [Read more...]

Senior Pastor Duties And Responsibilities

Responding To The Many Requests I've Had For A "Senior Pastor Job Description"

As you've probably noticed by now, there's currently no "Senior Pastor Job Description" posted here on Executive Pastor Online. I've had several requests for one, and my response is always the same. Maybe I'll write one someday. But, for now, here's the deal ... At least at my church, the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Pastor are outlined in the church's Bylaws. The Bylaws describe the Leadership … [Read more...]

Performance Evaluations Are Overrated

Do Performance Evaluations Improve Performance?

Performance appraisals are good. Right? Of course, periodically giving people feedback on their performance is a good thing. Isn’t it? I guess that depends on what you mean by a “good thing.” Doing performance appraisals seems like a good thing to do intuitively, but have you ever given any thought to what they actually accomplish? No … I mean “really” give it some thought. They give managers something to do at … [Read more...]