In a Justin Lathrop post from a while back, I remember reading ... When it comes to leadership, there are thousands of books about leading and managing a team. However, none of them will be beneficial without your ability to apply the principles to your own life. I couldn't agree more! As you know, one of my many passions is the topic of "good" leadership. I've often said that good leaders are extremely difficult … [Read more...]
Leadership And “Passion”
Is Passion A Necessity When It Comes To Great Leadership?
I've often said that "leaders are passionate about whatever they're leading." Is this true? What is passion and is it a necessary component of great leadership? I answer this question with a resounding "YES!" Rosabeth Moss Kanter said that “leaders share their passion.” I think this implies that a leader should have "passion." Right? A dictionary definition of passion is … [Read more...]
Strategic Planning Facilitation
Helping Churches Through Evaluation And Planning For The Future
I just returned from the Washington DC area where I helped a church through a Strategic Planning Process. I was there all day Friday and Saturday. I really enjoy leading church staff and lay leaders through this process! Watching leaders around the room begin to understand and imagine a future that's different, plotted out from a "plan and execute" point of view, is a very rewarding experience. The impact on … [Read more...]
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...]
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