I still remember it. In early 1985, shortly after I began what would turn out to be 16 years at Micro Motion, the president of the company read the book, Out Of The Crisis by W. Edwards Deming. This reading profoundly changed him and would change the way the company was led more than any of us realized at the time. Deming argued that improving quality improves productivity which, in turn, reduces costs making the … [Read more...]
New Book – Intentional Churches
How Implementing An Operating System Clarifies Vision, Improves Decision-Making, and Stimulates Growth
I just finished reading the new book, Intentional Churches! A great read! I've read countless books related to ministry and church leadership over the years, but this one stands out. In fact, recently I've stopped reading on the "do church better" topic. Everything I pick up and start reading disappoints. It's usually the same old concepts and methods rehashed. Not this time, though. Intentional Churches is … [Read more...]
Intentional Churches Book
Moving From Surviving To Multiplying
If you're still on the fence about checking out the new Intentional Churches book, at least take a look at some of the resources Intentional Churches is offering for free. Here's a list: The Secret to Team Unity - 4 key questions for objective evaluation ChurchOS® Activation Dashboard - 3 tools to measure your leadership effectiveness Great Commission Activation Quiz - A rating quiz to access and align … [Read more...]
Your “True North”
First Things First ... The Best "Time Management" Book I've Ever Read
I've read a bunch of time management books over the years. I even took a class on time management way back when. By far and away, though, the best time management book I've ever read is First Things First by Stephen R. Covey. A while back my men's Bible study group discussed BIG decisions, including a little sharing about all of the "leadership books" we've read. I shared Principle Centered Leadership and The 7 … [Read more...]