Truly good leadership is hard to find. Many people in leadership positions (it has been my experience) shouldn't be. It's sad but true. So, when an organization is fortunate enough to have solid leadership in place, leveraging it is HUGE. It's all about scalability! How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around, and good leaders are extremely … [Read more...]
Consistency
The 8th Leadership Fundamental
I believe a good leader absolutely must be a consistent leader! Following through and doing what you say you are going to do is imperative. Why? What does it mean to be consistent as a leader? Does it mean inflexible or “not creative?” Does it mean that you are “set in your ways?” How can a leader do the things leaders are supposed to do –like “stir the pot” when things are too settled– and be consistent at the … [Read more...]
Building Infrastructure Is Critical!
The 3rd Leadership Fundamental
Truly good leadership is hard to find. Many people in leadership positions (it has been my experience) shouldn't be. It's sad but true. So, when an organization is fortunate enough to have solid leadership in place, leveraging it is HUGE. It's all about scalability! How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around and good leaders are extremely … [Read more...]
Decision Making
Decisions Are Made Based On An Organization's Priorities, Not On Fairness
I was in a meeting the other day during which a staff person said that something "wasn't fair." While I contemplated the decision and their comment, I remembered a post I saw a very long time ago written by Tim Stevens. In the post, he shared several thoughts ... We aren't fair about what gets promoted from the platform. Some ministries or events get priority. We aren't fair about which events or … [Read more...]