Have you ever seen the movie Braveheart? Mel Gibson's character William Wallace is an excellent example of what I'm talking about. He was "out in front" of the army of men he assembled to fight for freedom. The men were willing to risk their lives partly, at least, because Wallace was willing to risk his. He didn't hang back and expect his men to do the "dirty work." He was willing to do the dirty work himself. He … [Read more...]
Deming’s 14 Points
Contemplating The Profoundness Of Deming's Leadership Philosophy And How It Fundamentally Changed Organizational Leadership
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...]
Leadership Evangelism
The "Key" When It Comes To Spiritual Development And Church Growth
I have spoken to and worked with many church leaders over the years, and one of the most common issues they are facing is the challenge of finding leaders to enable and fuel the growth of their ministries. Without a good supply of leaders, a church will find it very difficult to grow, increase conversions, and expand its impact on the community and beyond. If the church is focused on reaching the un-churched, very … [Read more...]
Self-Leadership
The Most Difficult Person To Lead Well Is Yourself
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 rare. Why? The reason … [Read more...]
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