We need to begin these insights by stating there was already an interruption that was being felt in the church world pre-pandemic. The church world was on a pathway of disruption with or without Covide-19. That said Barna Research has been on the fore-front of this study. Churches in Canada, USA, and United Kingdom have been part of […]

Some wake up to an alarm. Some wake up to a calling – Unknown 8 Characteristics of A Calling – When it is your calling, you won’t have to chase it. You will be captivated by it. Your Calling Matches Who You Are – No one is ever called called to so something they are […]

If your actions inspire people to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are a transformational leader. I believe in training in leadership. I have vested my 40+ years on Faith-based work of which 34 years investing in others to become leaders. However, so that we do not miss the elephant […]

The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less. The Law of Influence Leadership position does not give someone leadership authority. Having a title is not the same as having influence or moral authority. Harvard Professor Sharer states that moral authority is not easy to define, but you know it when you […]

Our differences can make a positive difference – Maxwell A few years ago in Harvard Business Review they gave a definition of TEAM. “A team is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, set of performance goals, and approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable.” (Katzenbach […]

You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership – Dwight D. Eisenhower Consider the following comparisons on what Directing Vs. Connecting looks like. This is an “AHA” moment. 7 Insights on making this important Leader Shift Humility – Let People Know You Need Them Good Leaders are aware […]

If I have seen farther than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants – Isaac Newton John Maxwell articulates four stages to move from being a personal producer to an equipper of others – Ladder climbing to Ladder Building. Ladder Climbing – “How High Can I Go?” Glen Turner stated the hardest […]

Have you ever thought about the expectations of your organization? Think about this for a moment. Are you expected to “hold the line?” Maintain the course? Change direction? Get out of the box? Blow up the box? (John Maxwell). Without sabotaging your organization and the good people you work with, ask yourself right now what […]

You cannot lead people if you need people. John Maxwell There is a vast difference between conceding that change is inevitable and believing that change is essential. John Maxwell Here are seven insights on shifting from Pleaser to LeaderChange your expectations toward leadership – Learn to separate what is best for you versus what is […]

Value Team-Work Isn’t it interesting that as a challenge escalates the need for team-work escalates. The true measure of successful leadership is not getting people to work. The true measure of a successful leader is not getting people to work harder. The true measure of a successful leader is getting people to work hard together! […]