Have you ever been guilty of a “premature celebration”? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, take a 3:42 break in your day and watch this hilarious compilation of ESPN’s Top 10 Premature Celebrations. Even if you’re not a sports fan you’re going to have a great laugh at some of these episodes of…
Guest Post – When Leaders Respond to God by Gary Schwammlein
Today I’m very pleased to feature this guest post from Gary Schwammlein, the executive vice-president of Willow Creek Association’s International Ministry. In addition to helping to serve church leaders in Canada, Gary works around the world and has a front row seat to see how God is using the Global Leadership Summit to stir up…
Re-post When It’s Okay to Punt a Core Value
Take out a copy of your team’s core values. You know the one I mean. It’s either filed away in a folder called “Documents”, or perhaps it’s in that binder labeled “2007 Off-site Retreat”. It’s possible that it’s framed and posted on the wall in your staff coffee room. I’ll give you a minute while…
Why Leaders Need to Seize EVERY Moment
There are no throw-away moments in leadership. As you think through your upcoming day, your leadership horsepower is likely focused on a key meeting you’ll be leading, an inspiring vision talk you’re preparing, or perhaps a crucial decision you’re anticipating. All important. But there are no throw-away moments in leadership. I saw this truth lived…
How Leaders Move from the Engine Room to the Bridge
You can’t steer a ship from the engine room. Effective leaders know that their place is on the “bridge” of their organization, scanning the horizon and moving things forward. But they also know that it’s necessary and important to poke around the engine room from time to time. Here’s the leadership question: How do you…
