Before you jump at that new leadership position you’ve been offered, consider three reasons you should consider staying right where you are. I once interviewed a leader in his mid-30’s for a position in the large church where I served as executive pastor. He was bright. He was professional. He was educated. He was personable. But something…
4 Signs You Should Drop Your BHAG
Everyone loves a Big Hairy Audacious Goal, but sometimes you should drop it and play Small Ball. When Jim Collins introduced leaders to the idea of the “Big hairy audacious goal” (BHAG) in his 1994 classic, Built to Last, he changed the vocabulary of leaders everywhere. Almost overnight leaders became obsessed with coming up with…
The 4 Temptations of “Nice-People Leadership”
Originally posted November 9, 2009 Can nice people be effective leaders? The short answer is “yes”, but we must vigilantly be on guard against certain temptations. Let’s be honest. In our culture being labeled as ‘nice’ has become the kiss of leadership death. I can still remember comments on my report cards going back…
Debunking the “It Doesn’t Matter Who Gets the Credit” Myth
Originally posted July 8, 2011 There is a well-known leadership axiom used in many churches that could be doing damage you’re not even aware of. It’s simply this: “If God gets the glory it doesn’t matter who gets the credit.” It sounds so…so…right. It sounds so noble…It even sounds somehow biblical. But if you have…
The “One Thing” That Can Unleash Your Team’s Potential
If you want to get the most out of your team, start by making sure each one knows one thing. Do you remember the scene in City Slickers when Curly (Jack Palance) explained the secret of life to Mitch (Billy Crystal)? CURLY: Do you know what the secret of life is? MITCH: No, what? CURLY:…
