The 2014 Global Leadership Summit in the United States and several Canadian cities is just days away. As I find my own anticipation rising for this year’s event, I went back to some “a-ha” moments I captured September 12, 2012. As you get ready for this year’s Summit consider how you might see your own…
3 Reasons that Progress Depends on Process
Originally posted September 11, 2012 A leadership lesson I learned almost 20 years ago has not only stayed with me for two decades, it has become embedded in my leadership. In leadership you can’t have progress without process. As a much younger and inexperienced leader I found myself serving on the board of our church,…
The 3 Most Common Recharging Mistakes Leaders Make
Ever thought you were charging your smart phone, only to discover that one end wasn’t properly plugged in? Instead of that beautiful, full green bar, all you had was that pathetic, useless little red bar. The same things happens to leaders all the time. Effective leaders know the importance of recharging; of taking the time…
Why Leaders Must Stop Feeding the Dragons
Originally posted June 17, 2013 How much time, energy and money do you spend feeding your organization’s dragons? Whatever you lead, you could well be feeding dragons you’re not even aware of. I’m talking about one of the biggest reasons your church or organization might be struggling to gain traction. I define a dragon as…
How Leaders Prevent Falling Off the Arrogance Cliff
My favorite cartoon has always been The Roadrunner. Every week I’d anticipate that moment when, without fail, the Coyote would find himself running full-speed along a mountain ridge, only to look down and discover that the road had ended. He had run straight off the cliff. When it comes to leadership character, I’ve also seen…
