Update from May 5, 2014 post I am in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this week, meeting with the leaders of the Global Leadership Summit sites from the U.S. and Canada. Being around such extraordinary pastors has reminded me of one distinguishing feature of effective leaders- that of tremendous personal discipline. But these leaders have reminded me…
What Leaders Can Learn from the Growing Church in Cuba
Leadership nuggets can come across your path anytime, any place. If you’re looking for them. This was one of my huge take-aways from my recent visit to Havana, Cuba, where the Willow Creek Association has been supporting a group of local churches to help develop Christian leaders. One of the friends I spent time with…
How ‘Bandwidth’ Can Expand Your Leadership
Recently I completed a two week leadership coaching trip with Bill Hybels, who was building into leaders from Hong Kong to New Delhi. One teaching in particular left an indelible mark in my own leadership. How broad is the bandwidth of your leadership? That question might have been the most impacting of all of the…
How to Spot Insecurity in Leadership, And Why it Matters
Updated from February 17, 2014 post “A lot can happen when you have an insecure leader. None of it very good.” That wisdom from a church leader with whom I served in Canada has stayed with me for years. He was pointing out that an insecure leader will inevitably speak or act in ways that…
Are You a Bridge-Builder or a Wall-Erector?
This month I am traveling with Bill Hybels in Asia, who is coaching leaders in 7 different cities. During our stop in Delhi, India, Bill asked a leadership question that immediately grabbed everyone’s attention, and which should resonate with leaders everywhere. ”Are you a bridge-builder, or a wall-erector?” Bill asked this question to a group…
