Updated from February 24, 2014 post This week the executive team of the Willow Creek Association engaged in a robust day of candidate interviews for a key position on our team. As full a day as this was, this was simply one more chapter in a lengthy, and deliberate, process that has been unfolding for…
Leading Where it Counts- Moving from the Periphery to the Core
A few weeks ago I traveled with Bill Hybels to Brazil where Bill addressed some 1200 officers in the Brazilian Military Police Force. The event was a special Global Leadership Summit, designed especially for Brazil’s military personnel. As I took in this scene a huge leadership truth hit me; this room was packed with leaders…
4 Myths about Kindness Leaders Must Overcome
Updated from January 31, 2014 post This week the Willow Creek Association honored its staff who have served for 10 or 15 years. As I watched my teammates receive their recognition a thought struck me; “Each one of these tremendous leaders shares at least one important leadership quality. Each one is a kind leader.” By kindness,…
5 Ways That “Showing Up Leadership” Creates Huge Impact
Updated from December 12, 2013 post For the past two weeks I’ve had the privilege of traveling with Bill Hybels, visiting some fantastic churches across Brazil, Paraguay and Mexico, meeting exceptional leaders in each city. To a person, each of these leaders demonstrated the critical leadership skill of “showing up”. I saw that part of…
The Character Crisis that can Chase People Away
This month’s leadership coaching trip with Bill Hybels through South America and Mexico saw more than 3000 leaders impacted. One of the recurring themes that emerged centered on “What kind of leader do people want to follow?” To a group of leaders in Rio de Janeiro Bill emphatically underscored 2 chilling qualities people can’t stand…
