There are hundreds of posts readily available today to help you set new leadership targets for 2018. Today, I want to ask you a very different leadership question: “Is my soul in a better place today than it was a year ago?” For 365 days you’ve been doing the hard work of leadership. You’ve been:…
5 Keys for Leaders to Read Through the Bible in a Year
I am just completing my 20th year in a row reading through the Bible cover to cover. This practice is one that fills my spiritual tank and which provides the fuel that drives my leadership. But like many others, I found it to be a very challenging discipline at first. Simply starting at Genesis and plowing…
The Surprising Christmas Gift Every Leader Gives
Have you watched (or read) A Christmas Carol this year? To me, the Christmas season doesn’t begin until I’ve taken in this Dickens classic (preferably the Alistair Sim version!) Not only does this story contain so many timeless Christmas themes, but it also carries an important leadership truth: Leaders have the power to give the…
3 Indicators You Need to Recharge Your Leadership Battery This Christmas
When your leadership battery is fully charged, everyone around you wins. The leader sets the emotional and cultural tone for the team. And so when the leader’s personal energy is running strong the entire culture benefits. Teams are more cohesive Tough decisions are made with confidence Tensions on the team are resolved in a healthy manner…
10 Simple Rules for Mastering the Language of Leadership
Have you ever tried to help a tourist with directions, only to discover that there is a language barrier? Pretty frustrating, isn’t it? When you don’t speak the same language even basic communication can be met with a blank stare. And it’s no different when you’re dealing with leaders. There is a distinct “language” of…
