Leaders are readers. And that’s one reason why, when two leaders connect, one of the first questions they will ask is, “So, what are you reading these days?” I love to learn what other leaders are reading, and very often what they share with me ends up on my own reading list. And so, to…
How Reading the Bible Cover-To-Cover Can Maximize Your Leadership in 2023
What disciplines will you introduce, or re-commit to, in order to keep your leadership tank filled in 2023? If you are a leader of faith, one of most effective disciplines you can maintain is a steady diet of engagement with the bible. For leaders of faith, regular engagement with the bible provides: Practical wisdom Historical…
How 4 Simple Questions Can Redefine a “Great Leadership Day”
Wherever you lead, and in whatever capacity, there is one question that should be top of mind when the day is done. “Did I lead well today?” If you can’t answer that question clearly and definitively each and every day, what was the point of all of that leadership energy you expended? What was the…
How 5 Simple “To Do” Items Can Transform Your Leadership
Self-leadership requires self-evaluation. Leaders must be able to end their day, look back, and know with certainty whether or not this was a good leadership day. That means having a “to do” list that reflects priorities worth pursuing. It means knowing exactly what comprises an effective leadership day; it means understanding the elements that work…
My Leadership Journey: 12 Books That Impacted Me Most In 2021
As we turn the corner into this new year, effective leaders make a practice not only of looking boldly into 2022, but also of reflecting purposefully back on 2021. To that end, I have reviewed the books I read in 2021, and have compiled my own list of those that impacted me the most. My…