In order to maximize leadership effectiveness, there are a number of disciplines that must be mastered. Some are obvious, but a few essential disciplines are often well below the radar. The obvious disciplines include: Hard work Planning and execution Initiative Resilience But what about the “below the radar” disciplines? Effective leaders know that there are…
How To Build Values By Ringing The Bell For What Matters
The values on your team or in your organization are not formed by the posters and plaques that hang on the wall. More than any other factor, values are formed by what you celebrate. There’s an old axiom that says, “What gets measured, gets done.” And while there is truth in this, when it comes…
The Soul-Filling Impact of Good Friday
For many Christ followers, Good Friday is merely the warm-up act to the main event; Easter Sunday. But I believe there is tremendous “soul-filling” value in focusing on a key moment in the Good Friday narrative. It starts by looking at two critical “walks” that God took with his people. The first walk took place…
The Top 10 Blooper Reel You Must Avoid
Have you ever been guilty of a “premature celebration”? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, take a 3:42 break in your day and watch this hilarious compilation of ESPN’s Top 10 Premature Celebrations. Even if you’re not a sports fan you’re going to have a great laugh at some of these episodes of…
Guest Post – Getting the Right Things Done by David Arrol Macfarlane
Today I’m pleased to feature a guest post from David Arrol Macfarlane, Director of National Initiatives for the Billy Graham Association of Canada. His recent post Getting the Right Things Done caused me to do a lot of evaluation in my own leadership, and I hope it hits you the same way. In business we…
