“A leader never quits!” From the moment we take our first baby-steps in leadership, this anti-quitting sentiment is drilled into our heads. But an episode that unfolded in my days as executive pastor in a large church jolted me into realizing that this axiom is simply not always true. Sometimes, leaders must have the courage…
3 Keys to Overcome the Perils of “Image Management”
Originally posted March 20, 2012 When you face an important leadership decision, your first instinct is to do what’s best for your team, your organization or your constituency. But your second instinct might be less noble. It’s the temptation to use the opportunity to manage your image, rather than managing the decision. Here are the…
4 Vital Steps When Your Vision is Not Aligned with Your Church
What do you do when your vision is growing apart from your church’s vision? That was the question posed by a young man I’m mentoring these days. He’s on staff in a local church, and is finding that the direction he wants to take his department is at odds with the overall direction of the…
