No word has created more buzz in leadership circles in recent years than the word “authenticity.” Everyone talks about being an authentic leader. Everyone wants to be an authentic leader. The problem is, it can be hard to nail down a workable definition for what it means to truly be authentic. But a recent, somewhat…
The Top 5 Things Pastors Think, But Can Never Say
One of my favourite bloggers, Ben Reed (@BenReed) recently posted an article called What Pastors Really Mean When They Say… This post provided a fresh, sometimes hilarious, insight into what pastors say versus what they mean. The post immediately prompted me to flash back to my days as executive pastor of a large church, and…
How a Secret Agent Can Help Build Morale
As leaders, it is critical that we have an accurate read on the emotional condition of those we lead. So, let me ask you: “How good are you at reading the emotional temperature of your organization?” Early on in my leadership I discovered that not only was I a very poor discerner of the moods…
