The way you lead virtually can make a big difference in how you lead in-person. The pandemic ushered in a new world of virtual meetings, and this has meant new challenges and opportunities for leaders. And as we have embraced Zoom meetings as a new reality of our leadership world, we have also seen that…
Do You Keep Saying, “I Hate Meetings”? You Could Be Killing Your Culture
When you say, “I hate meetings!”, your team could be receiving a message that might be damaging your culture more than you ever realized. In recent years a virtual movement has sprung up in leadership circles where it has become increasingly fashionable to announce, “I hate meetings!” When You Say ‘I Hate Meetings’ Your Team Hears…
5 Ways Great Meetings Can Drive Your Organization Forward
It has become increasingly fashionable for leaders to say, “I just hate going to all these meetings!” And while it’s true that a poorly led meeting can indeed be a waste of time, effectively leveraged meetings can provide you with at least five irreplaceable opportunities: 1. In a…
A 15 Minute Solution to Your Complex Problem
Do you have a complex problem that needs to be solved quickly? Consider using “Reason Meetings.” I first learned about Reason Meetings in my years as an executive pastor in a large church, and I quickly became a fan of their effectiveness. Just as the name suggests, a Reason Meeting is held because there is…
Why My Best Day is the Day I Plan Nothing
If you were to look at my Outlook Calendar, two things would stand out. First of all, from Monday to Thursday you’d find that I schedule everything. Everything! I work ruthlessly to align my daily calendar with my highest priorities, and I’ve learned that for me, if I don’t pro-actively drop my ‘big rocks’ into…
