This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… Leaders solve problems. And whatever problem you’re facing there is a standard playbook to move you towards a solution. This Leadership Solution Playbook became something of a lifeline when I encountered a serious problem…
How To Overcome The Biggest Problem-Solving Problem In Leadership
Leaders solve problems. But to become more effective, you likely need to overcome the biggest problem-solving problem in leadership. Sometimes the reason you can’t solve a problem is because you were never supposed to solve it. Wise leaders stare down each challenge that comes across their plate, and before expending an ounce of energy on…
3 “Don’ts” When Dealing with Complainers
“Our small group curriculum is too much fluff!” “I can never find out what’s going on around the church!” “Why do we sing so many old hymns?!” If you’re a church leader, you’ve likely heard each of these complaints, or some variation on these themes. The point is,…
Why Leaders Walk Towards Barking Dogs
You’ve just found out that petty arguments might be brewing among staff in your youth department. What do you do? You’ve noticed that weekly giving is slipping below projections. What do you do? You’ve picked up on the news that your board is spending a lot of time discussing matters that really don’t further the…
