The power of how you communicate as a leader is not limited to the great vision-casting speeches you make. Much of your impact takes place in your day to day conversations. Effective leaders know that there are no throw-away moments when it comes to communication. Every passing word, every conversation no matter how brief or…
3 Ways To Make Sure Nostalgia Doesn’t Hijack Your Vision
Nostalgia can have an important place with your team or organization. But if you’re not careful, nostalgia can hijack your vision. “We may be small now, but there was a day…” “We may not have a lot of impact now, but there was a day…” “We may be struggling now, but there was a day…”…
4 Changing Reasons I Now Attend the Global Leadership Summit
It probably comes as no surprise to you to learn that I have attended the Global Leadership Summit every year for many, many years. But in recent years I have found that my reasons for needing to be at the Summit have been changing. Instead of focusing solely on my own need for personal development,…
Why Leaders Need to See the World through “Young Eyes”
Originally posted May 1, 2012 There’s nothing quite like proven, reliable experience to help a leader navigate through the toughest of challenges. But at a recent gathering of the board of The Leadership Centre Willow Creek Canada, I was reminded of an important quality in leadership that is an essential companion to experience. It’s 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…
