Let’s talk about “Aha” moments. Those moments where someone says something and you almost instinctively push back, only to realize they’re right. One of my aha moments came about 10 years ago. I was serving bi-vocationally at the church where I grew up. We were seeing some good growth, but …
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3 Questions to Help You Grow as a Leader
Earlier this week, I wrote about how our leadership development begins with us. I can’t make you grow, and you can’t make me grow. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one, and I hope one you’re willing to make. As you seek to grow in your leadership, here are three …
Leadership Growth Begins with…
I’ve been on an interesting leadership journey the past 12 months. It all started with an audio book. During the summer of COVID shutdowns, I had just finished our biggest event, and was looking to unwind a little bit. So, naturally, I stepped outside to my grill. As is my …
Who Sets the Target?
As leaders, I don’t think we have to trick people into accomplishing a task, but I do think our role becomes one of setting the target, or inviting people into the conversation as we seek to set the target.
Find a Delicate Balance
I have a question for you today: how much of what you believe about yourself is because of what you tell yourself, or because of what others tell you? I have a pretty harsh inner critic. I’m constantly battling self-doubt and thoughts of not being able to stand up to …