Leadership is tough. The constant battle that wages war between finding a groove and not being satisfied with where things are can take a toll over time. Comfort versus progress provide the background for an ongoing tension. That’s where vision and focus come into play. During seasons where comfort starts …
wes Quotes on Leadership
I recently finished a short John Maxwell book (Self Improvement 101) with a wealth of worthy quotes. I thought today I would share a few of those with you: “Whenever I mentor people and help them discover their purpose, I always encourage them to start the process by discovering their …
The Leadership Current
I was scrolling through Facebook this weekend and saw a post that made me raise my eyebrows. It was a picture of a group of seniors and the statement was something along the lines of “these seniors are ready to be the leaders of their school.” I think the sentiment …
Reframing Student Leadership, pt 2
One of Maxwell’s Laws of Leadership is the Law of Explosive Growth – If you want to grow, lead followers; if you want to multiply, lead leaders. Here’s what I’ve found in ministry: I have to lead both. Hear me out. I’m not contradicting one of the foremost leaders on …
Reframing Student Leadership
I saw a youth ministry related facebook post the other day asking how the collective hive mind selects student leaders. I think this is an extremely legitimate question, but one that needs a quick reframing. Let me start by zooming out. The bottom line when it comes to leadership development …