Today I’m going to go out on a limb. I do not know if this is a solid leadership principle, or just something that’s true in my life, but here we go. Sometimes, the why behind a decision carries more weight than the what. I do not believe in doing things …
wes Trust the Process, A Follow-Up
Okay, let me clarify a little from Tuesday’s post, especially for my friend at Red Phog (follow him on Twitter here). With any process, there is one major variable to keep in mind: context matters. Context is everything, especially in leadership. As we lead people, we understand that no two …
Learning to Follow Up, Part 2
Okay, as promised, here are the questions I use when evaluating an event. (click here to read the first part.) What Did We Do? I use the first part to basically plot out the steps I took in preparing. If there were decisions to be made, I explain my reasoning …
Learning to Follow-Up
Last week I mentioned I was on a trip with my church. This week, I have the opportunity to make some of the most significant progress for next year’s trip, but I have to make the choice to evaluate. Over the years, I’ve realized I have a terrible memory. I can …
Communicate Expectations
I’m on a trip this week with my church. Over the years, during and after trips I realize key details that need to be fixed. This year, I realized something early in the trip: I am the only adult who has seen a schedule. Our trip is one we have …