Back when I was starting to help develop what we now call Horizon Leadership Camp, I set out to ask as many youth minsters as possible one question: What are you doing to develop student leaders? In the process of asking the question, I came to a conclusion: developing student …
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3 Tips to Navigate an Unclear Future
We are living in a strange time. I have so many thoughts and questions about what is happening all around us, but so few answers. I would not say I’m worried about COVID19, but more worried about the implications it carries for the next few weeks. Every day for the …
Building Trust
One of the joys of leadership is bringing new people alongside and letting them lead. One of the risks in leadership is deciphering how much rope a new person should be given. So, how do we decide how much freedom to give a new person? Easy – relationships. Occasionally, as …
Flashback Friday #7
Have you ever intended to have a conversation, but just couldn’t find the right time? What if the “right time” is actually the wrong time to look for? In today’s flashback, I talk about the difference between the “right time” and the “necessary time”. And it’s a principle I return …
Think Trails, Not Highways
Sometimes when I write, I formulate ideas as I go. Okay, maybe a lot of the time. That’s why last Thursday’s post (Cast the Vision, Not the Path) has been replaying in my mind. Do I truly think for leadership, it’s beneficial to set the destination and let someone else …