Leaders cast vision. In the midst of uncertainty, when no one knows what may come next, leaders cast vision. I am fascinated by COVID19 and the rapid pace of change all around us. Every day new information bombards us, causing more shifts in reality. So, as a leader, how do …
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Student Leadership Development and COVID19
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 …
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 …
When “No” is the Best Answer
I think I’m a bit of a unicorn. Why? Because my cheesy pickup line effectiveness is 100%. In other words, the woman to whom I’m married, fell in love with my clever charm and wit from the beginning. Okay, maybe not. But it doesn’t change the fact that I’m 1 …