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 …
wes Check It Out – Rows vs. Round Tables
A few summers ago I took a group of student leaders to a conference in the metroplex. While there, instead of sitting in rows, we sat around tables. We came home and within a few months we made the switch in our youth room to round tables. The discussion, warmth, …
Start Somewhere
I am a thinker. I have a terrible tendency to be able to argue both sides, even when they don’t need to be argued. Because of my propensity to think, I joke that I spend 90% of my time thinking about what I could do, and 10% actually doing it.
Having a Personal Development Plan
Today, let’s take a moment for some evaluation. That’s right: you need to evaluate some things about yourself before moving forward in your leadership journey. First, what is your plan for personal leadership development? What are you doing now that has helped you become a better leader? Look at a …
3 Questions to Help You Become a Better Leader (part 1)
Well, here we go. If you haven’t read the intro to the 3 Questions, click here to do that before reading on. Once you’ve done that, read on. The 3 Questions are all based around a single starting point: When you walk into a room, ask yourself these 3 questions. …