Honestly, I do not know if today’s leadership lesson is a leadership lesson, or just a life lesson, but seeing how you’re both a leader AND alive, let’s dive in anyway. Ask for help. There’s something wired inside most of us that makes us dread asking for help. We think …
Have Difficult Conversations
This past weekend I was reminded of a principle I blogged about early on. (Click here if you want to read my original post on this topic.) As leaders we all have to make unpopular decisions. We know they’re unpopular when we make them, so the result is the temptation …
My Calling is Not Your Calling
I still remember where we were as my pastor and I talked about the difference between us as ministers and people in the church. It was not us bashing church members, but wrestling with the reality that we are more committed to the ministry of the church than most people, …
Learn From Your Mistakes
Learn from your mistakes. Seems like a simple concept, right? But when was the last time you stopped to ask yourself if you’re truly learning from your mistakes? When was the last time you admitted you made a mistake? I think there’s a fine line in here. I never want …
Let Go
I took last Wednesday off to go on a trip with my oldest daughter and her class. In doing so, I asked one of the adults who helps on Wednesday to take over our weekly program. I will miss a Wednesday night generally about one to two times per year, …