LEADERSHIP BLOG
The word influence is thrown around often in leadership. We know that great leaders are influencers. As ministry leaders, we are hungry to learn how to influence as we lead others in accomplishing mission, to influence with integrity, to influence in a way that leaves a legacy.
But what...
How do we avoid situations where the team talks about each other when there is some underlying conflict or frustration instead of talking to each other?
One of the most challenging aspects of leading your dream team is the human dynamics that emerge in communication, collaboration, or conflict....
Every leader is engaging in all kinds of conversations every single day. Some simple, some more complex, and others somewhere in-between. Great leaders are always looking for ways to engage conversations with more savvy.
And if you want to ramp up your conversion skills, asking the right...
Even some of your team’s greatest innovative ideas can unfortunately fall flat and never reach the point of implementation. Ideas generated through brainstorming followed by engaging in expansive thinking finally become great ideas when they are seen to stand the test of scrutiny.
Jumping...
You’ve probably heard, “It’s lonely at the top” and as a leader, you’ve probably felt it even if you’re not at what might be considered the “top”. Leadership can be very lonely and isolating. And, it’s not often easy to find the advice and...
How do I present an idea to the leaders in my organization so it has the best chance of being received?
Consider these on what might increase your chances of getting consideration for your idea.
Content is KING
First of all, content is king! I was so flustered at the suggestion to avoid...
As leaders you are bound to experience those moments when you are dealing with people and it all falls apart. You question your leadership and you wonder what you could have done differently. It shakes a leader’s confidence. I’ve often said that people are the reason we go into...
Taking action is a critical aspect of innovation. We often think of introducing new ideas when we consider innovation, yet without action all the ideas fall flat and never emerge as true innovation.
"Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things." ~Theodore...
When you’re wrestling with a question but can’t quite put it into words, what do you do?
Frustration, uncertainty, lack of confidence are all clues that deep down there's a question that we haven’t yet found the answer to and maybe even have trouble articulating. So what...
What do I need to know to navigate transitions well as a leader?
Personal and leadership transitions are a natural part of our lives as leaders. There is no question that at some point in your life and leadership you will be navigating transitions. Now imagine you are leading a whole group of...
Rather than a big move, small steps will give your idea the best chance to fully evolve. When embarking on something new there is much you don’t yet know and so much yet to learn. An experiment is exactly what you need to start off on the right foot and increase your chances of success.
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Frustration is bound to happen at work. And that frustration can lead to complaining or blaming. If we stay in the valley too long, we’re bound to drag people down with us. Well, that’s the focus of our leader’s question today. Let’s listen in:
“Our team usually...
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