Leadership’s Responsibility In Life After Work
I really get amped when the whole conversation of work-life balance is addressed. Many bottom line supervisors really don’t seem to mind if people take too much work home and stay connected 24/7. However, they must realize that everyone brings home to work every day and it definitely impacts performance. This HBR post tackles this […]
How To Connect With Millennial Employees
In my opinion millennial employees get a bad rap primarily because they are misunderstood not because they under perform. Situational leadership teaches us that we should lead every person differently based on the context and improve our communication where everyone can reach their potential. This Forbes post is very helpful: “Is it any coincidence that […]
The Role Of Pastoral Leadership
I hear a lot of people playing the blame game when churches are not growing and reaching their potential. The blame usually falls into one of two camps, the pastors who are not leading well or the people who will not follow. After observing this for many years and spending time both in the pew […]
Church Scattered: The Importance Of An Attitude of Gratitude
I was reading again Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff by Richard Carlson and he talked about his tendency to start thinking negative thoughts with all the bad news that is out there today. I fight this as well especially when you are going through a hard time personally or when there is this slight issue […]
What Great Listeners Actually Do
This area is one of my greatest challenges because I am constantly checking out to think about what I want to say instead of really listening. The only way I can solve this chronic problem is to implement practical action items that force me to stay engaged. This HBR post was very practical: “Chances are […]