Who makes that decision? That was the question a team member asked me one day. That we were making a decision was clear. Who would make it? He was the one with the oversight in the area of the decision. I was the leader. So, who would make the call? The point of leadership is not power. It is not having the position so… Read more »
Here’s a vital point: Leaders will often find themselves in moments and even seasons of conflict. How we lead through the conflict can accelerate our leadership or limit our future! On a scale of 1-10 how effective are you at leading through conflict? What are some skills you use to navigate hot moments? When you think of conflict, what are… Read more »
Cultures (and generations) collide, as we know so well. Perhaps the clearest evidence of this in the church is in the arena of music. Music is, at the heart, an expression of culture. That could give us insight into why when the music is changed or rejected, people experience loss and even feel criticized. Cultures collide, but they also connect,… Read more »
Do you want to talk or do you want to be heard? Those are different! When our hearts are full of fuel (anger, anxiety, etc), we often want to “get it off of our chest,” which means express it with the full fuel we are feeling. The problem with that is that the fuel (emotion) is so overwhelming that the… Read more »
Esther was beautiful. Everyone could see that. Eventually Esther becomes queen. No surprise there either. Truth is, beauty opens doors. It’s just the way life works, the way it always seems to be – or so it seems. People with beauty get unusual breaks, options, and possibilities that others never experience. Beauty opens doors the same as does athletic power,… Read more »
I recently was with a leader whose organization was struggling. On the good side, he wanted to lead well – to create future. On the down side, his struggle was now pouring shame into his mind and soul. “What is wrong with me?” “Why can’t I…?” As I sat with him, fire stoked in my soul. It occurred to me that this was… Read more »
Recently I was in a hot meeting. High stakes, strong emotions, people seeing differently. The good news is that they were people of integrity. Finally at one moment, I turned to a leader who was outspoken, strong and intense – all good qualities! My challenge was for him to lead. Lead the moment! Lead the way home so that those… Read more »
Joshua 3 Joshua is now leading. The Lord has encouraged him. The people have encouraged him. The word has spread and the people have been given time to get ready. Now the moment begins. What are the leadership insights from this chapter? Communication- went throughout the camp Setting the stage for the Lord to move call to preparation (spiritually) Clearly… Read more »
Moses is away, meeting with God. The people were alone and feeling abandoned (feelings are not always reality!!!), so they turned to an idol. Idols are always made up gods. As a leader, Moses could have said, “I can’t be gone any more.” Leaders can often live out of the fear that if they are not present things will go… Read more »
What is God doing when you feel alone, abandoned and afraid? Moses was called to the presence of God (Exodus 32). The leader leaves the community. Yes, to meet with the Lord (leaders must lead from His Presence not from their own wisdom). The Lord was speaking with Moses, working with him. But… He was also working in those left… Read more »