The need to succeed. Do you have that? I do. Embedded in me by my parents I became driven to succeed. One person even commented to me, “you seem to have such a need to succeed.” When the need to succeed becomes the driving force in the life of a leader, compromise is waiting at the door. Relax the standards… Read more »
People often speak of wanting to change the world. One important question would be why? Another is how? But our understanding of success is still flawed. The people who change the world in ways that reach multi-generations do not focus on a one time big moment of cataclysmic proportions. They do so over time, in catalytic ways, one person at a time. Real… Read more »
Jackie went to Bible College full of dreams like every other young leader. No different than high school, some students were the cream of the crop and others, well, you know. Jackie had fire for the Lord, but was not voted most likely to succeed. That distinction was reserved for a few others, those favored by the masses and the profs. A few… Read more »
I have a friend who pastored a church about a decade ago. Likely, people would have said he did an okay job. Progress was made, but it was nothing really outstanding. He went on to several other ministry assignments. The church then called another pastor and time continued to pass. Today the church is double the size! How did that happen?… Read more »
The success of any body (or organization) always flows from the soul of the leader. Whatever is going on in the inner world of the leader absolutely shapes the body over time. Fear, passion, insecurity, and determination are inner qualities that eventually shape the leader and how the leader leads (makes decisions, chooses staff, etc). The success of the body… Read more »